Buckinghamshire Growth Fund – open call for Expressions of Interest

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from Buckinghamshire based businesses and organisations for funding proposals that support the Buckinghamshire Economic Growth Plan.

In September 2025, we launched the Buckinghamshire Economic Growth Plan with an ambition to increase productivity growth.

We are now inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from businesses and organisations with an active presence in Buckinghamshire for ambitious, well-developed proposals that will support the ambitions of the Buckinghamshire Economic Growth Plan and will accelerate economic growth, enhance productivity, and strengthen the county’s long-term competitiveness.

You will need to submit an expression of interest outlining the details of your project.

Projects will be assessed against their strategic alignment, economic benefit and deliverability and we will be in touch with all applicants once the assessments are complete.

Those projects that perform most strongly against these criteria will be invited to proceed to the next stage, which may include development of a full business case or collaboration with investment partners.

This is a competitive fund and we expect interest to be high. It is unlikely that we will be able to support all applications received.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

Check if your organisation and project idea are eligible and the guidelines before you apply:

• applicants must have an established presence (minimum 12 months) in the Buckinghamshire local authority area
• private companies, education providers, research bodies, charities, or other organisations contributing to the county’s economic growth can apply
• projects must have a minimum total value of £500,000, and applicants must be able to demonstrate secured or planned match funding
• capital and revenue grants are available. Proposals that can leverage additional investment, including those seeking loan or equity-based finance, are particularly encouraged
• projects must be addressing a clear economic challenge or opportunity
• projects must deliver measurable economic benefits such as new jobs, commercial space, innovation activity, business growth or GVA uplift
• projects must align with one or more of Buckinghamshire’s Economic Growth Plan priorities
• projects must provide good value for money
• projects must be deliverable within an agreed timeframe
• projects must offer long-term‑ benefits that extend beyond the funding period
• projects will need to be approved before expenditure can be incurred (retrospective funding is not available)

Two face-to-face drop-in sessions are available, giving you the opportunity to speak with members of the team about your project idea and what makes a strong Expression of Interest.

• Monday 23 March – 10am to 2pm, Brunel Shed, High Wycombe
• Tuesday 24 March – 10am to 2pm, Skylark Centre, Westcott

For more information about the drop-in sessions or to arrange a time to attend, email [email protected].

To request an expression of interest, email [email protected]. Include in your email the name of your organisation, contact details and one or two sentences on your proposal.

For any queries about the Fund, contact [email protected].