Funding & Investment

Pharmaceutical Quality by Design at De Montfort University offers post-graduate courses and  bespoke ERDF funded support around the implementation of QbD in business. 
The support could include mentoring, laboratory analysis, formal training and distance learning. www.qbd-dmu.co.uk Contact  Mark Tucker 0116 257 7124  qbd@dmu.ac.uk

Loughborough University runs Graduate Gateway connecting graduates with businesses in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to undertake a project-specific 26-week company placement. www.lboro.ac.uk/enterprise/work-with-us/graduate-recruitment/graduate-gateway. Contact the Graduate Gateway Team 01509 223110,  kt@lboro.ac.uk.

Nottingham Trent University has The Centre for Innovation and Technology Exploitation where ERDF funded support is available to help regional SMEs explore the impact of using emerging wireless ICT technologies within their business environment and product development. www.ntu.ac.uk/CITE Contact tony.allen@ntu.ac.uk  0115 848 8368

NVision at The University of Northampton has ERDF funding  to reduce costs for East Midlands SMEs in developing a project using immersive 3D (Virtual Reality). NVision can support you with product design reviews, virtual prototyping, product launches, promotional, marketing, sponsorship and branding events, CAD modelling, rendering, animations and research – all using powerful visualisation technologies.www.nvision-ipt.com Contact james.powell@northampton.ac.uk or call 01604 893816.

Chemistry Innovation Lab at The University of Nottingham is an ERDF funded project that provides  provides funded support to facilitate access to specialist chemistry skills, knowledge, equipment and new technologies. Assistance offered is flexible but examples include analytical work, feasibility studies, consultancy and literature reviews. www.nottingham.ac.uk/cil  Contact freya.hine@nottingham.ac.uk  0115 84 68078.

University of Derby deliver e-learning and e-assessment solutions for businesses quickly deliver solutions ranging from simple e-learning training modules through to very complex e-assessment tools utilising the latest e-gaming technologies. www.i4learn.co.uk. Contact John Leighton
01332 597892  info@i4learn.co.uk

Space Ideas Hub at the University of Leicester offers ERDF funded support to identify solutions to technical challenges using technologies developed within the University of Leicester and opportunities for business to benefit from space technology. www.spaceideashub.com Contact andy.powell@spaceideashub.com  0116 229 7732 .

University of Lincoln offer business incubation support through it’s Sparkhouse Studios providing a supportive environment for new businesses to develop and grow as well as offering low-cost rent, facilities and mentoring for entrepreneurs. www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/businessservices/businessincubation  Contact Research & Enterprise Services on 0800 915 5278 or enterprise@lincoln.ac.uk.