Drive growth through new markets, networks and technology

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) knows how important technology and innovation is for the future of business and our region. It will be fundamental in helping our region’s economy adapt and return to growth. It’s also clear that consumer, client and business behaviour has shifted rapidly in response to Covid-19.

Increasing online sales and services have become priorities for businesses. With programmes like Trading Better Online, developed in partnership with TechSpark UK, its dedicated business support service, the West of England Growth Hub can show you how to improve your business’s digital presence and establish, or build, on eCommerce channels that are crucial for reaching new customers and finding new avenues for growth.

Ben Shorrock, Managing Director of TechSPARK says “The use of tech has become more and more important to businesses and the current crisis has put it squarely front and central. By adopting the right technology, companies can continue to operate, work with clients, support their teams and open up new markets online.”

Join WECA’s business community and you’ll learn to embrace emerging technologies and digital tools to increase the brand and net value of your business. They’ll advise you on new digital ways of working and innovative technology that can help you remove the barriers that hold back success in our digitally-driven age.

The West of England Growth Hub is helping businesses of all sizes to innovate, giving them access to expertise, funding and research partnerships to bring new products and services to market, and make ideas reality. Advisors will work with you to understand and identify your digital needs; providing access to the appropriate digital skills training and support you need to enable your workforce to achieve your business’s strategic ambitions.

Work with WECA to lead the way in the global transition to clean growth. The region is home to a thriving low carbon energy sector, and together we can reach the West of England’s target to be carbon neutral by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the UK. WECA has set up a Low Carbon Challenge Fund to enable businesses like yours to contribute to that objective. You can access Green Business Grants to innovate and facilitate a cleaner and greener business.

WECA’s Growth Hub is a free and impartial 360-degree business support service for SMEs. With bespoke support your business can find new opportunities and capitalise on the benefits that new technology and innovation can bring; “Many companies are at different points on this journey and it can seem daunting and potentially expensive. That’s not necessarily true and there’s lots of support available to help make it easy. Whether it’s advice, connections to people in the same boat or programmes to build you tailored systems we’ve seen how the West of England Growth Hub is there to help.” Ben Shorrock, Managing Director of TechSPARK.

With bespoke support from the West of England Growth Hub, your business can find new opportunities.

For further information visit West of England Growth Hub