Growth support

Our commitment to the creative industries is demonstrated by The Creative Catalyst programme, a £1.5m scheme designed to support the growth of the creative sector across Leeds City Region.

Business Connect is an online support hub that connects small businesses from the region to trusted advisers, business events and programmes in West Yorkshire.

Grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 are available to support businesses in the Leeds City Region, looking to grow and create new jobs.

If you’re a digital business based in Leeds City Region, then you could qualify for grant funding of £10,000 to £50,000 through the LEP’s City Region Digital Investment Fund.

Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme delivered locally by the University of Leeds on behalf of the LEP to SME leaders based in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

Supporting the most ambitious businesses in the Leeds City Region to drive economic growth

This package will help your business understand the full range of finance options and products currently available, as well as support you to find the ones most suitable for your business.