University Business Support Team
Business Support Done Right
Based at Waterside Campus, the University’s Business Support team offers a wide range of business support services to the Northamptonshire community, South East Midlands and to the students and staff of the University.
We are a team of experienced, accredited advisers with customer-focussed support staff – providing information, advice and guidance to entrepreneurs and businesses at all stages of their development – from pre-start to scale-up. Helping clients start/grow their business with the right solutions to meet their needs.
Our Events
We offer various online and in-person events on a broad spectrum of topics, bringing together external partners and academic knowledge with our business support expertise to provide advice and guidance in a collaborative and responsive environment.
COVID-19 Response
Pathways for Recovery
Pathways for Recovery is a part funded European Social Fund, SEMLEP wide comprehensive employment support initiative focused on helping those most disadvantaged in our communities due to the impact of COVID-19. This initiative will be delivered by a regional partnership including specialist support providers, employment and skills organisations and strategic stakeholders.
Start-up Business Support
South East Midlands Start-up Programme (SEMSUP
The University’s Business Support team is a delivery partner in the South East Midlands Start-up Programme (SEMSUP). Led by Wenta, this European project focuses on social enterprises and start-ups across the South East Midlands area. The support includes the provision of one-to-one advice, workshops, grants, and incubation facilities.
Growing Business Support
Knowledge Exchange for Better Business
Delivered by the University of Northampton and its trusted partners, Knowledge Exchange for Better Business enables small businesses across Northamptonshire to develop and grow by offering free tailored support packages.
GrowthCurve
As a delivery partner with South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growth Hub (SEMLEP’s Growth Hub), the University delivers, academic-led, masterclasses as part of the Growth Curve project. Growth Curve is a fully funded (European) programme for high growth businesses based in the South East Midlands. Providing a minimum of 12-hours of tailored support, including one-to-one meetings and masterclasses.
SEMLEP’s Growth Hub also provide a wide range of services and advice for existing and growing businesses. For more information on this project please visit the Growth Curve website or contact them directly on 0300 01234 35.
Meet the Team
For more information on our services and how we can help please visit our website or email us directly at: business_support@northampton.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact us through our form.