Innovate & Elevate Rochford District

Empowering Rochford District’s Future Leaders.

Rochford District’s most ambitious businesses are rising up.
Innovate & Elevate Rochford District is a fully funded business support and leadership programme designed to help local SMEs innovate, lead and grow.

Delivered by Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG) on behalf of Rochford District Council, and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), this initiative gives local businesses access to over £2,000 worth of expert-led training and support – completely free.

Innovate & Elevate Rochford District helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the district strengthen their operations, embrace new technologies, explore R&D opportunities and enhance leadership skills.

Whether you’re looking to innovate your products, grow your customer base, or refine your business strategy, this programme offers the tools, guidance and connections to take your business to the next level.

What Is the Programme?

What you’ll gain

As a participant, you’ll have access to:

  • 1-to-1 Business Advice – Personalised guidance, online or in-person.

  • Funding & Finance Support – Navigate grants, investment, and growth funding.

  • Grant-Writing Workshop – Learn how to write effective grant applications.

  • The Elevation Lab – A comprehensive leadership accelerator covering strategy, marketing, finance, and pitching.

  • Peer-to-Peer Networking – Connect and collaborate with like-minded business leaders.