If you are already trading and your business could benefit from some financial support, there is grant funding is available for both professional services and capital equipment. You will just need to provide a business case for the investment and either NTU or NBV will be able to guide you through the application process


The Big House CDI Grant from NBV supports businesses in the Creative and Digital Industries sector in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to start and grow. Grants of between £1000 and £2500 are available for equipment to help your business expand or diversify and consultancy services to support your business to grow or branch out.

 The Elevator programme from NTU provides financial support for SMEs who are looking to buy external expertise (freelancers/talent) for their business growth. The talent is not restricted and spend for expertise should be between £3,500 - £7,500. The grant reimburses 30% of the project cost.

 Who is eligible? 

If you are enrolled with The Big House and you are...

  • In the creative or digital sectors
  • Currently trading or ready to start trading
  • Registered with HMRC or Companies House
  • A Small to Medium Enterprise (SMEs must have less than 250 employees)
  • Based in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire 
  • Selling business to business NOT Business to Customer/Retail

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