‘Help to Grow has taken me out of my comfort zone’

‘Help to Grow has taken me out of my comfort zone’

Callum Harvey, technical manager at Agrimin, explains how the Hull University Business School course has helped him see his business from a different perspective I joined the Help to Grow management programme to help me with my management skills and help my business to grow. We didn’t have any specific challenges to address as the business is growing faster than we can keep pace with, so we...

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The partners helping to deliver the Innovate Humber project

The partners helping to deliver the Innovate Humber project

Innovation is a daily occurrence for businesses across the spectrum, from sole traders to established enterprises. While businesses can grow through adaptation and on-the-spot thinking, a structured approach to innovation can spark fresh ideas and generate value. The Innovate Humber project, partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), offers a well-designed, free support...

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Keynote speakers deliver expertise and insights at Next Big Thing events

Keynote speakers deliver expertise and insights at Next Big Thing events

The Next Big Thing, a two-day Innovation Acceleration event that took place earlier this month, has been hailed a huge success. The Hull Culture & Leisure event, part of the Innovate Humber business support project, was free for eligible SMEs to attend and was an impressive showcase of breakthrough innovation techniques essential for breaking into the rapidly evolving, game-changing markets....

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Innovate Humber workshops help businesses develop new products, processes and services

Innovate Humber workshops help businesses develop new products, processes and services

Businesses looking to develop a new idea for a product, process or service are being invited to a series of workshops run by Innovate Humber. This fully funded valuable business support is a limited time offer only, available until the end of June 2023. Innovate Humber, a project managed by Hull Libraries, Hull Culture & Leisure, provides specialist information and resources for anyone...

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Businesses urged to apply for energy-efficiency grants

Businesses urged to apply for energy-efficiency grants

Businesses in Hull are being called on to think about their energy use – and whether there is anything they can do to become more energy efficient. The Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEES) helps small and medium enterprises in Hull reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering grant funding of up to £15,000, which will help to replace existing inefficient systems and equipment...

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