How we can help you
Business support
Find out about our free 12 hours business support programme for those thinking of starting, growing or relocating their business to East Sussex.
Funding
Financial support is available to help SMEs in East Sussex to grow. Find out what funding is available for your business.
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Key Facts and Figures
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The South East Creative, Cultural and Digital Programme (SECCADS)
New grants scheme launched for creative and digital businesses
Businesses in the creative, cultural and digital sectors in East Sussex are being encouraged to take advantage of a new £5.1million grants and support programme running across East Sussex, Kent and Essex.
Photo: Towner Gallery, Eastbourne. Brewer Towner Commission. Lothar Götz's Dance Diagonal (2019)
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Funding
We help you grow
We help with business funding for a wide range of industries. Over £5.8 million has been delivered to companies through East Sussex Invest Grants and Loans Programme. If you’re looking to start or grow a business in East Sussex and you can’t access the funds you need, then talk to our team today.
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Property
Spaces like no other
The right location and premises can be critical to attracting customers and employees. We work with commercial agents, developers and planning authorities to advise companies looking to grow their business and expand in East Sussex or move to the county.
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Transport
We’re well connected
The whole of East Sussex is located less than two hours from London in the heart in the South East. The north of the county just an hour. This ensures easy access to key transport routes including Dover, the Channel Tunnel, Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow, the M25 motorway and the nearest port to London, Newhaven.
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Connectivity
Super fast
Super fast Internet connectivity is higher than the European Average at 95.7%. With Fibre Optic connection applied throughout the county, you will be sure to keep your productivity at a high. For more information on our connectivity then please get in touch with our team today.
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Support
With you every step of the way
Our experienced team offer 12 hours of business support and access to funding to new or existing businesses seeking to grow within the county. Our service is confidential, impartial and because we are fully funded, completely free of charge.
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Explore East Sussex
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With a population of just over half a million, East Sussex covers an area of 1,725 square kilometres (660 square miles) and includes the boroughs of Eastbourne and Hastings, and districts of Lewes, Rother and Wealden.
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