Business Grants in the East Midlands
The East Midlands provides business funding through local councils, the regional Growth Hub, and various LEP programmes. The region has strengths in manufacturing, logistics, and food production.
D2N2 Growth Hub
The D2N2 Growth Hub covers Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. They provide free business support and can connect you with grant funding for growth and innovation projects.
Leicester and Leicestershire
Leicester City Council and the LLEP offer business support programmes. The area has particular strengths in textiles, space and satellite technology, and food manufacturing.
County Council Grants
Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland each have county-level business support through their councils. Rural business grants are often available alongside more general SME support.
East Midlands Business Grants
26 grants found
DRIVEN - ESF High Level Skills programme
Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talented students and graduates. £1,000 funding per graduate recruited for 400 hours or more and / or circa £1,000 for fully funded 80 hour internship. No limits on multiple awards.
Business start-up grant scheme - Mansfield
Grant to fund new businesses in the Mansfield area.
Business Growth Grant Scheme - Mansfield
Grants for established businesses in Mansfield that can produce a growth plan leading to job creation.
Business Assist - NBV
One-to-one advisory sessions and specialised workshops available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.
Enterprising Ashfield
Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business
BridgeAI
A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.
EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service
Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
DRIVE35 Funding Programme
Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.
Business Growth Fund
Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme
Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in East Midlands