With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more from 30 September - 9 October. Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs.
Whether starting your business or looking to grow, finding information and guidance around finance can be complex and challenging.
Business Finance Week has been designed to help smaller businesses across the UK, as well as the organisations and people that support them, to understand the different finance options that may be available to support their individual business needs, be that starting up, scaling up, or staying ahead.
See full list of our upcoming events.
How do I start a business (with finance)?
The first step is always the hardest, but many founders aren’t aware of the financial help that they could access to help them succeed.
Whether its lending, grants, or investment, there’s a whole ecosystem of support available but choosing the right product can be a challenge.
Listen to leading experts on how to access finance and find the right product to make your business dreams a reality.
How to fund your early stage and growing businesses
- Barclays Eagle Labs, Maybrook House
TusPark
27 Grainger St
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5JE -
2 October 2025
How to fund your start-up
- Royal Bank Entrepreneur Hub, 36 St Andrew Square
Edinburgh
EH2 2AD -
7 October 2025
How do I (use finance to) develop and grow my business?
As the saying goes, all big businesses start as small businesses.
Access to finance is essential for any business looking to start, scale up, or stay ahead. But too often, smaller businesses struggle to get the right type of financing they need.That's why it's important to explore all options available and work with funders who understand your unique needs, so that you can access the financing that's right for you, no matter where or who you are.
Join us for a series of sessions that demystify business finance for the growing business.
Northern Pulse: Driving health innovation across Yorkshire
- Stadium Workspace, Olympic Legacy Park
Worksop Road
Sheffield S9 3TL -
30 September 2025
Understanding different types of business finance
- Online event
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4 October 2025
Cornwall Angel Network: One year on
- The Innovation Nursery, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6BE
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7 October 2025
Future focus: Ideas, funding and the market
- Online event
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8 October 2025
Equity Unlocked: Attracting Early-Stage Investment
- OneCo Work, Winckley Square
Preston PR1 3JJ -
9 October 2025
Investing in health: Unlocking finance for Welsh Life sciences
- Space2B at The Maltings, East Tyndall St
Cardiff
CF24 5EA -
1 October 2025
What finance can I access, and how do I get ready for it?
Navigating the world of finance can be challenging for small businesses, and it can be difficult to know what’s available, what’s right for your business, and how to apply.
Our suite of events is designed to help you understand which business finance type could work best for you, no matter where you are or what stage you are in your business journey.
Where is the money? - Angel investing in Milton Keynes
- Sky Lounge, Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1UP
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1 October 2025
An introduction to Start Up Loans
- Online event
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1 October 2025
Funding the future of Life and Health Sciences in Northern Ireland
- Ulster University, Belfast Campus, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED
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2 October 2025
Founders versus funders
- Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe,
Bristol
BS1 6QH
BS1 6QH -
2 October 2025
Where is the money? Investing in Life & Bio sciences
- Stevenage BioScience Catalyst , Gunnels Wood Rd
Stevenage SG1 2FX -
2 October 2025
Where is the money? Angel investing in Northamptonshire
- Town Hall, Creative Hub, University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH -
7 October 2025
Finding business finance options in the North West
- Online event
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7 October 2025
Equity and Angels: funding the future
- The Denise Coates Building, Keele University
Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG -
8 October 2025
How to create a compelling business plan in numbers
- Online event
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8 October 2025
Finding business finance in the East of England
- Innovation Labs, Ground Unit,
Wharfside House,
Prentice Rd,
Stowmarket IP14 1RD -
9 October 2025
Financing greener assets to unlock better business performance
- Online event
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9 October 2025
Where is the money: Angel Investing & Early Stage Finance in Buckinghamshire
- Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Near Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire,
HP18 0XB -
9 October 2025
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