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Aston University Centre for Growth

Aston Business School’s engagement hub for SME growth, hosting Aston Means Business and the Aston Programme for Small Business Growth — Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK.

Updated 16 May 2026 · Birmingham Startups index

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Aston’s Centre for Growth is one of the West Midlands’ most active SME-development institutions, having supported thousands of regional founders and owner-managers through its Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme and other accelerators.

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Based at Aston University, Aston Triangle, central Birmingham.

Sectoredtech
Stagegrowth
FundingUniversity + Goldman Sachs Foundation
EmployeesProgrammes for 1,000+ SMEs
Founded2010