Innovate & Elevate – Rochford District
Empowering Rochford’s Future Leaders.
Rochford’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 the 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.
What Is the Programme?
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 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.
Tender-Writing Workshop – Learn how to secure public sector contracts.
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.
The Elevation Lab – Business Leadership Accelerator
For 20 ambitious managers and business owners ready to lead with confidence.
Gain access to over £2,000 of professional development, including hands-on workshops, mentoring, and ongoing support.
Face-to-Face Workshops Include:
Innovation: Building a Future-Ready Business
Funding Innovation: Finance Readiness and Success
Marketing for Growth
Pitch Perfect: Communicating Your Innovation Story
Plus:
3 hours of tailored mentoring
Ongoing one-to-one business support
Access to a Demo Day Pitch Event
Post-programme support for 6 months
1:1 Business Mentoring
Get bespoke support from experienced business advisors who understand your challenges. From strategy and finance to marketing and operations, our mentors help you:
Identify growth opportunities
Overcome barriers
Build confidence in decision-making
With practical insights and an action-oriented approach, mentoring empowers you to accelerate your growth and achieve long-term success.
Bid Writing Workshop
Want to win more contracts or grants?
Our expert-led workshop gives you the tools to craft compelling bids and proposals that stand out. Learn how to:
Understand bid requirements
Meet evaluation criteria
Showcase value for money
Maximise your success rate
Perfect for businesses seeking public sector opportunities or funding for innovation and growth.
Get Involved
Ready to Innovate & Elevate your business?
Join the programme today and access expert-led innovation and leadership training, worth over £2,000 — completely free.
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. From April 2025 to March 2026, UKSPF will continue to support 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