Business Wales
Welsh GovernmentWalesVaries
Who can apply
People starting, running and growing businesses in Wales; fully funded, rolling access.
What it funds
The Welsh Government's fully-funded business support service: one-to-one advisers, finance and grants guidance, skills, tendering, innovation and sustainability support, plus online courses.
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