Business funding search
National Government Schemes for training and employment
A range of Government programmes are available for employers who are considering hiring employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff.
Help to Grow
A government backed programme designed to help you learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits.
Rail Research and Innovation Centre (RRIC)
The centre encourages innovation and collaboration between the knowledge base and rail supply businesses within the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire rail supply chains.
University of Derby Talent and Recruitment
University of Derby students and graduates able to use their knowledge to solve real business issues and problems. Internships and work placements with potential incentives for business.
Amazon Small Business Accelerator
Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one.
The Whaley4Wards Shopfront Grant Scheme
The Whaley Bridge Town Council Shopfront Grant Scheme is an easy to access small grant scheme. It will pay for half the costs of any works carried out on shopfronts. The maximum grant is around £1000.
Access to work
Grant scheme to fund special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help people with disabilities access employment
Clean Growth Fund
Funding for companies developing green technologies across a wide range of sectors
Workplace Charging Scheme (ECS)
A government scheme to reduce the purchase and installation cost of workplace charging stations for electric vehicles. Closing date: 31 March 2026
Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF)
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF II) provides commercial finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of concept and Equity Finance funds.
