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    Last update 26/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Government‑Backed Loans for Startups in Thanet


    Local Resources 🏙️

    Thanet District Council provides general business advice, guidance, and referral services. They support local enterprises by pointing them to relevant regional funding schemes and business support platforms.

    🔗 Business Support & Funding – Thanet District Council (startupgrant.co.uk, Thanet)

    This page covers links to support programmes, advisory services, and local initiatives designed to assist startups and SMEs.


    Government‑Backed Support

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans Scheme
    A national government initiative offering loans of up to £25,000 for eligible startups (businesses under 24 months). Includes free mentoring and repayment flexibility.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans – Official Website

    🔹 Business Finance Support Finder
    An official GOV.UK tool that tailors recommendations for loans, grants, and equity finance based on your business profile.
    🔗 Business Finance Support Finder – GOV.UK


    Regional Resources

    🔹 Kent & Medway Growth Hub
    Provides free one-to-one business coaching, grant advice (e.g., up to €5,000 for export-oriented firms via EU‑linked schemes), mentoring, and workshops tailored to businesses in Kent and Medway, including Thanet.
    🔗 Local Business Support in Thanet – Kent & Medway Growth Hub (Thanet, startupgrant.co.uk, Kent & Medway Growth Hub)

    This includes services such as export support, legal advice, and innovation sector access.


    Additional Tips for Success

    Define your funding needs clearly – Know what you need, why you need it, and the timeframe.

    Choose the right scheme – Match funding to your sector, stage, and geographic location.

    Prepare a strong business plan – Clearly outline your strategy, financial projections, and intended use of funds.

    Network locally – Engage with business groups, the Growth Hub, and council services to uncover hidden opportunities.


    Contact – Thanet District Council

    🌐 Thanet District Council – Official Website (Thanet, startupgrant.co.uk)
    ☎️ Phone: 01843 577000


    🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    ▫️ Q1: What business support does Thanet District Council offer?
    A1: They provide general advice, advisory consultations, and signpost businesses to regional and national finance schemes like SEBB and Growth Hub support. (startupgrant.co.uk)

     

    ▫️ Q2: How much funding is available via Start‑Up Loans?
    A2: You can access up to £25,000, plus mentoring and planning assistance.

     

    ▫️ Q3: Where can I discover the right funding for my business?
    A3: Use the Business Finance Support Finder on GOV.UK to find targeted grants and loans.

     

    ▫️ Q4: What help does Kent & Medway Growth Hub offer?
    A4: They offer workshops, export and legal support, funding diagnostics, and tailored referrals for local Thanet businesses. (startupgrant.co.uk, Kent & Medway Growth Hub)

     

    ▫️ Q5: Why is a business plan important when seeking funding?
    A5: It demonstrates your business’s viability, revenue projections, and use of funding—helping lenders and grant providers assess the opportunity.

     

    ▫️ Q6: Can local networking improve my grant chances?
    A6: Yes—existing businesses and support providers often hear of upcoming opportunities before they're announced publicly.

     

    ▫️ Q7: What should I include in a business plan?
    A7: A concise overview, objectives, market analysis, financial forecasts, funding needs, and how the funds will be used.

     

    ▫️ Q8: Does Thanet Council offer direct business grants?
    A8: Not currently. They refer businesses to regional schemes and support services like the Growth Hub and SEBB. (Thanet)

     

    ▫️ Q9: How can I stay informed on funding updates?
    A9: Subscribe to newsletters from Thanet District Council, Kent & Medway Growth Hub, and sign up on GOV.UK for notifications.

     

    ▫️ Q10: Where else can Thanet startups get support?
    A10: Additional help is available via South East Business Boost (SEBB), Kent & Medway Growth Hub, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), and national initiatives like Start‑Up Loans.


     

     

     

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