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Mansfield Accelerator

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Mansfield Accelerator is a newly established, fully-funded business support initiative aimed at assisting local businesses throughout all phases of their development, fostering commencement, sustainability, growth, and innovation. Additional support will be extended to startup businesses in the Mansfield area.

The initiative, led by the East Midlands Chamber and funded by the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), will run until 31st March 2025.

The support provided through the initiative encompasses:

  • One-to-one advice, mentoring, and diagnostic support
  • Training and workshops
  • Growth vouchers
  • Help to Grow – Management Course
  • Grant funding
  • Networking and peer support
  • Energy-saving and improvement audits

If you are interested simply complete the form below, and one of the dedicated Business Advisers from the Chamber will get in touch to discuss the available support options.

[Link to Expression of Interest Form]

Accelerator Training Workshops Would you like assistance in enhancing your website, gaining insights into marketing, or exploring new areas? 

Attend the FREE in-person Accelerator Training Workshops to acquire knowledge and develop skills. These full-day workshops, held at various locations, cover a range of topics and are facilitated by expert consultants. They will help you formulate an action plan using the discussed strategies and techniques.

Start-Up Support In collaboration with NBV, access dedicated start-up support to nurture your new business. Whether you are in the pre-start or early stages of launching a new venture, you can receive advice, support, and mentoring from experienced start-up Business Advisers.

Upcoming Start-Up events:

To access this program, register your interest at enquiries@nbv.co.uk or call 0844 887 2568.

Sustainability Accelerator Businesses can access support to reduce their energy costs and enhance energy efficiencies through various workshops, training courses, one-to-one bespoke consultancy, and energy audits.

Upcoming Sustainability events:

Growth Hub Webinars Funded by the D2N2 Growth Hub, these bite-size webinars are a fantastic introduction to various topics, serving as a stepping stone into the Accelerator Training Workshops.

Webinars to look out for:

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