Q & A (virtual): The Business Hothouse programme of business support and grants
The Business Hothouse is a three-year programme of business support launched earlier this year for businesses in the Coast to Capital area.
It’s a programme of workshops, bootcamps, mentoring sessions.
There are also match funding grants available through the Invest4 programme.
On 27 October 1-2 pm, Brighton Chamber will be joined by Jonathan Dixon from GetSet for Growth, Claire Pasquill from the Sussex Innovation Centre and Ryan Davies from Coast to Capital.
CEO at Brighton Chamber, Sarah Springford will be talking with Jonathan and Ryan to clarify what’s on offer, who is eligible and how to apply.
We’ll cover and answer questions on:
About the grants:
• How much is available and when does the grant scheme start and finish?
• What is the minimum and maximum that that can be applied for and would I need to match the funding with my own or my business’ money?
• What can the grants be used for?
• Are there any eligibility rules on the size of business, sectors and activities that can be funded?
• I’m planning to start a new business - can I apply too?
• My business has been badly affected by Covid-19 but was a great business before lockdown. Will that affect the way that my application will be considered?
• What do I need to do to submit an application?
• Where can I get help in assembling my application? About the workshops and other support
• What other support is available and who’s eligible?
We’ll also summarise what support businesses can access through the Coast to Capital Growth Hub at this time.
You can send questions in advance to Daisy and they’ll be a chance to submit your questions during the session.
Jonathan Dixon is Head of Grant programmes at GetSet for Growth, Claire Pasquill is Head of Programmes at the Sussex Innovation Centre and Ryan Davies is Growth Relationship Team Leader at Coast to Capital Growth Hub.
The Business Hothouse is run by the University of Chichester and funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Local Authorities.
For info and to book here.