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Business Growth Dorset have launched fully funded programmes for businesses with growth potential across Dorset including Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole:
Scale-Up – Finance is open to businesses from all growth sectors and is not intended for general financial training, but rather strategic support for business leaders and senior managers in navigating finance and investment opportunities. Includes:
- Funding education, awareness, advice, and support
- Funding searches to identify suitable grant and finance opportunities
- Bid writing support to enhance businesses’ ability to secure funding
- Investment readiness support
- Meet the funder sessions
- Pitch days
Scale-Up – Growth targets business leaders and senior managers across all growth sectors, equipping them with tools and strategic insights to drive growth and long-term success. Includes:
- Digital transformation
- Business innovation
- Diversification
- Sustainability and ESG
Scale-Up – Smart Tech is open to businesses from Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Marine & Maritime, and Defence & Security sectors with an emphasis on strategic support for business leaders and senior managers rather than operational staff training. Includes:
- Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) Assessment (or similar)
- Information and guidance on AI, automation, and productivity tools
- Supply chain development and diversification
- Feeder programme for the Great South West Made Smarter programme
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