East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster

How they can help

Support and programmes

• Service

  British Industry Supercharger

  East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster

  East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber

  Electricity policy-cost exemptions and up to 90% compensation for eligible network charging costs.

  • Net Zero & Sustainability
  • Finance

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• Service

  DBT Regional International Trade Support

  East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster

  East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber

  One-to-one eligible business support, overseas market expertise, buyer and supply-chain access, workshops, trade missions and events.

  • Business Growth
  • Export

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  Fast-Track UKCA

  East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster

  East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber

  Explains optional Fast-Track UKCA route using UK and/or recognised EU essential requirements and conformity assessment processes.

  • Facilities & Technical Support

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  Growth and Skills Levy: Apprenticeship Units

  East Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster

  East Midlands, East of England, Greater London, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber

  Short courses of 30 to 140 delivery hours over 1 to 16 weeks. Current manufacturing-relevant units include AI leadership, battery manufacturing, electrical fitting, mechanical fitting and mechanised welding.

  • Machining & fabrication
  • Energy & net zero
  • Skills & training

  • Digital & Automation
  • Skills & Training

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