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Business Wales start-up support and Big Ideas Wales

Status

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Amount
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Free adviser support, start-up workshops, mentoring and the Big Ideas Wales programme for young entrepreneurs (18-25). Not a cash grant.

Funder

Welsh Government / Business Wales

public · regional

Deadline: Open all year

Your odds
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Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Start up service is for people over 25; under-25s are supported via Big Ideas Wales (Young Person's Start Up Grant).

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://businesswales.gov.wales/thinking-starting-a-business

"Over 25? The Business Wales Start up service provides the advice and support you need to start your own business."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: businesswales.gov.wales

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