AD:VENTURE
AD:VENTURE / Leeds City CouncilWest YorkshireVaries
Who can apply
West Yorkshire SMEs trading for less than five years with growth ambitions; B2B businesses qualify, while B2C applicants need significant plans to sell outside West Yorkshire or develop a B2B offer.
What it funds
Fully funded business-growth support for ambitious West Yorkshire businesses trading for less than five years, including workshops, one-to-one guidance and help preparing for funding.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.ad-venture.org.uk/
Last checked against the official source: 17 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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