Unlock your businesses growth potential with a range of business support incentives.
From low-interest loans to expert advisory services, a range of incentives are available to help relocating businesses of all sizes thrive.
Whether you’re a startup or an established enterprise, you can tap into tailored support for innovation, skills development, and sustainability. With access to local and national resources, this support can help drive business expansion, foster innovation, and create lasting success in a competitive market. With this robust support network, businesses moving to Canterbury can tap into resources to drive long-term success. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of these opportunities!
Locate in Kent Business Support
Locate in Kent is the region’s premier inward investment agency, dedicated to helping businesses establish, grow, and thrive in Kent and Medway. Offering expert advice, tailored support, and access to funding opportunities, they assist companies in finding the perfect location, navigating planning processes, and unlocking potential incentives.
Kent and Medway Business Fund
The Kent and Medway Business Fund (KMBF) is offering small and medium-sized businesses in Kent and Medway 0% loan between £100,000 – £600,000 for those looking to grow their business. Find out more about KBF Standard Loans here. Or, if you need start-up funding, Small Business Boost could help develop new or expand existing products and services.
Training for Businesses
Canterbury City Council is funding a range of free training for businesses as well as support to help firms reduce carbon and access new green markets and green skills including retrofit training. Also available via the city council’s website is information on how to apply for small business rate relief and other projects aimed at fostering economic growth in the district.
Kent and Medway Growth Hub
Forming part of the South East Business Hub this business support programme helps new and existing firms find the most suitable type of business support available. These include grants, loans, and advisory services offered by local and regional organisations to support for research and development, digital transformation, and sustainable practices.
Canterbury BID (Business Improvement District)
Canterbury BID is an independent, business-led initiative giving business an independent voice while supporting and improving the trading environment in Canterbury city centre. The BID provides a package of support to members such as its MyCanterbury service (promotional resource to reach locals), Visit Canterbury (national and international marketing), and business networking and training.