Business funding
A database of funding and funded programmes available for your business
For a list of all the grants available from the Council visit our Council grants webpage.
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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.
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.
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.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. enable businesses to source University expertise and employ a graduate at for 10 weeks to 3 years for a specific project.
Plug in Van and Truck Discount
UK Government funded grant to discount the cost of purchasing new plug in vans and trucks
Made Smarter East Midlands
Made Smarter East Midlands Digital experts will provide advice and support to manufacturing businesses on how to switch to advanced and automated technologies.
Invest to Grow
The Invest to Grow is an investment programme managed by the University of Derby, designed to support private sector businesses, predominantly in the form of loan funding and small percentage of grants, to grow and create jobs.
Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant
A small grant scheme aiming to support the creative and community sector to take part in Derbyshire Makes administered by Derbyshire County Council funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
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.
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
