Aston Centre for Growth (ABS)

Join 30,000 senior leaders taking part nationally in this practical management training programme delivered by world-class business schools and industry experts.

Fully-funded business support for Greater Birmingham and Solihull and Coventry and Warwickshire LEP business leaders. Benefit from, one-to-one mentoring, online workshops, regional peer-to-peer networking and a clear action plan to apply to your business for growth.

Green Advantage is a new short course to upskill business leaders and professionals, growing their awareness and understanding of climate and environmental challenges and giving them the skills to build sustainability strategies relevant for their sector and role.

Small business growth through innovation. This is a fully funded business support programme for businesses located within the Shropshire area.

Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up (previously known as Pitchfest WM) is the region’s most prestigious pitching event for growth-focused businesses. The programme has put over 125 entrepreneurs directly in front of investors and helped bring more than £3,000,000 of investments to the region's small businesses.

Addresses the support gap for growth-orientated small businesses, helping them to unlock their economic and job creation potential. The programme is a partnership between Goldman Sachs, the Goldman Sachs Foundation and leading UK universities.

Award-winning student and graduate start-up programme, get the support you need to set up and grow a new venture in Birmingham.

Helping curious students and graduates to explore, experiment and launch new ideas. We have a number of events and programmes to help you become an opportunity spotter, a creative problem-solver and a passionate do-er.