Business Support in Gosport

Our free, funded programme has now closed, but help is still out there.

Between October 2025 and 31 August 2026, we delivered a free business support programme for Gosport in partnership with Gosport Borough Council, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. That funded programme has now come to an end.

We are proud of the work we did with residents, freelancers and small businesses across the borough, and we hope to bring a fresh programme of support back to Gosport in future.

In the meantime, here is where to turn for help starting, running or growing a business in Gosport.

Where to Get Support Now

Gosport Borough Council
The council continues to support local economic growth and business development in the borough. Find out more and sign up to their newsletter:
https://www.gosport.gov.uk/article/743/Business

Hampshire Growth Hub
Free, impartial advice and signposting for businesses across Hampshire, including grants, funding and one-to-one guidance.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/hampshire-growth-hub

Solent Growth Partnership
Regional support focused on the wider Solent economy, including sector-specific programmes.
https://solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk

Gosport Informal Networking
A relaxed, local way to meet other business owners and build connections in the area.
https://www.discovergosport.co.uk/venue/gosport-informal-networking-gin/

Start Up Loans
Government-backed low-interest loans for new and early-stage businesses, alongside free mentoring.
https://www.startuploans.co.uk

FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)
Membership body offering advice, advocacy and business support for small business owners.
https://www.fsb.org.uk

The King's Trust
Support for young people aged 18 to 30 looking to start their own business.
https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/support-starting-business

Business Hub (gov.uk)
The government's newly launched hub bringing together guidance, tools and support for UK businesses.

Coming Soon: Our New Guide

We are currently producing Start and Grow Your Business in Gosport Borough, a practical guide available as a downloadable PDF and as a printed book. It draws on our experience delivering the Gosport programme and will cover the essentials of starting, running and growing a business in the borough.

Reserve Your Copy

Register your interest by email to support@incuhive.co.uk and we will let you know as soon as it is available.