Workshops, networking events and ongoing opportunities
We’re here to help businesses in our community thrive by offering tailored resources, expert-led workshops, practical training sessions and valuable networking events. Whether you’re a start-up or a well-established company in Newham, our goal is to support your growth, connect you with other local businesses and wider partners and provide access to essential tools and knowledge.
Explore our upcoming events, discover specialised training programs and join a thriving network of like-minded professionals. Together, let’s build a resilient and successful business community.
March Events
Grow Your Business with Social Media
23-24th March – 10am-4pm
In-person in Stratford – location TBC
Are you looking to boost your online presence? We're offering this two‑day practical social media workshop designed to help local businesses build confidence, create meaningful content and grow online fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Open to registered Newham businesses ONLY.
For more information click here
Nominate your Shero this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March 2026, and we’re celebrating the women who make a real difference across Newham.
Do you know a woman whose courage, compassion or leadership inspires others? A colleague, neighbour, volunteer or community leader who goes above and beyond.
We’re inviting residents, partners and organisations to nominate a Newham Shero - a woman whose actions help build a stronger, fairer borough for all.
Successful nominees may be featured on the Council channels as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations.
Submit your nomination by Sunday 8 March and help us recognise the incredible women shaping Newham every day.
NCC Women in Business: Breakfast Meeting hosted and sponsored by Signorelli
Thursday 12th March – 10am-12pm
The Coffee House by Signorelli, 3 Westfield avenue, Stratford, East London, E20 1HZ
We will be joined by two inspiring WIB members from our community who will share their personal business journeys, insights into their industries, and the impact their careers have had on their lives.
Ongoing Opportunities for businesses
Grow London Local
Grow London Local will give you free access to all the support you need to help grow your business. Explore our online library for events, support programmes and expert-led content designed to help you achieve your business goals.
Newable
Newable helps companies thrive by providing the essential resources they need to take the next step with their business. They support companies of all shapes, styles and sizes because variety and diversity fuels a thriving economy. Click on the above link to view its upcoming events/webinars.
Google for Startups
Google for Startups supports growing startups to utilise its resources, classes, connections and expertise to build their technical skills and knowledge.
It runs a number of programmes including:
- Startup School: Provides practical workshops on training for startup founders and their teams, covering topics including SEO, user experience and Google ads.
- Residency: Supports growth-stage startups to make the most of Google’s products, connections and best practices. Startups benefit from tailored mentoring, as well as access to workspace.
- Live sessions: A virtual event series bringing together Google experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists and coaches to support founders with their questions.
- Immersion (black founders): A 12-week skill-building mentorship programme for Black-founded startups. It prepares founders to grow their businesses, raise funding, and advance their leadership skills.
- Immersion (women founders): A 12-week mentorship-focused programme connecting women-founded startups from across Europe with Google resources.
Click here to find out more.
Hear from a consortium of respected speakers to discuss the incredible value of having a more diverse and inclusive supply chain.
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust for young people
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust is a charity which offers business loans to young people aged 18-39 who are "in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages" to establish and develop new businesses.
The maximum loan is £50,000 starting at 2% interest. Please note that, as part of the application process, a robust business plan with detailed and realistic financial forecasts is required.
Help to Grow: Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts from world-class business schools. It provides:
- access to 12 weeks of learning designed to fit alongside work commitments
- development of a bespoke business growth plan to help your business reach its full potential
- 1:1 support from a business mentor
- networking opportunities
The programme is 90% funded by the Government so you only pay £750.
The Mayor of London’s scrappage scheme for businesses
The Mayor of London’s new scrappage scheme for vans and minibuses has been designed to further tackle the negative impact of toxic air pollution in London. It will enable eligible SMEs and charities with ten or less employees to replace polluting vehicles that don't meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) emissions standards – ULEZ is expanding to include outer London on 29 August.
The scrappage scheme offers six grant payment options. We encourage Newham businesses who aren’t ULEZ compliant to consider trading up to a fully electric vehicle using either a grant of £7,500 for a van or £9,500 for a minibus.
Queen Mary University of London's qNomics Programme offers free business services ranging from advice and training on business finance to planning, market research and expansion.
This free advice and support is delivered by students from Queen Mary's School of Economics and Finance under the supervision of expert practitioners who volunteer their services as part of their commitment to pro bono work.
Eagle Labs Academy is a digital learning platform that equips start-ups and scaling businesses with the skills, knowledge, and expert support needed for successful growth. Backed by a UK Government Digital Growth Grant, Eagle Labs brings together a nationwide network of incubators, mentors, and industry specialists to help innovators, private investors, corporates, and public-sector organisations develop and thrive. Whether you’re a pre-founder or an early-stage business, the programme provides tailored guidance to help you launch, scale, and strengthen your venture. Contact us to learn more or book a session with Barclays.
