Nottingham Businesses can Seize range of New Support following thousands in Government Investment
29th August 2025
Embracing AI, cutting energy costs and getting greener are among topics in an extensive series of new support programmes that have launched for firms in Nottingham City.
Delivered by East Midlands Chamber on behalf of Nottingham City Council, the Nottingham Accelerator Project runs until 31st March 2026 with a comprehensive set of workshops now open for registration.
Having received £124,982 from the government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the project strives to help firms grow, innovate, go more digital, decarbonise and reach sustainability goals.
Digital Transformation Adviser David Dobson can provide tailored one-to-one advice for businesses looking to embrace technology or AI platforms, adapt to technology and processes that have been newly introduced or get sustainability support through free energy audits and decarbonisation webinars.
Nottingham City businesses can also apply for growth vouchers up to the value of £2,000 towards specialist consultancy or training, where they are looking to adopt new technologies, improve processes and become more sustainable.
Newly launched digital and AI programmes for Autumn 2025 include:
- 16 Sept Utilising ChatGPT for your Business
- 25 Sept Vibe Coding: Using AI Prompts to Improve your Website, Write Code and Build Apps
- 2 Oct Microsoft 365 CoPilot for Business users
- 22 Oct Harnessing AI for Business
- 23 Oct Microsoft 365 CoPilot for Business users
- 20 Nov Utilising ChatGPT for your Business
- 10 Dec Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express
“The Chamber and its partners can offer a diverse breadth of tailored digital and sustainability support through Nottingham Accelerator with tailored advice, consultancy and training.
Our engaging programme will connect businesses with expertise in areas such as automation and robotics, technology to improve productivity and offer digital know-how.”
- Diane Beresford, Deputy Chief Executive, East Midlands Chamber
“We are delighted that East Midlands Chamber will be delivering dedicated support to businesses in the city of Nottingham through this funding, which will provide valuable insight and tangible impact to businesses in our city to help them thrive.”
- Linda Woodings, Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth & Transport, Nottingham City Council Councillor
Following engagement with firms, the Chamber will create an AI forum that will identify growth opportunities as firms progress their digital journey.
Click here to join the Nottingham Accelerator or call the Chamber’s Business Support Helpline on 0330 053 8639
