Funding and support programmes

Our Invest to Grow programme provides grants and loans of between £15,000 and £250,000 to support private-sector businesses across the Midlands to innovate, grow and create jobs.

We offer a range of consultancy services to businesses large and small. This service offers support on project from large to small and will provide you with a new perspective.

A £2 million grant fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy and carbon reduction.

The University of Derby will benefit from a share of £2.3m from the UK Share Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which is in partnership with Derbyshire City Council and the Chamber. The combined programmes...

This fully funded programme can help participants develop leadership skills to learn how to drive productivity and growth.

Join our STEM workshops and develop important business skills such as data analytics, data security and problem-solving maths.

Help To Grow: Management programme provides 1-1 mentorship and world-class training for leaders of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK.

Reskill and Recover aims to help participants learn about growth and productivity especially following the challenges of the past few years.

The Driven programme offers eligible businesses funding towards student and graduate internships.

Support to accelerate business growth within the low carbon sector and resources for businesses wishing to adopt a more sustainable approach.

Take your first steps in the net zero journey with the Derbyshire Net Zero Accelerator.

The University of Derby has been helping SMEs become cleaner, greener and more resilient for years. We know that growing your business whilst being kind to the planet isn’t always easy.

A £2 million grant fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy and carbon reduction.

The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot will implement new workplace interventions at pilot organisations, and rollout existing interventions in businesses across the Midlands Engine geography.

Access our latest research tools to help grow your business.

This student-led clinic provides free accounting and finance support to SMEs. Advice is tailored to the specific requirements of your organisation.

Our consultancy service offers free access to our academic and technical experts to help bring innovative solutions to your organisation.