What is business incubation?

Business Incubation at the University of Derby simply means offering a level of support to pre start-up, start-up and relatively new businesses.  This support will allow your business to get the best start it possibly can, with the aim of getting your business to become sustainable at your third year of trading, if not earlier.

We offer high-quality subsidised accommodation, so that you have a prestigious business address, a comfortable office and a meeting place. A place that reflects well on you and where your customers can visit you in an appropriate business environment.

We encourage peer group support fostered by the proximity of other businesses which share some key characteristics.  Incubation centres also boast an entrepreneurial environment where confidence can be built and opportunities exploited.

In addition, we offer a whole range of individually tailored business support activities to enable you business to thrive and grow.  We offer this support either completely free of charge or partially funded.
 
If you live or work in an Objective 2 area we can offer you the support services without the need for you to take physical office space at Network House.  To check whether you are in an Objective 2 area, please click on the link below:
 
http://www.go-em.gov.uk/euro_skin/search_skin.php
 
If you would like at receive support in this way, please Contact Us.