West Yorkshire Business Support Programmes
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
What it funds
Funded advice and periodic grants for West Yorkshire SMEs spanning productivity, digital and decarbonisation themes.
Who can apply
SMEs in Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield; programme-specific criteria apply per wave.
Key criteria
- SME (under 250 employees)
- Based in West Yorkshire
How to apply
Contact the WYCA business support team; triage to live programmes and grants.
Evidence you'll need
- Company details
- Accounts
- Project costs
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