High Growth Accelerator

Are you a rapidly growing business?

If your business is based in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire and can demonstrate 20% annual growth in revenue, employment, or market share over the past three consecutive years, the High Growth Accelerator project delivered by East Midlands chamber can offer you tailored academic and business support to innovate, scale, and grow sustainably.

Manufacturing & Engineering, Green Energy and Technology, and Creative and Digital industries will be a particular focus for the project.

How does the High Growth Accelerator help scaling businesses?

Expert Business Advice

Tap into 1-to-1 support from qualified Business Advisers to assess your business's current position and develop a bespoke growth roadmap with clear objectives and KPIs. 

Access to Finance

Apply for grant funding to expand and grow, including:

• Innovation Vouchers up to £5,000 - Access specialist support from university technical innovation centres
• Student and graduate hire talent grant of £2,000 to support the salary cost of this role. (Please contact Dr Harry Taylor if you are interested in the vouchers or student/graduate talent support).

Your High Growth Adviser will also signpost you to further regional and national support where available 

Find out more on the link below:

High Growth Accelerator - EMCCA Growth Hub

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.