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The University of Bedfordshire understands that organisations require different kinds of support. Whether you need strategic input into your business, or support with developing products, processes and services, the University’s Business Support team can help.

Whatever stage your business is at, from start-up to an established SME, whether privately owned, public or not-for profit, the university’s experienced advisors will facilitate academic resources and expertise to help you thrive. They offer a range of support that includes professional consultancy, research, work placements and bespoke workshops. The University has recently achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for its apprenticeship provision in 2023 and has the largest offer of apprenticeships in the SEMLEP area. They also offer a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to help add value to your organisation.



Who can benefit?

UK based businesses from South East Midlands area and beyond.

How can I Benefit?

  • Get unbiased, tailored guidance available to businesses of all sizes across South East Midlands area and England.
  • Access to a wide range of services underpinned by the university’s academic and industry-led expertise to support growth and productivity, helping you become a market leader.
  • The team works within a network of key regional partners and can signpost you to the best possible people to help with your business challenge – offering exposure to specialists to suit your needs.
  • The consultancy and research support you receive is underpinned by the latest research - offering credibility – with the University being ranked 'world leading' and 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.


Please select the type of challenge you are looking to solve:

This UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme, delivered by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with the Central Bedfordshire, West Northamptonshire and Luton Councils, will enable you to strategically move your business forward while effectively managing the day-to-day issues. Whether your goals involve venturing into new markets, embarking on new product development, cost reduction, skilled employee recruitment, or gaining insights into the impact of environmental issues, the fully funded UKSPF programme can help businesses in these Local Authority areas to innovate and grow.

Alternatively, please select one of the challenges from the list below to see available support options, or get in touch for more information

UKSPF: Business growth, innovation & sustainability support

Our External Partnerships

We work in partnerships with a number of regional agencies, including the Local Authorities, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, and many more. Each partner within our network can offer specialist skills, strengths, and expertise to the businesses in the area, to help them innovate and grow.