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Berkshire is a hub of innovation and growth, home to global ICT leaders like Vodafone UK and thriving specialisms in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Infrastructure, and Software Development. It is one of Europe’s top Biopharmaceutical clusters and features over 20 high-growth clusters, making it a prime location for businesses to thrive.
Discover Berkshire’s diverse economy and find where your business belongs and can flourish.
Enterprise in Berkshire
Recent data suggests that the business population returned to growth in 2025, increasing by 0.9% - stronger than the regional and national increases of 0.1% and 0.4%
In 2024 there were 49,895 active enterprises in Berkshire, 6.4% below 2019 levels – sharper than fall across the South East (-3.7%), London (-0.4%) and the UK (-1.0%)
The number of businesses has fallen in each year since 2020, although the rate of decline slowed in 2024 to just -0.03%
Berkshire’s business start-up rate remains below the national rate but has increased over the past two years
In 2024, Berkshire’s rate of business births (as a proportion of active enterprises) was 10.7% - above the rate for the South East (10.0%) but below the rates for London (12.7%) and the UK (11.1%)
The business start-up rate remained below 2019 levels (11.9%) but has increased over the past two years, from a low of 10.3% in 2022 – against no improvement across the South East and London
Jobs in Berkshire
Berkshire has experienced strong job growth compared to national and regional rates, although job growth has slowed since the COVID-19 pandemic
- Strong job growth in 2023: Berkshire was home to 624,000 jobs in 2023, up 2.8% on the previous year – stronger than growth across the South East (0.5%), London (1.6%) and Great Britain (1.1%)
- Five-year growth has also been strong: Between 2018 and 2023, jobs in Berkshire grew by 5.2%, stronger than growth across the South East (1.8%) and Great Britain (3.1%), although weaker than growth in London (7.1%)
- Compared to 2019 levels, VAT/PAYE jobs in 2025 were significantly higher in Administrative and Support Service Activities (+15,000), Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities (+13,000) and Human Health and Social Work Activities (+10,000)
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You’ve got a great idea or you’ve just started and need some support. Our information will help your business get off to the right start.
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Your business is up and running and you need guidance to overcome day to day challenges. Support and targeted information can get your business running smoothly.
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Your business is established and you want to accelerate your sustainable growth. Our guidance and 1-2-1 support from the Business Adviser team is available.
Fund
The Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator is a £11.3m initiative funded by The Skills and Business Hub.
Berkshire Funding Escalator
Business loans for growth £50k-£500k. Ideal for new equipment, hiring new staff, moving to new premises or sales & marketing activity.
Start Up Funding
Personal £500-£25k loan for business purposes for a term of 1-5 years at a fixed rate of 6% PA.
The Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator is a £11.3m initiative funded by The Skills and Business Hub.
View our portfolio of supported businesses here. For business support and growth advice in Berkshire, contact us.
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