Rushcliffe Accelerator is a brand new business support project designed to help businesses across Rushcliffe to start, sustain, grow and innovate. Supplementary support will also be provided to start-up businesses across the Rushcliffe area.
The project is led by East Midlands Chamber and funded through a proportion of the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation. The project, which runs until 31 March 2025, offers support to all businesses across the district, with added support for high-growth and scaling businesses looking to innovate.
Working with an experienced business adviser, eligible businesses can access a range of support including:
Tapping into the support on offer couldn’t be easier.
If your business is based in the Rushcliffe area, 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.
In partnership with NBV, a professional start-up business adviser can be provided to help your new business flourish. A Start-Up Business Adviser has a genuine interest in supporting pre-starts and early-stage businesses and the ability to use their own experiences across a range of specialisms. They possess an in-depth knowledge of the business support landscape and the ability to advise individuals and businesses on the range of options as well as having excellent mentoring and coaching skills.
Support includes:
Support is available via telephone, online, and by face to face.
In addition to this, two day online start up bootcamps are also available covering the nuts and bolts of running a successful business, Find Out More
To access this programme register your interest by contacting 0844 887 2568 or enquiries@nbv.co.uk
Small businesses and sole traders who attend a low carbon and green skills course hosted either by Rushcliffe Borough Council or East Midlands Chamber will be able to apply for a grant of £500 towards 70% of the costs of installing and/or renewing low carbon infrastructure for their business.
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Find out more about the programme through our range of events covering the following themes:
Visit our Events Page to find out more about the full programme of Accelerator events
*The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6b of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
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