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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 is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one.

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.

Grant scheme to fund special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help people with disabilities access employment

Funding for companies developing green technologies across a wide range of sectors

A government scheme to reduce the purchase and installation cost of workplace charging stations for electric vehicles. Closing date: 31 March 2026

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

UK Export Finance is the UK's official export credit agency. It provides government assistance to exporters and investors, principally in the form of insurance policies and guarantees on bank loans

Funding between £3000-£18,000 is available for scholarships, emerging makers and apprenticeships

Start-Up Loans is government funded scheme to provide advice, business loans and mentoring to startup businesses.