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.
Upcoming Events
Rochford District Businesses can access these marketing training workshops FOC using discount code ROCHFORD26
Get in Touch
If you're interested in accessing support please complete the form with a few details about your business and requirements. We'll review your message and get back to you within 2 working days.
The Innovate and Elevate Rochford District Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government's five national missions, including economic growth, making the UK a clean energy superpower, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. UKSPF supports local projects focused on communities and place, supporting local businesses, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus