Description
You’re invited to the Green Entrepreneurs Fund celebration event.
Derbyshire County Council have pioneered The Green Entrepreneurs Fund, a unique local authority-funded £2 million grant fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy and carbon reduction schemes, and individuals looking to retrain in the field of alternative energy. The programme was open to organisations and individuals based in Derbyshire.
Overview
Over the last three years, this Fund has supported a significant number of businesses and organisations on their journey towards net zero as well as supporting individuals via the scholarship fund to retrain with skills to enable them to enter the field of alternative energy.
This celebration recognises the innovation in Derbyshire businesses, stimulated by the Green Entrepreneurs Fund.
The event will include networking and exhibitions and a tour of Masson Mills, the northern gateway to the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Outcome
AGENDA
07.45am – 8.30am | Breakfast and networking
08.30am – 8.45am | Introduction – Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader, Derbyshire County Council & Chair, Green Entrepreneurs Fund Board
08.45am – 9.00am | East Midlands County Combined Authority – Tom Goshawk, Head of Investment Strategy and Programmes
09.00am – 9.05am | Green Entrepreneurs Fund Partner – University of Derby
09.05am – 9.30am | Beneficiary case studies
09.30am – 9.50am | Question Panel
09.50am – 10.00am | Closing remarks - Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader, Derbyshire County Council & Chair, Green Entrepreneurs Fund Board
10.00am – 11.00am -| Networking and exhibitions
