Derbyshire Accelerator

The Derbyshire Accelerator offered a range of funded support to help businesses based in the Derbyshire Dales or High Peak area to recover from the pandemic, grow, innovate or change how they do business.

The Derbyshire Accelerator was one strand of the East Midlands Accelerator Programme. East Midlands Chamber were leading the programme, with other partners in Derbyshire including the University of Derby, Derbyshire County Council, Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire and The Food and Drink Forum. The project was part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

This programme of support has now closed. Explore other support available for businesses.

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Net-Zero Accelerator

Access to free resources to help businesses to improve their energy, resource and operational efficiency and take some steps in their net zero journeys.

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Case studies

A showcase of some of the businesses we supported through the project.

Free business consultancy helps 'energy from waste' firm

Environ Ltd, a specialist solutions provider to the ‘energy from waste’ sector, received free business consultancy through the Derbyshire Accelerator programme. Find out why this came at a...

Local charity heading to net zero with our support

Buxton-based charity, Zink, has received funding and support through the Derbyshire Accelerator scheme, to help it become more sustainable. Read the case study to find out more.

Funding increases capacity and sustainability at digital marketing agency

Bakewell-based digital marketing agency, Destination Digital, was able to take on an extra member of staff and improve its sustainability, thanks to funding from Derbyshire Accelerator. Read the ...

Nutrition and retreat business launches with University support

Nutrition and Retreat is a new venture for Zaremba Marsden Ltd — a small business based in Matlock. Read the case study to find out more.

Whitehouse Construction benefits from our manufacturing expertise

Civil engineering firm, Whitehouse Construction, is benefitting from funded manufacturing support thanks to the Derbyshire Accelerator scheme. Read the case study to find out more. 

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Business Resources on Demand

Our business resources on demand platform will provide you with access to valuable content tailored to support your personal and professional development.

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Free Business Health Check

We have developed a brand-new business health check tool specifically for small organisations. This free resource is designed to offer practical information and guidance, on how to recover and improve business performance during the current economic climate.

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