Business Link provide free information, advice and support for individuals to start, run and grow their business operations.
The Carbon Trust is a not-for-profit company set up by government to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy. It provides specialist support to help businesses cut carbon emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies.
Convergence is the European economic regeneration investment for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It runs until 2013 and makes investments that have a long-term impact on the local economy.
Department for Business Innovation & Skills - www.bis.gov.uk
Formerly known as BERR and prior to that DTI, BIS is the UK government department responsible for building and dynamic and competitive UK economy.
Department for Energy & Climate Change - www.decc.gov.uk
DECC was created in October 2008 to bring together energy policy (previously with BERR, now BIS) and climate change migration policy (previously with DEFRA).
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - www.defra.gov.uk
DEFRA is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulation on the environment, food and rural affairs.
The South West Rural Development Gateway is a useful point of information for the wide range of rural business support available.
South West Angel & Investor Network - www.swain.org.uk
SWAIN is an independent not-for-profit company supported by the South West RDA and Business Link to address the limited availability of private equity investment available to small and medium sized companies in the region.
SWIG is a not-for-profit company and the largest provider of complementary loan finance to small and medium sized businesses in the South West, managing a portfolio of funds worth £10m.
SWRDA leads the development of a sustainable economy in South West England, and administers the majority of European and UK grant, loan and support schemes for businesses in the region.