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Startup Croydon is becoming UP

Startup Croydon Is Growing UP

UP is the next chapter of the Startup Croydon story, bringing business support, space and creative services together in one place. If you have worked with us before, you are already part of UP.

WHAT’S GOING ON

NEW: Croydon Business Support Programme (CBSP)

Feeling stuck trying to grow your business?

Move from stuck to growing with our fully funded programme in Croydon.

Get more customers
Understand your numbers
Get clearer finances
Get ready to hire
And more practical ways to grow
Here to help your business.

Since 1983, StartUp Croydon has been supporting start-ups and small businesses by encouraging, mentoring and connecting them to others in order to help grow their businesses.

Our prime location in Purley-Way, Croydon featuring purpose-built, serviced office space, is perfect for business owners who want to expand into a comfortable, affordable, friendly business environment without the restrictions and cost commitments imposed by a long-term office lease.

Our modern, serviced offices are fully furnished and air-conditioned, with super-fast Wi-Fi, a dedicated telephone and number, and with free use of meeting and conference rooms, all included in the price.

Get your business off the ground, or give it a boost by joining our thriving business community, and being one of the 8000+ businesses we’ve helped develop and grow in almost 40 years.

We’re the accredited Enterprise Centre for Croydon, and our services, facilities and community support have won us two National Enterprise Network Awards.

Business services and support

No matter where you are on your StartUp journey, we offer a full range of business-class services & support including serviced offices, meeting rooms, networking and more.

Office Space

A range of private and shared office spaces to bring professionalism to your business

Virtual Office Services

From a professional business address to networking and business events

Motivate your remote working staff by giving them somewhere to work and collaborate

Training & Mentoring

Business advice, guidance and support from starting to launching a business

Start-up Bootcamp

Three-day workshop course covering everything you need to know to successfully run a business

Business Incubator

Supported business development programme, plus the chance to win seed funding.

The Creative Digital Lab

Our brand new facility for digital media, content-creation and upskilling.

E-Business Support Programme

Fully-funded support aimed at helping small business owners make better use of technology.

Business Incubator

Supported business development programme, plus the chance to win seed funding.

THE STARTUP BUSINESS JOURNEY HAS MULTIPLE STAGES

We have the perfect range of business development programmes to help support and guide you as your ideas develop into a fully-fledged business and onto success. Take a look at the journey you can expect to go on with StartUp Croydon.

What's going on?

NEWS

Startup Croydon is on the UP!

After 10 years of developing the Startup Croydon brand, we are now growing up and…

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The Croydon Business Support Programme is live!

Croydon entrepreneurs to benefit as new business support programme launches Local residents with side-hustles and…

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Croydon Business Support Programme Autumn 2025

Welcome to the Croydon Business Support Program launch event! Thursday 6th November 6-8pm Join us at…

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EVENTS

Working Differently: Innovation, Neurodiversity & 14 Years of Impact

Join us on 28 May, from 6pm to 9pm, at UP (formerly StartUp Croydon), for…

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Business Growth & Scale Bootcamp

Grow with clearer numbers, smarter systems and stronger hiring decisions that support scale. Why this…

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Business Sales & Marketing Bootcamp

The Business Sales & Marketing Bootcamp is designed to help you start a business, keep…

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What is StartUp Croydon?

StartUp Croydon is a charity with the purpose of providing guidance and training to budding entrepreneurs – see more in the About Us section of our website at www.startupcroydon.co.uk

How can StartUp Croydon help my startup business?

We have our flagship 3 day Business Bootcamp, as well as free 1-1 advice sessions, to answer all your questions regarding running your own business.

Does StartUp Croydon provide training and support for new businesses?

StartUp Croydon is setup to provide a range of training and support services from 1-2-1 session, our flagship three-day Business Bootcamp, and our Business Incubartor programme, all designed to answer your questions regarding running your own business, and take you from idea to launch and beyond.

Does StartUp Croydon provide training and support for new businesses?

StartUp Croydon is setup to provide a range of training and support services from 1-2-1 session, our flagship three-day Business Bootcamp, and our Business Incubartor programme, all designed to answer your questions regarding running your own business, and take you from idea to launch and beyond.

Does StartUp Croydon provide funding for new businesses?

We do not provide funding directly, however we can give advice on the best places to apply for funding and how to go about it.

What services does StartUp Croydon offer for new and startup businesses?

As well as our training, we also have office facilities that are perfect for all businesses, including startups. These facilities include office space, meeting rooms and co-working space, as well as virtual office options which are a great option for businesses before they are ready to make the jump to a permanent office.

During what hours is StartUp Croydon's Co-Working space available?

Access to our co-working space is available between 8am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Is StartUp Croydon's Co-working space available to those with offices?

If you already rent office space at Weatherill House, StartUp Croydon’s head office, we have a breakout space downstairs open to anyone in our building to come and use if they would like a change from the usual four walls!

Does StartUp Croydon rent office space in Croydon?

We have offices from 2 to 8 desks, all available on a monthly rolling licence, meaning you are not locked in for a fixed amount of time, just requiring 1 months notice to leave.

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Programme currently paused

No confirmed restart date yet. Register your interest for updates, or explore 1:1 Business Mentoring.

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How Selection Works?

We’re looking for applicants who are motivated, have early traction, understand their market, and can commit to the full programme. We also aim for a cohort reflecting Croydon’s diversity and community impact.

  1. Application review: Eligible applicants are scored 1–5 on six weighted areas: 
    • Readiness & commitment  
    • Business traction
    • Growth potential  
    • Market understanding  
    • Feasibility to participate 
    • Local impact & inclusion 
  2. Interviews: Short conversations assessing clarity of growth vision, openness to learning, commitment, and fit with the group.
  3. Final selection: Application (60 %) + Interview (40 %) = overall score.

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