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Here we answer some commonly asked questions - If we haven't answered yours, get in touch via email or telephone and we will do our best to help.
Here we answer some commonly asked questions - If we haven't answered yours, get in touch via email or telephone and we will do our best to help.
AD:VENTURE is a fully funded business support programme helping businesses across West Yorkshire that have been trading for less than five years to start, grow and achieve their ambitions.
We support ambitious business owners across a wide range of sectors who are looking to develop their business, increase turnover, improve productivity, access funding or create jobs.
All AD:VENTURE support is fully funded for eligible businesses, meaning there is no cost to participate.
This depends on your business needs and eligibility. Many businesses engage with us over a number of months and some for years as they progress through different stages of growth.
Yes. AD:VENTURE is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the UK Government and delivered in partnership with the Local Authorities in West Yorkshire, The Business Enterprise Fund and the King's Trust.
To be eligible, your business must: Be based in West Yorkshire / Be actively trading / Have been trading for less than five years / Be looking to grow, achieve VAT threshold and recruit a team in the future / Be trading B2B or if B2C, you are looking to increase your customer base outside of West Yorkshire / Additional eligibility criteria may apply.
We support businesses based in: Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield
Yes. We support businesses at different stages of development, from early-stage trading businesses through to those preparing to scale.
Yes. Sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, CICs and other eligible business structures may be able to access support.
AD:VENTURE is designed for businesses that have started trading. If you're pre-start, we may be able to signpost you to appropriate support and partner organisations.
Unfortunately, businesses trading longer than five years are generally outside the programme's eligibility criteria, but we may be able to direct you to alternative support.
Support may include:
Many businesses will work with an AD:VENTURE Business Manager who can help identify opportunities, challenges and appropriate support.
A diagnostic is a structured review of your business that helps identify strengths, challenges and opportunities for growth. The outcome is a tailored support plan focused on your priorities.
Yes. Our team can support you with business planning, growth planning and identifying practical steps to achieve your goals.
If recruitment forms part of your growth plans, we'll help you explore workforce planning and identify opportunities to create jobs and build your team.
Yes. We can help businesses understand what finance options may be available and whether they are ready to apply.
AD:VENTURE may offer access to growth grants, subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria.
We work with finance partners who may be able to support eligible businesses with loan funding.
No. Funding opportunities are assessed separately, and eligibility criteria apply. Not every business will be suitable for grant or loan support.
No. However, many businesses find events a valuable way to learn new skills, connect with other founders and explore further support opportunities.
Our programme includes:
We offer a mixture of online and in-person events across West Yorkshire.
For some networking events, yes. Check the individual event details or contact us for guidance.
We help businesses build stronger foundations, develop growth strategies, access expertise and implement practical plans for sustainable growth.
Many of our workshops, Business Managers and specialist support services focus on sales, marketing and customer growth.
Yes. Developing a clear and achievable growth plan is a key part of the support many businesses receive.
We support businesses from many sectors, but we regularly work with:
The businesses that gain the most value are those with clear ambitions to grow and are willing to actively engage with support.
Simply complete our online registration form and a member of the team will review your application.
We'll review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your business, goals and next steps.
We aim to contact eligible businesses as quickly as possible, usually within 24 to 48 hours on working days, although response times may vary during particularly busy periods.
Absolutely. AD:VENTURE supports businesses at different stages of growth, including ambitious businesses looking to recruit staff, access funding, enter new markets, improve productivity or scale their operations. Our support is tailored to your needs and growth ambitions.
