Charnwood Business  - Funding & Support

Any major inward investment would be assisted by Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), the Economic Development Company for Leicester and Leicestershire.

Charnwood does not attract any subsidies for inward investment.

Financial Assistance/Grants

A range of financial assistance is available through the Solutions for Business package of about 30 financial schemes. These schemes cover a wide range of needs, including start-up, business expansion, R&D, high growth, design, resource efficiency, innovation, low carbon demonstration, management skills, training, knowledge transfer from university partners, rural business development, and small loans.

Business Accommodation Assistance

The Borough Council provides managed starter accommodation for small businesses (up to about 1500 sq.ft.). The University Innovation Centre provides supported starter accommodation for technology-based companies. A property search for larger units (office and industrial) is available through the Prospect Leicestershire database, through Commercial Route (link to be supplied), or through local agents.