The Surrey Economic Growth Fund is overseen by Surrey County Council with the sole focus of driving economic growth across the region.
Applications for round one areย now openย and due to close at the end of May 2025. Further rounds may follow this year.
The Surrey Economic Growth Fund is open to a range of groups including:
- Businesses โ including startups and SMEs
- Partners โ including councils, charities, social enterprises and employer groups
- Universities and research institutions
- Training providers โ including schools and colleges
- Property and land owners
Those applying are encouraged to demonstrate how the proposal delivers against the three priorities in Surreyโs Economic Growth Strategy 2025 to 2035.
The application process is in two stages, starting with an expression of interest.
Bids will be assessed against a set funding criteria with decisions taken by an independent panel, including business representatives.
