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About our Organisation

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the largest and most influential higher education institutions in the country. We are a university that is committed to driving forward meaningful change and we have received a wide range of prestigious awards for our research, dynamism and innovation.

Over many years the University has been a very successful provider of start up support, business growth, workforce development, and innovation services in the D2N2 area. This has included support for creative and digital businesses, innovation (including low carbon and sustainability), start-ups, and growing businesses.

About our UKSPF project

NTU and partners are on a mission to create a new Angel Investor Network coupled with investment ready businesses.
Our ambition is to to foster an inclusive and sustainable funding ecosystem in Nottingham where investors and businesses connect, creating meaningful relationships that extend beyond financial transactions.

The programme is led by the NTU Enterprise Team at Dryden Enterprise Centre in Nottingham City Centre, supported by a range of partners.

Together we’ll create a network for Nottingham that values diversity, celebrates success, and creates lasting connections.

You won’t just be investing; you'll be sharing knowledge and building a supportive group contributing to developing Nottingham's success and growth.

This programme aspires to cultivate an environment where every investor is developing businesses based in Nottingham with investments that are more than numbers; they are the catalysts for positive change.

What’s on offer:

  • Advice, coaching and mentoring and workshops for businesses and investors.
  • Creation of a mixed peer network through networking and knowledge-sharing events.
  • Opportunities for businesses to test investment pitches and receive feedback from the investor community.

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