West Yorkshire · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
This profile provides details of a range of business support for start ups and small firms available in Leeds. It should be used alongside the Regional Support Profile covering Yorkshire and the Humber, which provides details of a wider range of support available across the region.
Business Support Services in Leeds
Leeds 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 Leeds area is served by dedicated support providers covering all stages of business growth.
As part of West Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, Leeds benefits from both local area support (LBS021) and the broader Regional Support Programme (RSP012). This two-tier structure means businesses can access hyper-local support specific to Leeds as well as wider regional programmes and funding streams across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Leeds Support at a Glance
Finding a Business Advisor in Leeds
If you're starting or growing a business in Leeds, getting the right advice early can make a significant difference. Local business advisors in Leeds 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 Leeds businesses. These include publicly funded programmes through the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Support Programme (RSP012) and local enterprise initiatives specific to the West Yorkshire area.
What Leeds businesses can get help with
Leeds Business Support Directory
Browse 26 verified business support providers serving Leeds and the surrounding West Yorkshire area. Filter by category to find the right support for your business.
2-work
Provides office and co-working space for start ups and small firms.
AD:VENTURE
Provides advice, support and training to accelerate the growth of start ups and small firms trading for less than three years.
Avenue HQ
Provides flexible co-working and office space for start ups and small firms.
BizSpace
Provides office, studio and workshop space for start ups and small firms.
The Business & IP Centre Leeds
Supports start ups, inventors and small firms to research, protect, develop and commercialise their ideas.
The Business Network
Runs regular networking events for small business owners.
Castleton Mill
Provides workspace near Leeds city centre for creative start ups and small firms.
Clockwise
Provides co-working space for start ups and small firms.
Community First Yorkshire
Provides advice, support and training to new and established social enterprises in Yorkshire.
Cubo
Provides office space and co-working space for start ups and small firms.
Eagle Labs
Run by Barclays, provides specialist support, facilities and events for innovative start ups and growing firms.
Graft
Provides co-working, studio and event space in Meanwood for start ups and small firms.
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Provides business advice, information, networking events and international trade services.
Leeds City Council
Provides signposting to sources of advice, support and information for start ups and small firms. It also provides an online database of commercial land and premises available to rent and buy in Leeds.
Light Space
Provides photography and studio space in Meanwood for start ups and small firms.
Mabgate Business Centre
Provides office and co-working space and virtual office services for start ups and small firms near Leeds city centre.
Nexus
Provides specialist facilities and office and laboratory space in Leeds city centre to support the growth of innovative firms.
Open Innovations
Provides events, workspace, information and opportunities to take part in research collaborations to explore how open data can be used to deliver economic and social change.
UBCUK
Provides office and co-working space and virtual office services for start ups and small firms.
The University of Leeds
Provides start-up support, training and funding to students with business ideas.
Voluntary Action Leeds
Provides advice, support and training to new and established social enterprises.
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Provides business advice, information, networking events and international trade services. It also manages a number of business centres that provide office and workshop space for start ups and small firms.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Provides advice and support to start ups and small firms across West Yorkshire.
Wizu Workspace
Provides office, co-working and meeting space for start ups and small firms.
The Women in Business Network
Runs regular networking events for businesswomen.
Growing Your Leeds Business
Leeds is part of the wider West Yorkshire economy in Yorkshire and the Humber. Businesses in Leeds benefit from proximity to regional markets, established transport links, and a skilled local workforce — all factors that make Leeds an attractive place to operate and grow.
Whether you're a sole trader, startup, or SME looking to expand, the support programmes available in Leeds 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 West Yorkshire area.
Finance & Grants
Access loans, equity investment, and grant funding specifically for Leeds businesses.
Workspace
Affordable offices, incubators, and coworking space for Leeds startups and growing firms.
Support Programme Codes — Leeds
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Business support information sourced from Cobweb Information Ltd (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.