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.

Funding between £1000-£18,000 is available for further training and skills development for crafts people of all ages who live and work permanently in the UK or who want to take on an apprentice.

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

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

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.

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