Derbyshire Accelerator

If your business is based in Derby or Derbyshire you have full access to the fully-funded Derbyshire Accelerator project, designed to help you develop, grow and innovate.

The project is open to any business no matter your size or sector and runs until 31 March 2026.

What support can I access?

Eligible businesses can access a range of support including:

• 1-to-1 advice, mentoring and diagnostic support on areas of relevance to your business
• Training and workshops: providing you with the latest learning and tools in areas such as digital skills, marketing, sales, automation and more.
• Help to identify potential funding to grow, increase efficiencies and build a successful business for the future
• Networking and peer support: for example, through the East Midlands Manufacturing Network
• Growth vouchers: Up to £2,000 for specialist consultancy support where you adopt new technologies or processes
• Assessment and signposting to other support programmes including High Growth Accelerator, Export Accelerator, Help to Grow: Management, Innovate UK Business Growth, Create Growth and Made Smarter East Midlands

How do I sign up?

Tapping into the support on offer couldn’t be easier.

If your business is based in Derby or Derbyshire, simply complete the form below to register your interest, and a Business Adviser will be in touch to learn more about your business and to explore what support is most appropriate for you. 

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.

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