Free business support from The Big House

The Big House provides free support for creative and digital entrepreneurs and businesses based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, through a network of partners.

Are you?

• Thinking about starting a business and need help developing your idea?
• A start up who needs some practical advice, help with planning or operations?
• A growing business wanting to expand?
• An established business who wants to evolve or diversify into new markets?

Do you have an idea or business that involves any of the following?

• App development
• Advertising, marketing, media
• Architecture
• Arts & crafts
• Design
• Film, TV, video, radio or photography
• Gaming
• Music, performing and visual arts
• Publishing; Museums, galleries and libraries
• Tech development - software, immersive tech, AI or Virtual reality

Yes?

You could be eligible for free business support and funding. Sign up now at www.bighouse.org.uk.

From developing potential business ideas, nurturing start-ups and new entrepreneurs, to working with more established businesses wanting to expand or diversify, our partner network can offer you specialist support. Our grants, 1-2-1 mentoring, networking events, workshops and seminars can help you build your contacts and develop the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Get in touch today to see how The Big House can help you. Register your interest at www.bighouse.org.uk or email us at info@bighouse.org.uk and join in the conversation #TheBigHouse #ERDF.

Workshops and networking events

The Big House offers a wide range of free events and workshops specifically designed to meet the needs of Creative and Digital businesses. Once enrolled in the programme, you are welcome to attend any of the events run by the Partner organisations. See all Big House events...

Business support and grants

The Big House CDI Grant 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.

The Elevator programme 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.

Our partners

Our network of delivery partners include The Creative Quarter Company, Derby QUAD, Derby Theatre, NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd, New Art Exchange (NAE), D2N2 Growth Hub, Nottingham Trent University including business incubator the Hive, Nottingham City Council and the University of Derby’s School of Arts.

Our funding

The Big House is a 3-year business support programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership and Arts Council England.