Business funding

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. enable businesses to source University expertise and employ a graduate at for 10 weeks to 3 years for a specific project.

Businesses and research organisations can apply to help develop innovations including to test the feasibility of ideas, research and develop it, and demonstrate it in a prototype.

Research and development (R&D) tax relief is a government scheme to reward companies that invest in research by either reducing a company's tax bill, or, for some small or medium sized companies, provide a cash sum.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF II) provides commercial finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of concept and Equity Finance funds.

A government scheme to reduce the purchase and installation cost of workplace charging stations for electric vehicles.

Help accelerate woodland planting rates and develop the domestic market for woodland carbon in the form of verified carbon credits.

Countryside Stewardship gives incentives for farmers and land managers to look after their environment. The land parcels you want to include must be registered by the Rural Payments service and linked to a Single Business Identifier.

The Vision Derbyshire grant scheme offers capital and revenue support for early stage businesses registered in Derbyshire

Support includes: Free access to expert support and workshops covering a wide range of subjects. Student and graduate support opportunities Grants between £1,000 and up to £100,000 over up to 18 months for collaborative research projects which demonstrate innovation in technology, processes, business systems, or work organisation

A government backed programme designed to help you learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits.