Planning for Growth in 2026

Unlock your organisation's potential with business solutions from our experts

Are you facing barriers to business growth? Do you need to upskill your workforce? Do you need access to funding streams?

Join us on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at our beautiful St Helena Campus and meet representatives from regional experts who can provide advice on funding, training and other business solutions.

Come along and hear how the University of Derby can support you in achieving sustainable growth for your organisation. We'd also love you to stay a little longer and enjoy networking and refreshments whilst you browse our marketplace and chat to our industry experts. Businesses from all sectors within Derbyshire and the surrounding areas are welcome to attend.

Visit our Marketplace and find out what support we can offer your business to:

• help you employ the next generation of talent via an apprenticeship, internship or graduate role
• stay up to date on new and existing financial support and funding opportunities
• find collaborative solutions to your business challenges
• join our networking events to gain access to staff skills and University resources
• learn more about our world-class facilities that are available for hire. These spaces include podcasting studios, photographic facilities, design and print services, a forensic house with a courtroom and police cells, and many more amazing spaces!

Please join us and find out how the University of Derby can help make your goals a reality. Places are limited so please book in advance.

Book your place

Timetable for the event

• 8:30 - 9:30:  Refreshments and networking
• 9:30 - 9:40: Welcome and introduction
• 9:40 - 10:00: Celebrate our Success Stories from funded projects
• 10:00 - 10:20: EMCCA funding update
• 10:20 - 11:00: Talent and Skills
• 11:00 - 11:20: Coffee break
• 11:20 - 12:00: Meet our Experts panel
• 12:00 - 12:30: Thanks, reflection and close