Tech for Growth is a fully-funded initiative that provides dedicated, targeted, tech adoption consultancy to small and medium businesses, in the West of England area.
Through a range of expert workshops, hands-on specialist advice and skills support, Tech for Growth aims to help businesses:
- Put in place new systems to improve processes, productivity and competitiveness
- Develop approaches to entering new markets
- Attract new customers to increase sales
- Increase turnover
- Develop and / or create employment opportunities
- Identify current or future skills and training needs
As part of the programme, you'll work with experts to improve your processes, productivity and competitiveness, which will support your business to approach new markets, attract new customers, increase sales and achieve growth plans.
Once signed up to Tech for Growth, you'll benefit from:
- An in-depth technology audit, including assessment of the digital skills needs of employees.
- Dedicated consultancy support to develop relevant strategies and delivery plans.
- Group workshops covering topics such as CRM and Data Management, AI, SEO, Adopting new technology, Brand Stategy and Digital Marketing.
- An evaluation and impact review meeting, three and six months post completion of the project.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this programme of support you must:
- Be located in Bristol, Bath or North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire
- Be an SME with fewer than 250 employees
- Have at least 3 full time employees
- An ambition to grow turnover and / or staff numbers and create jobs
- £100,000 minimum turnover
Please note, previous Tech for Growth programme participants are ineligible for this support.
How do I apply?
If you're interested in this opportunity for your business, don't delay in applying as limited spaces are available.
Click here to complete an expression of interest with the West of England Growth Hub
The next workshop as part of this programme will be covering Search Engine Optimisation on 21st May. Book your space here.
Tech for Growth is a West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and techSPARK to help SMEs in the region improve their digital skills in order for them to grow.
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