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Leicester Accelerator

Leicester Accelerator is a business support project designed to help businesses across the city to sustain, grow and innovate, with an additional focus on digital and decarbonisation. The project supports businesses at all stages of development.

The project runs until 31 March 2026.

What support can I access?

  • 1-2-1 business advice, mentoring and diagnostic support to support your growth ambitions.
  • Growth vouchers up to £2,000 for specialist training or consultancy support where you can demonstrate that new functionality or processes will support Digital or Sustainability practices in your business.
  • Workshops to help you enhance your digital use and/or implement new processes with a specific focus on manufacturing businesses to support them to switch to advanced and automated technology.

Dedicated Specialists

At the core of the service are the specialists who will provide tailored support to help identify and address your specific business requirements.

  • Digital Transformation Specialist
  • Manufacturing Adviser

These experts provide personalised account management, helping you identify your unique challenges and opportunities. Each business receives a Diagnostic Action Plan to guide the growth journey.

How do I sign up?

Tapping into the support on offer couldn’t be easier.

If your business is based in Leicester city simply complete the form to register your interest, and a Business Adviser will be in touch to learn more about your business and to explore what support is most appropriate for you.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.

Find Out More

Complete Expression of Interest Form