For details of some other organisations which can help your business:
Brighton Chamber
Brighton Chamber is the beating heart of Brighton’s business community - a welcoming and inclusive membership organisation for businesses of all sizes. Their members are part of a vibrant community which helps them to grow their business, access support and come together to build long-lasting relationships. The Chamber is fully independent and not-for-profit, so their members and the local business community drives everything they do.
Sussex Innovation
Based at the University of Sussex, Sussex Innovation is a business support organisation and innovation hub that helps ambitious companies grow and scale. We provide a combination of expert consultancy, mentorship, market research and flexible office space. Whether you're an early-stage startup or an established business looking to innovate or expand, we offer the resources and community to help you succeed.
Plus X Innovation Brighton
Plus X Innovation is a dynamic workspace designed to drive creativity, collaboration, and business growth. This innovation hub offers flexible coworking spaces, advanced prototyping workshops and expert-led support programmes tailored to help businesses thrive.
Freedom Works
Freedom Works is a coworking space in Brighton that offers flexible work environments for freelancers, startups, and established businesses. Located in the heart of the city, it provides amenities such as high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and networking opportunities to support productivity and collaboration.
Eagle Labs
Barclays Eagle Labs in Brighton is a vibrant co-working space and business incubator. It offers entrepreneurs and startups access to state-of-the-art facilities, including super-fast Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and event spaces, as well as growth programmes and mentorship opportunities. Members benefit from a collaborative environment designed to foster innovation and business growth.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
The FSB provides national and local support for small businesses, including access to business banking, legal advice, and networking opportunities. Their advocacy work ensures the voice of small businesses is heard.
Sussex Chamber of Commerce
The Sussex Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting growth, innovation and collaboration. Through expert advice, professional training, networking opportunities and advocacy, the Chamber connects businesses of all sizes to the tools and resources they need to thrive.
University of Brighton’s Help to Grow Programme
Help to Grow is a 90% Government funded course for business leaders, provided by experts at the University of Brighton. The 12-week programme is taught online and face to face and allows people to take a step back from their business to find opportunities and work on an actionable growth plan. Businesses must have at least 5 staff to take part. The next courses are in Sep 25 and Jan 26 in Brighton and Oct 25 in Crawley.
Innovate UK Business Growth
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency and part of the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology . Their mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive and easy to navigate.
Clean Growth UK
For businesses focused on sustainability and green innovation, Clean Growth UK offers expert guidance, funding opportunities and support for eco-friendly initiatives.
Made Smarter
Uniting people with the digital tools, innovation & skills to make an everyday business difference Made Smarter was created following an industry-led review of how UK manufacturing industries can prosper through digital tools and innovation. They are now leading the UK’s ambitious plans to grow manufacturing through digital technologies, innovation and skills.
British Business Bank
British Business Bank helps smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.
Brighton Crime Reduction Partnership
Uniting businesses, the police, and local partners to create a safer Brighton. Through shared intelligence and targeted action, they help prevent crime, reduce anti-social behaviour and protect staff and customers - making safety a shared responsibility.