Who is eligible for Support for Startups (Tower Hamlets)?

Available in: England. Applicant must be a registered business. Most relevant to: Other.

What is the deadline for Support for Startups (Tower Hamlets)?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

GrantEngland London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Support for Startups (Tower Hamlets)

Tower Hamlets Council (delivered by Allia Impact)

Description

A free business-support programme for Tower Hamlets-based (or resident-owned) early-stage businesses, funded by the council through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and the Greater London Authority, delivered by Allia Impact. Combines a scale-up planning workshop and tailored support with the chance to pitch at the Tower Hamlets Entrepreneurs Showcase for up to £5,000 in grant funding towards equipment, marketing, stock, systems, or other growth activities — part of a wider £400,000 suite of business-support projects the council launched for entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and female founders.

Amount

Up to £5,000 in grant funding for shortlisted businesses that complete the programme

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: England.
Applicant must be a registered business.
Most relevant to: Other.

Notes: Only businesses that complete the programme and are shortlisted (up to 10) get to pitch at the Entrepreneurs Showcase in September for the grant funding — this is not a simple apply-and-receive grant.
Requirement: Based in Tower Hamlets, or a Tower Hamlets resident who owns the business, trading for 6-24 months, willing to complete the full programme (workshop plus tailored support) before being eligible to pitch for funding.

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How to apply

Apply via Allia Impact's Tower Hamlets Support for Startups programme page to join the next cohort.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.