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Support for new businesses

Find out about the Business Incubation Scheme, helping new businesses grow at our markets

The Markets Team has developed a Business Incubation Scheme to give residents, start-ups, and fledging businesses in the borough financial support to grow at our markets.

Street trading offers relatively low barrier to entry retail space in prime, central London locations, at a cheaper rate than traditional bricks and mortar premises.

Eligibility

To qualify, your business must meet certain criteria:

  • Have been trading for no longer than 18 months.
  • Pass compliance checks.
  • Applicant must also be over the age of 18.

What you receive from us

If you're successful, the markets team can offer you advice and support, and financial support:

  • Cover the cost of the initial application fee.
  • Subside pitch fees for a 3-month period.
  • Cover the license renewal fee.

How to apply

The window for applications has now closed. Successful applicants will now be vetted and selected.

Published: 26 August 2022

Last updated: 9 November 2022