Talent and Innovation

Innovation Vouchers of up to £5,000 and Talent Grants of up to £2000 are available to Nottingham City businesses.

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, are offering grants and support to help businesses in the City to grow.

Innovation Vouchers will enable businesses to access a range of technically-focussed support and expertise from across the two universities.  Support will be available to a range of sectors:

• Food Innovation Centre: providing science and technology consultancy, new product or process development support for food and drink focussed businesses.
• Chemistry Innovation Laboratory: providing analytical and product development support across chemistry and materials using and life sciences businesses.
• Institute of Aerospace Technology: working across the aerospace supply chain.
• Precision Manufacturing Centre: providing consultancy on design for manufacturing, manufacture of prototypes or small batches of innovative products, and measurement and inspection services.
• Design Matters: providing professional sustainable product and packaging design consultancy.
• Virtual and Immersive Production Studio (VIP Studio): providing technical research and innovation support for creative and digital businesses and innovation support for tech companies moving into cultural and creative sectors.
• UNIEI & UNIP: Providing executive and enterprise education and the opportunity to benefit from colocation with university researchers.

Talent Grants of up to £2,000 can be used to subsidise the recruitment of a university graduate or student for a minimum of eight weeks.

Find Out More

If you would like to know more about the support available from East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub, please complete the form below.