West Northants is an area where funding for businesses is and will always be a top priority. Employers in this area have benefited from a variety of funding streams over recent years to increase productivity & innovation, to progress to net zero and to expand and scale.

2025 Driving Innovation Grant Programme

The Driving Innovation Grant is now open offering support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across West Northants. This grant programme is here to help businesses innovate, grow and thrive.

Grants available range from £1,000 – £25,000 with a 50% match requirement. 

Transform your business with this government-backed grant. Unlike loans, the funding does not need to be repaid. However, you must provide matched funding of at least 50% of the total project cost.

Applications will need to show how the project aligns with the 4 priorities of the Economic Growth Strategy.

Build Your Business 2.0
Whether you’re already running a small business or just starting to explore a new business idea, Build Your Business 2.0 is here to help you grow and succeed.

Through this programme, you’ll have access to personalised 1:1 business support, webinars, networking opportunities, as well as access to tools and resources.

Part of the Build Your Business programme is the opportunity to apply for a grant. Successful applicants will receive a £2,000 grant for business expenses.

This is a competitive grant process with limited availability. Eligible businesses must be registered for less than one year by the application deadline, operate in Northamptonshire, and comply with all terms and conditions. Applications must be submitted using the BIPC Northamptonshire form, along with a completed cashflow forecast and registration form. Additionally, applicants must have attended at least three BIPC Northamptonshire “Build Your Business” sessions—workshops, webinars, or 1:1s—after 31st October 2024

Grant applications must be received by midday on Friday 27 June 2025 or midday on Friday 25 July 2025. Please note: These are two separate deadlines, not a submission window.