A programme of business support that commenced with pre-start interest and ideas development through online / on-demand activities and developed new companies into growing entities who have the capacity to expand and take on their first employees.
Eligible clients undertaking the learning journey could access face-to-face business support with a qualified, accredited Business Advisor working locally, to support their Business Planning and registration and an application for up to £1,000 matched funds for essential business related equipment.
Eligible businesses could access a further grant of £1,000 to grow their business more quickly and take on their first employee through the ‘Two’s Company’ scheme.
Project Dates
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018
Project Sponsor
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Location
East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire (delivery also in North Yorkshire)
Funding
£723,650 ERDF Funding through the Humber ESIF PA3 Allocation with a further £482,433 match funding. Total project cost: £1,206,083.
Approval Status
Business case approved
Delivery Status
Completed