Working closely with Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) Institutions, this service will deliver pre and post start 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring.  

See the Flexible Support for Business section of the Welsh Assembly Government's website.

FS4B Graduate Start Up Support

• Graduates are offered up to 6 months pre-start and 12 months post-start of 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring and attendance at modular workshops.
  
• To access support, four of the criteria outlined in the table below must be met including, A, B & C which are mandatory.
  
• Post-start applicants must have been trading for fewer than 6 months to qualify and will receive support for the number of months remaining until their 1st anniversary of trading.
  
• Graduates who do not qualify for Graduate Start Up Support can access support from the mainstream FS4B Business Start Up service.

*NOTE:  The term 'Graduates' is defined as:  Undergraduates in their final year of study and those who have graduated at NVQ Level 4 or above from any FE institution within the past 5 years.  N.B.  This definition may be subject to periodic revision.

FS4B Graduate Start Up Bursary

• A discretionary Graduate Start Up bursary is available for businesses that are receiving Graduate Start Up Support that demonstrate strong growth potential.
• Four of the criteria outlined in the table below must be met including A, B and C which are mandatory.
• Mentors will assist clients in submitting an application for the bursary award, which will be assessed using a weighted scoring system.