Free West Kent Business Support Scheme
Join the Invest West Kent free business support programme for all West Kent based businesses and entrepreneurs. Enjoy free events, mentoring, webinars and business support provided free by Invest West Kent and GLL.
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West Kent Business Programme
The West Kent Business Programme supports businesses in West Kent to grow and achieve their business goals. Whilst on the programme, you will have the opportunity to engage in:
- 121 mentoring from a wide range of business experts
- Business workshops
- Business webinars
- Networking events
- A business grants programme
- Attend and participate in the 2026 West Kent Expo
To join West Kent Business Programme to engage with these opportunities, please register below.
Register hereLatest Events
Introduction to using the COBRA Business Database From Home
Friday 27th June, 10.00am-11.15am
With Loretta Awuah
Online Webinar
How to generate sales leads with blogs, videos and podcasts
Monday 7th July, 10.30am-12.30pm
With Louise Camish
Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HG
How to generate sales leads with blogs, videos and podcasts
Thursday 10th July, 10.30am-12.30pm
With Louise Camish
Tonbridge Castle, Castle St, Tonbridge, TN9 1BG
West Kent Expo'26
West Kent’s only regional business‑to‑business expo is returning after the success of Expo’25, which attracted around 500 delegates and over 50 exhibitors. In 2026 the Expo will feature 50+ local businesses across various sectors, offering:
- Exhibitor showcases
- Free workshops
- Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and advisers as well as information on grants, business support and much more!
Who’s Behind It
Organised by Invest West Kent (the councils of Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells) in partnership with GLL.
Admission
Free - open to all local businesses, entrepreneurs, SMEs and wider business community.
Get involved
For more information about the West Kent Expo 2026, and to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, please email: expo@gll.org.
Get in touch
Have a question or want to connect? We’d love to hear from you. Email us: westkentbusiness@gll.org.
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Invest West Kent
Invest West Kent is a partnership between Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, and Tunbridge Wells councils; working together to support local businesses, attract new investment, and promote the region as a prime place to live, work, and grow. With excellent transport links, a highly skilled workforce, and thriving town centres surrounded by natural beauty, West Kent is where opportunity meets quality of life.
West Kent Rural Grants
Businesses and community organisations in rural areas can apply to the West Kent Rural Grants Scheme to support economic growth initiatives and community, heritage, and tourism facilities.
You can apply for a grant ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. The funding is for capital expenditure and match funding is required.
