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Getting support with starting a business Becoming an entrepreneur

Support and funding up to £10,000 is available through The Open University’s Open Business Creators Fund. You can also develop your skills with learning resources throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

Contact open-business-creators@open.ac.uk for more information.

Being part of the Open Business Creators program has significantly enhanced our approach to establishing our business.

Tara Murphy, founder of ACT Student Support and OU student

Support from other organisations

There a variety of organisations that provide information on how to get funding and grants if you want to start a business in the UK. We've listed some of those here.

There is also Nation specific support and advice available.

England

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Scotland

  • Business Gateway

    Tools, advice and training for starting or rebuilding your business.

Wales

  • Business Wales

    Start up and business planning information and advice.

If you are living or planning to start a business outside of the UK, your country’s government website should provide specific support and funding opportunities.

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