Guides
A focused index of guides from the Startup Derby resource library.
Guides
- Set up a business in Derby
A practical launch path for Derby founders using East Midlands support, universities, local procurement and UK startup finance, covering registration, tax, banking, licences, evidence and first customers in Derby and the East Midlands.
- Derby startup funding and grants map
Map grants, loans, accelerators, angels, venture routes, procurement revenue and non-dilutive options available to founders in Derby and the East Midlands.
- Derby IP and trademark guide
A practical protection guide for names, logos, software, designs, data, research, contracts and investor-facing IP evidence in United Kingdom.
- Derby startup support map
Find the right support route across public programmes, universities, accelerators, finance providers, skills partners and sector networks serving Derby and the East Midlands.
- Derby procurement, export and B2B sales guide
Prepare for public procurement, corporate pilots, channel partnerships, export opportunities and buyer due diligence connected to Derby and the East Midlands.
- Derby university, talent and partnership guide
Use universities, skills providers, student talent, research partners, labs and founder communities to build capability in Derby and the East Midlands.