Business Link
Business Link provides assistance to pre-start, start-up and existing businesses looking for business information and advice. It can help with:
- Business information
- Guidance on additional sources of relevant information
- Introduction to relevant business adviser
- Access to a dedicated network of specialist suppliers and support services
- Advice about other Business Link products
- Introduction to all relevant Business Link services in line with your business needs
- Guidance on the use of Business Link website facilities.
The aim is to work with businesses to identify their requirements and provide the most beneficial solutions, information and introductions from Business Link. A follow up service is also provided to ensure businesses have received the information and service required and to ascertain whether they need additional information or support.
For more information call 0845 600 9966, email Business Link Enquiries or visit the Business Link website .
Innovation Centres
The Universities of Bath and Bristol offer specialist incubation space and start-up support through their SETsquared partnership. Other incubators can be found in Spike Design at Spike Island where the creative industries are flourishing, as well as at the University of the West of England incubator at the Watershed in Bristol.
Funding
There are a wide range of funding opportunities available which you can explore using the links below. There is also specific funding available for knowledge exchange projects between Higher Education Institutions and business, more information on which can be found on our knowledge exchange pages.
Framework Programme 7 (FP7)
Grant for R&D
National Physical Laboratory
SW Angel Investor Network
Technology Strategy Board
Legal Advice
Bristol city region also has well-developed legal infrastructure to meet the various legal needs of its growing economy - advice on everything from procurement, outsourcing and joint ventures to patent filing and IP protection can be easily found.