The Centre has experience of working with over 1000 SMEs to support their business growth through high profile programmes such as Help to Grow: Management, Aston Programme for Small Business Growth, and Aston Business Mentoring Programme, alongside investment ready pitching competitions, student and graduate focused start-up support and enterprise skills development. ERC, the national Enterprise Research Centre run jointly by Aston University and the University of Warwick, operates at Aston within the Centre for Growth.​ The Centre aims to transform the regional economy by working intensively with high-potential entrepreneurs and SMEs – strengthening leadership and management skills, boosting productivity, and promoting genuine inclusive growth.​