South East Wales · Wales
Cardiff
This profile provides details of a range of business support for start ups and small firms available in Cardiff. It should be used alongside the Regional Support Profile covering Wales, which provides details of a wider range of support available across the country.
Business Support Services in Cardiff
Cardiff businesses have access to a range of local and national support services. As part of South East Wales in Wales, businesses here can access Business Wales free advice, Development Bank of Wales finance, and local council grants specific to Cardiff.
The Wales Regional Support Programme (RSP003) provides a two-tier structure — area-level support specific to Cardiff (LAP076) and wider Welsh programmes covering all businesses across South East Wales and the whole of Wales.
Cardiff Support at a Glance
Cardiff Business Support Directory
Browse 21 verified business support providers serving Cardiff and South East Wales.
Alexandra Gate
provides office space and virtual office services in Ffordd Pengam for start ups and small firms.
Cardiff Bay Business Centre
provides office space and industrial units in Cardiff Bay for start ups and small firms.
Cardiff Business Technology Centre
provides business support and office space to start ups and small firms in the science and technology sectors.
Cardiff Council
provides signposting to sources of advice, support and information for start ups and established firms.
Cardiff Makerspace
provides shared workspace and specialist equipment near Ely for start ups and small firms in the creative, tech and manufacturing sectors.
Cardiff Medicentre
provides incubation units, specialist facilities, support and information to start ups and established firms in the biotech and life science sectors.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
provides business support and advice to students and recent graduates.
Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC)
provides funding advice, information and training to new and established social enterprises.
Cardiff University
provides support, advice and training to help students and recent graduates (up to three years) to start their own businesses.
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid
provides business advice, information, networking events and international trade services.
Clockwise
provides co-working space for start ups and small firms.
Eagle Labs, which is
run by Barclays, provides specialist support, facilities and events for innovative start ups and growing firms.
The Innovation Network at Cardiff University
runs regular networking events to help business owners develop and commercialise innovative ideas.
Rabble Studio
provides co-working space in Cardiff Bay for creative start ups.
SETsquared
provides specialist support, events, investment advice and workspace to help accelerate the growth of high-tech start ups.
Space2B
provides flexible office space in Cardiff city centre for start ups and small firms.
The Sustainable Studio
provides studio space near Century Wharf for artists and creative start ups.
Tramshed Tech
provides co-working space for tech start ups and small firms.
UK Steel Enterprise
provides loans of up to £100,000, as well as equity investments of up to £250,000 to new and small businesses.
The University of South Wales
provides start-up support, advice and training to students with business ideas.
XIBO Hub
provides co-working space for start ups and small firms in Cardiff city centre.
What Cardiff Businesses Can Get Help With
Support Programme Codes — Cardiff
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Business support information sourced from Poundswise (2026). Provider details are for informational purposes only. Always verify directly with the provider before engaging their services. Poundswise is not affiliated with any listed organisation.