Test Valley Council

Business Incentive Grant

Up to £750No closing date statedTest Valley only

A grant of up to £750 to help new start-up businesses not yet trading get up and running. It suits full-time owners locating within Test Valley borough.

What it pays for

  • Starting up

Conditions to know about

Business must be a new start-up not yet trading, apply before starting to trade (no later than eight weeks after starting trading per page). Owner must work full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) as their only job. Grant paid following council visits.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Test Valley
The funder’s wording
The business will be located within the borough of Test Valley
You are a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
Available for businesses not yet trading. Must apply for the grant no later than eight weeks after starting trading.

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Source: GOV.UK business finance support finder. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Starting up, England, Test Valley

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