Programmes and resources

Support with growth and innovation

We help Sandwell businesses to grow and thrive. As well as providing support to find finance we highlight opportunities for growth through mentoring, research and innovation. Get in touch to explore the programmes and resources available to support your Sandwell organisation.

Sandwell Business Growth Plan

Launched in November 2023, this plan sets out Sandwell Council’s strategy to support our local businesses over the next two years. Download it using the link below [the PDF will open in a new tab]:

Sandwell Business Growth Plan

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You can also download the 2023 growth plan here.

High Growth Accelerator Programme (HGAP)

Are you looking to continue and improve upon your businesses current growth?
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), through Gateley Global , is offering the High Growth Accelerator Programme (HGAP) to help companies growth and succeed in a challenging market.

Purpose of HGAP

The HGAP will provide tailored support to high growth SMEs in the WMCA area, helping them to unlock barriers to growth and to manage growth in a sustainable way. Each firm will be provided with a dedicated Key Account Manager (KAM) who will work with them to agree a growth ambition, look at the current position and identify key challenges. Each company will then receive a tailored account plan, a map of the journey to success, that will detail activities, KPIs and interventions needed to achieve the desired growth target by the end of the programme. In addition to a dedicated KAM, specialist support may be accessed through workshops and events created to help participants on the roadmap to success.

Why should you enrol?

• It will not cost you any money – access to the KAM or specialists is provided free by WMCA.
• You will receive clarity about the direction of travel of your business. The HGAP will help you look at, envisage and shape your future growth.
• The structure and rigour of the approach means you will know what to expect because it has been surfaced and planned for. With risks known and mitigated, any fears you have can be overcome and your confidence built before you embarking on your growth journey

Sandwell Start-Up Hub from Sandwell Business Growth

We have opened a co-working hub in Jack Judge House in Oldbury, where businesses in Sandwell can access fully funded office space in this financial year, plus ongoing support from our Business Growth Team. Don’t be misled by the ‘Start-Up’ title – we welcome established, growing businesses too!