Apply for the Global Growth Programme
Apply for the ultimate UK Market Entry Support via the Global Growth Programme
Our unique programme facilitates the launch of international companies into the UK market, giving them all the support they need to swiftly set-up and scale in the United Kingdom.
Are you interested in entering the UK market and locating your business at the heart of the West Midlands fast paced, thriving technology sector? If your business meets the application criteria below, register your interest now.
It’s time to take your business to the next level.
Am I eligible for the Global Growth Programme?
The West Midlands Global Growth Programme is available to companies that meet the following criteria:
- A foreign-owned business: Your business must either be a wholly owned subsidiary/branch of a non-UK company OR a UK company with at least 10% of the shareholding held by a non-UK organisation
- A technology-led business operating in either the Future Mobility, CleanTech, HealthTech/MedTech, or Digital Technology (e.g. FinTech, EdTech) sectors
- A clear UK strategy and plan: Your business must have researched the opportunity to expand in the UK and confirmed the need to set up a new UK presence, along with a plan to deliver this
- Work Visas (if appropriate): All relevant staff members must be legally entitled to work in the UK. They must obtain a UK Work Visa or have a UK Passport before a company can start the programme
- A UK company entity: Your business must be either a new UK company with a registered address in the West Midlands Combined Authority area or where there is an existing UK company, an intention to have a trading address within the West Midlands Combined Authority area
- A clear intent to build a team in the West Midlands: You need to be prepared to deploy at least one member in the West Midlands region for at least five days per month throughout the programme, with a plan for up to 3 people to be present in the region within nine months and to recruit at least ten local staff members within the region within three years
