Current funding information

BetaDen is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Malvern Hills and Wyre Forest District Councils, by Wychavon District Council, and by the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides funding for local investment. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit the UK GOV website.



Legacy funding information

BetaDen was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund from June 2018 - March 2023.


From April 2023 to March 2025, BetaDen has been awarded UK SPF funding from Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council and Wyre Forest District Council.


BetaDen Incubate was funded by Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership from April 2024 to March 2025.