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Starting and growing a business is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Whether you're building strong foundations, planning your next stage of growth or preparing to recruit and invest, having the right support at the right time can make all the difference.
AD:VENTURE is a fully funded business support programme designed to help businesses across West Yorkshire that have been trading for less than five years.
Since launching in 2017, we've supported thousands of entrepreneurs and growing businesses with practical advice, expert guidance and connections that help turn ambition into action. With funding now secured until March 2029, we're continuing to help the next generation of businesses start strong, grow with confidence and realise their potential.
We believe that every ambitious business deserves access to high-quality support, advice and opportunities, regardless of size or sector.
Our mission is simple:
We work with businesses that are ready to develop their potential, strengthen their foundations and build sustainable growth that benefits both the business owner and the wider West Yorkshire economy.
We support businesses that:
While we work with businesses from a wide variety of sectors, we regularly support ambitious founders in:
No matter your sector, our focus is on helping businesses move forward with confidence and clear direction.
Every business is different, which is why our support is tailored to your stage of growth.
Build Strong Foundations
For businesses in the early stages of trading, we help develop knowledge, confidence and capability through workshops, events and practical business guidance.
Plan for Growth
As businesses develop, we help identify opportunities, overcome challenges and create practical plans for sustainable growth.
Scale with Confidence
For businesses with strong growth ambitions, we provide one-to-one support, strategic guidance and access to funding opportunities that can help accelerate growth.
Growth Focused
Everything we do is designed to help businesses move forward and achieve meaningful growth.
Tailored Support
Our support is shaped around the needs of your business, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Experienced Business Managers
Our team understands the realities of starting and growing a business and provides practical guidance that can be applied in the real world.
Connected Network
Through workshops, events and partnerships, we connect businesses to valuable expertise, opportunities and relationships across West Yorkshire.
Fully Funded
All support is provided at no cost to eligible businesses thanks to funding from our partners. [ad-venture.org.uk]
Many of the businesses we support follow a similar growth journey.
Learn
Attend workshops, events and networking opportunities.
↓
Explore
Work with a Business Manager to identify opportunities and challenges.
↓
Plan
Develop a practical growth strategy.
↓
Act
Access support, expertise, finance and funding opportunities.
↓
Grow
Increase turnover, create jobs and build a stronger business.
For more than nine years, AD:VENTURE has been supporting businesses across West Yorkshire to achieve their goals.
Every year we help businesses:
AD:VENTURE is delivered through a partnership of organisations committed to helping businesses across West Yorkshire succeed.
The programme is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and delivered in partnership with local authorities and specialist business support organisations across the region.
Key Partners
Whether you're taking your first steps in business or planning your next stage of growth, AD:VENTURE can help.
Join thousands of business owners who have already accessed expert support, valuable connections and practical advice through the programme.
Starting and growing a business is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Whether you're building strong foundations, planning your next stage of growth or preparing to recruit and invest, having the right support at the right time can make all the difference.
AD:VENTURE is a fully funded business support programme designed to help businesses across West Yorkshire that have been trading for less than five years.
Since launching in 2017, we've supported thousands of entrepreneurs and growing businesses with practical advice, expert guidance and connections that help turn ambition into action. With funding now secured until March 2029, we're continuing to help the next generation of businesses start strong, grow with confidence and realise their potential.
We believe that every ambitious business deserves access to high-quality support, advice and opportunities, regardless of size or sector.
Our mission is simple:
We work with businesses that are ready to develop their potential, strengthen their foundations and build sustainable growth that benefits both the business owner and the wider West Yorkshire economy.
We support businesses that:
While we work with businesses from a wide variety of sectors, we regularly support ambitious founders in:
No matter your sector, our focus is on helping businesses move forward with confidence and clear direction.
Every business is different, which is why our support is tailored to your stage of growth.
Build Strong Foundations
For businesses in the early stages of trading, we help develop knowledge, confidence and capability through workshops, events and practical business guidance.
Plan for Growth
As businesses develop, we help identify opportunities, overcome challenges and create practical plans for sustainable growth.
Scale with Confidence
For businesses with strong growth ambitions, we provide one-to-one support, strategic guidance and access to funding opportunities that can help accelerate growth.
Growth Focused
Everything we do is designed to help businesses move forward and achieve meaningful growth.
Tailored Support
Our support is shaped around the needs of your business, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Experienced Business Managers
Our team understands the realities of starting and growing a business and provides practical guidance that can be applied in the real world.
Connected Network
Through workshops, events and partnerships, we connect businesses to valuable expertise, opportunities and relationships across West Yorkshire.
Fully Funded
All support is provided at no cost to eligible businesses thanks to funding from our partners. [ad-venture.org.uk]
Many of the businesses we support follow a similar growth journey.
Learn
Attend workshops, events and networking opportunities.
↓
Explore
Work with a Business Manager to identify opportunities and challenges.
↓
Plan
Develop a practical growth strategy.
↓
Act
Access support, expertise, finance and funding opportunities.
↓
Grow
Increase turnover, create jobs and build a stronger business.
For more than nine years, AD:VENTURE has been supporting businesses across West Yorkshire to achieve their goals.
Every year we help businesses:
AD:VENTURE is delivered through a partnership of organisations committed to helping businesses across West Yorkshire succeed.
The programme is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and delivered in partnership with local authorities and specialist business support organisations across the region.
Key Partners
Whether you're taking your first steps in business or planning your next stage of growth, AD:VENTURE can help.
Join thousands of business owners who have already accessed expert support, valuable connections and practical advice through the programme.
