DORSET LEP FUNDED BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAMMES 

We’re here to help deliver effective and impactful business growth in Dorset. 

These are challenging times for business. We are focused on supporting businesses to manage and recover from these impacts to build back a stronger economy. Find out more below about our business growth programmes and government support. 

Bid writing support

Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, specialist bid writing support service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects access government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation.   

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Horizon scanning service

Dorset LEP provides a fully funded, horizon scanning service to help more Dorset entrepreneurs, SME’s and projects to identify government funds to power their business growth, increase collaborations and drive innovation.  

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Dorset Innovation Growth Group

The Evolve Innovation Growth Group covers leadership, strategic planning, and employee engagement. This programme offers a practical approach to your business challenges. 

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Innovation Programme with Silicon South 

A series of sessions helping businesses connect with and understand their customers. 

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Digital Skills Hub

The Digital Skills Hub is an inclusive centre for residents and business owners in the Boscombe-Bournemouth area. Funded by BCP Council and delivered by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, the Hub aims to boost economic growth and prosperity in the area by enabling residents and businesses to be more productive, successful and entrepreneurial. The Hub offers a wide-range of free events and workshops that cater to a number of needs, from basic computer skills, employment advice and wellbeing, to enhanced digital and business learning.

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