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Universities for Nottingham

Universities for Nottingham

About our Organisation

The Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement brings together ten key organisations from across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, to work collectively in support of the residents and the communities that unite us.

The positive impact of our two universities reaches far beyond those who study or work with us. Our social, economic and cultural impact is significant. We add £3.8billion to the UK economy every year, supporting 25,000 jobs across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire alone, according to analysis by Public First.

About our UKSPF project

Commencing in April 2025, The University of Nottingham will collaborate with Nottingham Trent University to deliver a programme of grants and support to Nottingham based businesses to improve innovation, productivity and skills.  
 
Businesses will be able to access bespoke support through: 
 
Talent Grants: Promoting and fostering innovation, including innovative practices, products, and roles. Businesses will receive a £2,000 grant to subsidise the recruitment of a graduate role for a minimum 8-week period. Businesses will benefit from a range of opportunities to engage with students and graduates. 
 
Innovation Vouchers: Up to £5,000 will be offered to businesses to enable access to technically focussed support through:

  • Food Innovation Centre: Science and technology consultancy, new product or process development support 
  • Chemistry Innovation Laboratory: Analytical and product development support across the chemical, materials and life-sciences sectors.  
  • Institute of Aerospace Technology: Working across the aerospace supply chain. 
  • Precision Manufacturing: Consultancy on design for manufacturing, manufacture of prototypes, and measurement and inspection services. 
  • Design Matters: Professional sustainable product & packaging design consultancy. 
  • VIP Studio: Technical research and innovation support for creative, digital, and tech businesses entering cultural sectors. 
  • UNIEI & UNIP: Executive and enterprise education and the opportunity to benefit from colocation with researchers. 
     

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