UKSPF Business Support

Central Bedfordshire Council are working with local partners to support businesses, as they invest to grow through innovation, exporting, assist with the commercialisation of ideas and to enhance sustainability.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

The programme to support Central Bedfordshire businesses commences in June 2025 and ends in March 2026. The Business & Investment Team are supporting local businesses to apply for business support, which are focused on our chosen interventions.

If you would like further information about UKSPF then email  ukspfbusinesssupport@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

    
          

Supporting Local Businesses: Intervention Project Summary

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Entrepreneurship & Start Up

To support both those in the process of starting up and for start-up businesses, including social enterprises in Central Bedfordshire. Delivery will help you to be business ready and understand what you need to know about self-employment.

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Export Support

An export-readiness support programme for Central Bedfordshire businesses looking to engage in new markets. The programme includes Export support to businesses to grow their overseas trading and develop their export strategy.

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Business Innovation

Central Bedfordshire businesses will receive innovation and technological support to improve productivity, and help in adopting new or improved products or services.

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Business De-carbonisation

To provide advice, guidance, mentoring and training, which will result in new or improved de-carbonisation and/or net zero plans for Central Bedfordshire businesses.

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Business Growth

Supporting established Central Bedfordshire businesses with growth potential through the development of business growth plans and the adoption of new or improved products or services.