UKSPF Growth and Innovation Support Programmes: Free Information Session

Croydon businesses of all sizes and sectors are invited to a free information session where they can learn about and sign up to a range of UKSPF-funded business support programmes.
The session will take place between 3pm and 5pm on the 9th of July at Croydon Urban Room, Whitgift Centre, Croydon.
Businesses will discover the comprehensive, tailored support packages available, which include scaling up and innovation support from:

• Studio Zao
• Hustle+Heels
• Enterprise Nation
  All the programmes are fully funded by Croydon's allocation of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and are completely free for the businesses taking part. The free session will provide the opportunity to network, ask questions, and hear more about the programmes on offer, which include:

What is it?

is a UKSPF-funded programme, delivered by innovation consultancy Studio Zao.

The aim is to support individuals and businesses to identify, test, and scale new ideas to revitalise Croydon's night-time economy.

Who is it for?

• Any hospitality or leisure business registered in Croydon, operating past 6pm, or looking to operate past 6pm (e.g. a cafe looking to become a pop-up after hours)
• Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in these sectors, which operates past 6pm

Spaces are limited so secure your place now!

What support do I get?

There are two forms of free support offered:

2-day Bootcamps (Open to All)

Got an idea for a new service or product? Not sure whether you should take it forward, or what the next steps look like? Our innovation experts will help you to:

• Build out, structure and refine your concept
• Connect and collaborate with other businesses in your sector
• Get the chance to pitch and receive feedback
• Define your next steps and design a roadmap

6-week Innovation Labs (Application Required)

Businesses who attended our bootcamps, and now have a ready-to-launch growth idea, are eligible to apply for our 6-week programme, which includes:

• 1-to-1 coaching with an innovation expert
• On-the-ground experimentation
• Access to pop-up spaces and other support

Who we are...

Hustle+Heels (HH) is a business support organisation built by entrepreneurs for business owners, founders and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who want to start, grow and improve their businesses. We have single-handedly engaged thousands of small businesses by providing advice, support and access to resources through our programmes, online content, events, and services in the last ten years. By working side-by-side with various public and private organisations we design and deliver bespoke business support which makes an impact and leaves a legacy. As part of our business support programme in Croydon we will help everyday business owners and ambitious startups to grow providing solutions to their problems and turning their challenges into opportunities.

How we do it...

• Instore visits and consultations - Convenient and flexible sessions that work for you.

• Business Diagnostics - Helping you to identify what is and isn't working as well as what opportunities to explore

• 121 Personalised Business Support - Providing simple, practical business advice and support that is tailored to you

• Workshops and Events - An opportunity to learn, explore and connect with other local business owners.

Who is eligible...

• All businesses based in the London Borough of Croydon.

Enterprise Nation is delivering Croydon Business Bootcamps on behalf of Croydon Council to help provide a wider range of resources for entrepreneurs in Croydon. 

There are bootcamps for entrepreneurs at any stage – from turning an idea into a reality, to growing and scaling an existing business. Participants will access free three-week hybrid
bootcamps and receive training from business experts. 

Secure your place now!

Host or Publisher Studio Zao