Grow & Learn
A growing collection of business support, training, funding programmes, networks and opportunities for people working in digital, creative and technology across Sussex.
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Ambition to Action
Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden · Local Ambition to Action is a fully funded business support programme for ambitious SMEs in Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden. It is designed for businesses that are ready to look beyond day-to-day delivery… -
Business & IP Centre Sussex
Sussex · Sussex-wide Business & IP Centre Sussex supports entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs with free access to business information, intellectual property guidance and practical start-up support through the library network. Local services include support through… -
Business Academy
UK · UK-wide Business Academy is a free Business.gov.uk learning platform run as part of the UK Government business support offer. It brings together live events and on-demand videos for businesses that want to start,… -
Creative Process Digital
Brighton · Greater Brighton and Sussex Creative Process Digital is a Brighton-based training provider specialising in digital, creative, tech and operational support skills. It offers digital apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and accelerator-style programmes designed to help learners build portfolios… -
Edeal Enterprise Agency
Eastbourne · Eastbourne, Lewes, Wealden and East Sussex programmes Edeal Enterprise Agency is a not-for-profit business support organisation based in Eastbourne. It offers funded, impartial support for start-ups and existing businesses, including one-to-one advice, workshops, coaching, mentoring and practical programmes backed… -
Lighthouse Resources for Young Creatives
Brighton & Hove · Sussex-wide Lighthouse's resources for young creatives bring together practical guidance for people developing creative careers, projects and early-stage creative businesses. The material is especially relevant to emerging artists, designers, producers, technologists and creative… -
Made Smarter
UK · UK-wide Made Smarter supports manufacturing businesses to adopt digital technologies, build skills and improve productivity. It focuses on practical use of digital tools, innovation and leadership so manufacturers can modernise operations and compete… -
Stay Smart, Grow Strong
East Sussex · Local Stay Smart, Grow Strong is a fully funded business support programme for sole traders, micro businesses and small businesses across East Sussex, including Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden. The programme is… -
Sussex Council of Training Providers
Sussex · Sussex Sussex Council of Training Providers is a network for training providers offering apprenticeships, work-based learning and pre-employment training across Sussex. It works with providers, funders, local authorities and national skills bodies to… -
TechNative Digital
Sussex · East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove TechNative Digital designs and delivers employer-led AI and digital capability programmes across Sussex and beyond. Its work includes workforce upskilling, funded skills bootcamps, apprenticeships and practical training in areas such as software… -
University of Brighton Help to Grow: Management
Brighton and Crawley · Sussex and South East Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week leadership and management course for senior decision makers in SMEs. The University of Brighton delivers the programme locally through a blend of online and face-to-face… -
University of Sussex Entrepreneurship
University of Sussex · Local University of Sussex entrepreneurship support helps students and recent graduates explore business ideas, start-ups, freelancing and self-employment. It sits within the university's careers and enterprise support, connecting early-stage founders with guidance and…