We’ve created a platform that supports and helps local businesses to grow.
The council has developed a business advice network that offers impartial business advice to companies of all sizes and sectors.
The business advice is supported by Medway Council and can help guide local businesses to find solutions best suited to their own needs.
Medway’s business advice offer
Medway has a thriving business environment. It's home to a range of businesses that drive local employment and generate economic activity.
We believe in offering the right infrastructure to support businesses and can advise about business creation and generating sustainable growth.
Medway Council provides resources for businesses including:
- free business planning advice
- help to access funding in the form of grants and loans
- help finding the perfect place for your business in Medway
- support recruiting staff and apprentices.
Find out more about business support schemes offered.
You can also get advice about setting up your business and licensing your business from GOV.UK.
Medway business support
| Scheme | Details |
Eligibility |
Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free business support from Medway Council |
Medway Council in partnership with Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have launched business support programmes aimed at supporting businesses to establish, grow and thrive after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Digital High Street - supporting new and established high street businesses to take advantage of digitalisation, helping them to get a digital presence using Google Business, online directories and social media.
Growth Entrepreneur - ambitious, committed entrepreneurs can apply for this tailored support programme. To be eligible, you must be prepared to raise at least £25,000 of capital, be looking to employ staff within the first 6 months and have been trading for no more than one year. You will receive support from a dedicated adviser, networking opportunities and peer to peer support.
Scale Up Medway (12 month programme) - intensive high growth one to one coaching programme for businesses that have been trading for at least 5 years and are ready to take the next step. You will work with an experienced professional to implement your growth plan, achieving outcomes in at least one of the following areas:
You will be part of an exclusive peer network and have access to experts and connections. Contact informationEmail: business@kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk |
Can beA business from any sector. |
March 2024 |
Other business advice services
| Scheme | Details |
Eligibility |
Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent and Medway Growth Hub Business Support |
A programme provided by Kent and Medway Growth Hub. It offers general business advice to any age or type of business Contact informationEmail: business@kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk |
Can beA business from any sector or business type. |
March 2024 |
| Business Support and Mentoring (18 to 30 years) |
A programme provided by The Kent Foundation. Their programme offers free business mentoring and support for young entrepreneurs and business owners in Kent and Medway. Contact informationEmail: hello@kentfoundation.org |
For the eligibility criteria, visit the Kent Foundation website. | July 2025 |
| Prince's Trust support for 18 to 30-year-olds starting a business |
A programme provided by The Prince's Trust with start-up support and mentoring for young people aged 18 to 30 years. Contact informationPhone: 0800 842 842
|
For the eligibility criteria, visit The Princes Trust website. | July 2027 |
| Low Carbon Services |
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce (KICC) has worked with more than 250 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across Kent and Medway to develop an affordable, accessible and tailored Net Zero Audit. £575 + VAT for members (£675 + VAT for non-members). Contact informationEmail: info@kentinvictachamber.co.uk |
For more information, visit the KICC website. |
No end date. |
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To find out more about how Medway Council can help your business email businessandskills@medway.gov.uk.
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