Aspiring entrepreneurs who have encountered problems raising finance for their business ventures are set to benefit from the recently launched EnterpriseLoans East Midlands funded by emda and First Enterprise Business Agency (FEBA). EnterpriseLoans East Midlands aims to provide funding support for both existing and budding entrepreneurs by offering loans of between £3,000 and £20,000. The loan fund is specifically designed for those people who are unable to access finance from traditional sources such as banks.

For more information about EnterpriseLoans East Midlands please call 0845 602 7355 or visit the site for further details.

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is responsible for the programme management and delivery of the region's European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2007-2013 Competitiveness Programme.

The Programme was launched earlier this year and is now up and running. To help regional stakeholders find out more about ERDF, the region's strategy for delivering the funds, how to apply for funding and how the Programme is managed, a bespoke website had been created.

The emda-funded East Midlands STEM Partnership is the voice of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in the region. 

Through its members, it provides the stimulation, skills and support for STEM professionals of the future. 

emda have launched a special initiative for East Midlands businesses that are aiming for growth. The HighGrowth East Midlands programme is designed to offer world-class support, advice and mentoring, with the aim of increasing the profitability of businesses. There are two main elements to the new support programme, one for those that are ready for growth and another for those that are already growing.

For more information about HighGrowth East Midlands, please telephone 0845 365 4769.