Business funding

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

A range of Government programmes are available for employers who are considering hiring employees, offering work experience or upskilling existing staff.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

You can get help from the government to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment and occasional incentive payments.

Delivery of the Jobs Guarantee will begin in 6 areas from Spring 2026, providing jobs to more than 1,000 young people across: Birmingham and Solihull, East Midlands, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Essex, Central and East Scotland, Southwest and Southeast Wales.