National Enterprise Network and Start and Grow UK unite to boost UK entrepreneurship
In a significant move to strengthen support for UK entrepreneurs, National Enterprise Network (NEN) today announced a strategic partnership with Start and Grow UK, creating a powerful alliance to foster small business growth across the nation.
This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as recent data from Startups shows that 89,515 new ventures launched in the UK during the first quarter of 2025, representing a 2.8% increase from the previous year. With 99% of UK businesses classified as small enterprises, this partnership aims to provide enhanced support and resources to this vital sector of the economy.
“We are delighted to announce this strategic partnership between National Enterprise Network and Start and Grow UK. By combining our expertise and resources, we can provide enhanced support to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country, helping them to start, grow and thrive in today’s dynamic business environment,” said Alex Till, chairman of National Enterprise Network.
David Seall, chair of Start and Grow UK added, “This collaboration, and the synergies of the two organisations will provide much needed and proven high quality support to start-ups, micro-businesses and SMEs across the country regardless of their location”.
The timing of this partnership is particularly relevant as nearly half of UK adults(47%) are considering launching a business or side hustle in 2025. This growing entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with the significant increase in business registrations over the past year, underscores the importance of providing comprehensive support to new and growing enterprises.
The partnership will focus on delivering enhanced business support services, including mentoring programmes, access to funding opportunities, and specialised training workshops, with particular emphasis on summer business growth strategies and sustainable business practices.