Where Sussex’s digital community meets
A growing collection of business support, training, funding programmes, networks and opportunities for people working in digital, creative and technology across Sussex.
Explore accelerators, coworking communities, startup support, learning opportunities and organisations helping people build careers, businesses and ideas across the county.
The South East Creative Economy Network (SECEN) works to accelerate growth in the digital, creative and cultural sector. It brings together local authorities, creative businesses and education bodies across the South East LEP area. SECEN is an open network for people working in the sector, with opportunities to join meetings, connect with…
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 commissioned by East Sussex Growth Hub and delivered by Freedom Works. The current series runs from May to July 2026 and…
Sussex Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organisation supporting companies across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. As an accredited chamber it connects local firms into a wider national and international chamber network. Its offer includes networking, business support, training, international trade services, policy representation and member services. This…
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 share sector information and promote training opportunities.For employers, SCTP is useful as a route into the local skills ecosystem. Its…
Sussex Innovation is a business support organisation and innovation hub based at the University of Sussex. It works with ambitious companies that want to grow, commercialise ideas, understand markets and build stronger routes to customers, funding and partners. Support includes expert consultancy, mentoring, market research and flexible workspace, with a particular emphasis…
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 development, data analytics, artificial intelligence and digital media.The organisation is relevant to both sides of the SussexDigital audience: people looking…
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 learning. The course helps business leaders step back from day-to-day delivery, strengthen strategy and build a practical growth action plan.…
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 opportunities. The resource is useful for people who are still testing whether an idea can become a business. It can…
Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce is a local membership organisation for businesses in Worthing, Adur and the surrounding area. Its offer combines networking, business support, training, peer mentoring, events and local representation.The Chamber is useful for small digital and creative businesses that want local commercial connections beyond Brighton, especially freelancers, consultants,…