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Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is a vibrant coastal city renowned for its creative and digital economy, often dubbed "Silicon Beach" due to its dense concentration of tech startups and media agencies. With a unique cultural identity, two universities, and a thriving freelance community, it offers a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs, supported by the South East RSP006programme and strong local networks.
Business Support Services in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove businesses have access to a range of local and regional support services designed to help startups, growing SMEs, and established companies thrive. Whether you're looking for free business advice, access to finance, affordable workspace, or specialist training — the Brighton and Hove area is served by dedicated support providers covering all stages of business growth.
As part of East Sussex in the South East region, Brighton and Hove benefits from both local area support (LBS188) and the broader Regional Support Programme (RSP011). This two-tier structure means businesses can access hyper-local support specific to Brighton and Hove as well as wider regional programmes and funding streams across South East.
Finding a Business Advisor in Brighton and Hove
If you're starting or growing a business in Brighton and Hove, getting the right advice early can make a significant difference. Local business advisors in Brighton and Hove can help you with everything from writing a business plan and accessing startup funding, to scaling your operations and exploring new markets.
Many of the business support providers listed below offer free or subsidised one-to-one advisory sessions for Brighton and Hove businesses. These include publicly funded programmes through the South East Regional Support Programme (RSP011) and local enterprise initiatives specific to the East Sussex area.
What Brighton and Hove businesses can get help with
Brighton and Hove Business Support Directory
We're compiling the business support directory for Brighton and Hove. Check back soon or explore nearby areas in East Sussex.
Growing Your Brighton and Hove Business
Brighton and Hove is part of the wider East Sussex economy in South East. Businesses in Brighton and Hove benefit from proximity to regional markets, established transport links, and a skilled local workforce — all factors that make Brighton and Hove an attractive place to operate and grow.
Whether you're a sole trader, startup, or SME looking to expand, the support programmes available in Brighton and Hove can help you access the funding, mentoring, and resources you need to scale your operations.
Advice & Mentoring
Free and subsidised business advice from experienced advisors in the East Sussex area.
Finance & Grants
Access loans, equity investment, and grant funding specifically for Brighton and Hove businesses.
Workspace
Affordable offices, incubators, and coworking space for Brighton and Hove startups and growing firms.
Support Programme Codes — Brighton and Hove
Advertise Your Brighton and Hove Business on the UK Map
Alongside the free and subsidised support available to Brighton and Hove businesses, there's one more way to put your business on the map — literally. The Billion Pound Page is a permanent interactive UK pixel map where businesses can buy a plot of pixels in their local area.
Other Areas in East Sussex
Business support information sourced from Billion Pound Page (2026). Provider details are for informational purposes only. Always verify directly with the provider before engaging their services. Billion Pound Page is not affiliated with any listed organisation.