Invest in Bradford
Key Competitive Attractions
Invest in Bradford
Invest in Bradford works on your behalf to ensure that your company makes the most from being based in the Bradford area. Our service is free and we’re here to help with any business queries, whether you are relocating your company or investing in your current Bradford premises.
Invest in Bradford advises companies on a huge range of issues associated with their investment projects. This includes guidance on the availability of commercial property in Yorkshire, potential financial assistance, the recruitment, retention and training of staff, senior management relocation support and market data on the companies and markets within the Bradford district and wider region. Bradford is undergoing major city developments, including large office developments and a host of other exciting commercial developments.
Bradford’s population of just under 500,000 is predicted to be the UK's fastest growing population outside London.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Invest in Bradford is committed to providing full support for any business looking to move to or expand in the region. Bradford Kickstart is a scheme that has been pioneered by the council and is supported by a range of services and organisations across the Bradford District. The scheme aims to help people set up over 1,000 small businesses over the next ten years - encouraging employment, growth and prosperity in the region. Since its launch in 2006, more than 1,200 small businesses have been established, creating more than 4,000 jobs.
Bradford Council also supports a number of Enterprise Centres across the area to provide low-cost accommodation suitable for start-up companies. Working in a community business environment, helps nascent entrepreneurs to form business contacts and take advantage of economies of scale.
Their advisers will work on your behalf to ensure that your company gets the most from being based in the Bradford area. If you have a specific question or for more tailored advice, contact them here.
Existing Business Base
Bradford has a dynamic and diverse economic base worth around £7 billion and contributing around 8.4% to the region's output - making it the third largest economy in the Yorkshire and Humber region, behind Leeds and Sheffield.
The Bradford area has a strong manufacturing base and in 2009 there were 1,300 manufacturing businesses with 25,500 employees in the district. Key sub-sectors include engineering (8,500 jobs), food and drink (4,100) and printing (2,300). Creative and digital industries is also developing a large cluster in Bradford, with companies like Teledyne Defence, Pace and Filtronic located here.
