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Don't build your business alone!

Starting or growing a business can be a bumpy and lonely road. We're a community of thousands of volunteers and small businesses who love to help each other. Join us for 1:1 mentoring, virtual events and peer learning programmes and see your business grow! Get the help you need, when you need it, entirely free of charge.

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Business support that’s personalised for you, flexible and genuinely free

When you’re facing a challenge, reading articles or watching videos can only take you so far. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who’s done it before.

Simply tell us what you’re struggling with and we’ll connect you with friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who love to help small businesses thrive.

You’ll never pay a penny for our services and here’s why: we’re owned by a charity, sponsored by corporate partners and all of our mentors are volunteers.

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Our Support

1:1 Conversations

Unlimited business mentoring and personalised guidance that fits around your schedule.

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Events

Free access to interactive Masterclasses and networking opportunities tailored to your needs.

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On Demand Answers

Carefully chosen resources and tools to help with the questions founders ask the most.

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About Innovate UK

Innovate UK – here to help your ideas take off

Got an innovative idea but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. We help businesses turn brilliant ideas into real world success. Whether you’re launching something new or taking your next big step, we’re here to support you with funding, advice and connections to the right people.

We believe innovation should be for everyone. That’s why we’re proud to back communities like Women in Innovation andYoung Innovators, creating space for fresh voices and big ambitions.

Explore the communities above and find more ways we can help build the future together.

Featured Events

Join expert volunteers and fellow founders for interactive, small group discussions on key topics, to share best practices and experiences.

9th Oct
Who and when to hire

Masterclass

10th Oct
Build a Pitch Deck That Works: Tell Your Business Story with Confidence

Workshop

10th Oct
Working with Interns: A Founder's Guide

Masterclass

13th Oct
How to Do More Marketing with Limited Time: Leverage AI for Email & Social Media

Masterclass

14th Oct
What Videos Should You Be Making?

Masterclass

15th Oct
How to rank on Google & AI search engines

Masterclass

16th Oct
Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Workshop

20th Oct
Go from overthinking to action taking

Workshop

22nd Oct
Digital Strategy for Small Business Success

Masterclass

22nd Oct
Clarity. Strategy. Execution. Your startup begins here.

Workshop

Meet the Mentors

These are some of our 5,000+ volunteers who are ready to help you and your small business!

Glynn D.
SEO & Digital Marketer - Glynn Davies SEO Consultancy
Tom G.
Strategy & Operations - Google
Natalya V.
Senior Associate - Oxford Angel Fund
Gill W.
CEO - Buttered Host
Nicola D.
Senior Interaction Designer - Lloyds Banking Group
Piyusha P.
Global Sales and Marketing Manager - Apphienz
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Our Impact

We’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs, charities, and small businesses to succeed so far.

3,000+
volunteer mentors ready to help
“I cannot tell you how grateful we are to the many volunteer tutors and experts, who freely give their time and knowledge!” Read More
Lucy

“I wanted simple, actionable things I could tweak. I have implemented those and had immediate results.” Read More
Ashleigh

5,000 +
organisations supported
"That was the most valuable call I’ve had since we started the business. I have a new found spring in my step!”
Amelia

“My mentor helped me to unravel issues that I had struggled with for almost 2 years.”
Karen

54%
of our community identify as female
“I felt really lost and didn’t know which way to turn. [The mentor] has given me focus.”
Sallyanne

"I really valued this power-packed hour. I have gained clarity on how to tackle the steep learning curve ahead!"
Annalise

44%
of our community is made up of Ethnic minority entrepreneurs
“I knew I needed that help and, goodness, did Digital Boost make all the difference.” Read More
Surinder

“I wish I’d had this service when I started my business!” Read More
Robert

75%
of mentoring requests are matched within 72 hours
"Can't recommend this service enough."
Scott

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