BIG AMBITION

Driving inclusive, sustainable growth for South London's economy by 2035

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FROM NUMBERS
TO RESULTS:
MAKING DATA WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS

These workshops give you and your team the confidence to make data-driven decisions that actually move the needle.

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SOUTH WEST
LONDON RESEARCH
SUPPORT NETWORK

Upcoming event: More Than A Tick Box: Designing WITH Not For Our Stakeholders

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BIG, BUSINESS
INNOVATION
GROWTH
PROGRAMME

Supporting South London start-ups, SME's and community-interest companies in Health & Life Sciences, Net Zero & Nature, Experience & Visitor Economy and Creative & Digital sectors.

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CREATIVE AND
DIGITAL INNOVATION
CLUSTER

For long-term business support, networking, and knowledge exchange.

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Supporting South London business success

BIG, which stands for Business Innovation & Growth, South London, is a programme of support to boost startup and established business growth in South London.

With a range of free support programmes and industry networks as well as funding opportunities and flexible co-working spaces – we’re here to support the growth, development, and success of all South London-based businesses, charities, and third-sector organisations. Hundreds of businesses have already benefitted, so make sure you tap into this opportunity to access this high-quality, funded support.

Combined expertise for the South London Boroughs

BIG South London was created by the South London Partnership, a collaboration of five London Boroughs; Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton, Richmond Upon Thames and Sutton out of a recognition that businesses in the region needed a post-pandemic boost to reignite growth.

There are a vast amount of resources, expertise, and facilities available at the universities and further education colleges in our region, and we’re on a mission to help businesses tap into these as a way of boosting business capacity, talent, and competitiveness. Find out more about our partners

Recent News

BIDs’ critical role in the London Growth Plan

As we mark 20 years of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) nationally this year, with Kingston First being the first BID in the country to be created, we recognise the huge opportunity that BIDs are presented with in the London Growth Plan.

22/07/25

UK students set for MIT trip after winning first ever National Innovation Challenge

Three pioneering student teams from across the UK have been crowned winners of the National Innovation Challenge 2025.

16/07/25

BIG opportunity? BIG responsibility. Unlocking South London’s innovation potential

South London is often viewed as residential, peripheral or quieter than its inner-city neighbours but it’s much more than that. It is also a £38 billion engine of the UK economy.

15/07/25

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