Businesses in Nottingham now have access to a series of programmes designed to support growth, digital adoption, and sustainability. The Nottingham Accelerator initiative, delivered by East Midlands Chamber on behalf of Nottingham City Council, will run until 31 March 2026. The project has received £124,982 in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support local firms in innovating, adopting technology, reducing their carbon impact, and achieving sustainability targets.
Support under the programme includes workshops, one-to-one guidance, consultancy, and funding. Digital Transformation advisers offer tailored advice on artificial intelligence, technology adoption, process improvement, and energy efficiency through complimentary audits and decarbonisation webinars. Businesses can apply for growth vouchers of up to £2,000 to access specialist consultancy or training aimed at improving processes, adopting new technologies, and advancing sustainability initiatives.
The Autumn 2025 programme includes sessions covering the use of ChatGPT for business, an introduction to Vibe Coding, Microsoft 365 CoPilot for business users, harnessing AI for business applications, and mastering graphic design using Canva and Adobe Express. Following engagement with participating firms, East Midlands Chamber will establish an AI forum to identify growth opportunities and support businesses as they progress on their digital transformation journeys.
