Swansea Council
A small bursary of up to £1,000 letting would-be entrepreneurs in Swansea test-trade a business idea before formally incorporating, to gauge demand and build confidence without major financial risk. Aimed at local residents still validating a concept rather than businesses already trading.
Amount
Up to £1,000
Deadline
Rolling / no fixed deadline
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You can also do this yourself for free via the official sourceApply via Swansea Council (startupgrant@swansea.gov.uk).
View official sourceLast verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.