Setting up in England’s East Midlands

Thinking of doing business in the UK? The East Midlands team is here to make sure your business has everything it needs to set up and thrive.

We help companies from all over the world establish strong bases in the region, liaising on your behalf with government, public and private-sector organisations to help you succeed.

As part of the government-funded East Midlands Development Agency (emda), we provide free, confidential support including:

• Regional information (economic, demographic, labour)
• Property and site searches, please fill out an Online Enquiry Form and an adviser will be in contact
• Co-ordination of regional tours and visits
• Introductions to research centres of excellence
• Access to leading experts and researchers in your field
• Introductions to government and private-sector companies
• Access to financial assistance and grants

Once you are established here, our Investor Development team will continue to support you in the long term, helping you grow in the region.

Why choose the East Midlands?

• At the heart of the UK, the region is well-connected by air, rail and road networks to the whole of the UK and mainland Europe
• The East Midlands has particular strengths in the following sectors - transport technologies, bioscience, low-carbon, food and drink, financial services, automotive and engineering services, rail, logistics and ICT
• The region's eight leading universities are internationally-recognised centres of excellence and have a strong tradition of collaborating with industry, including dedicated iNets - or innovation networks - set up to foster joint working between researchers and business
• The East Midlands is the 3rd highest region in the UK for investment in research and development
• The region offers a cost-competitive business base - office space, housing and labour costs are all well below the national average and far lower than London and the South East, with access to a growing and highly skilled workforce
• 2,100 international companies have chosen to locate in the East Midlands including industry leaders such as Toyota, Pepsico, Experian, Rolls-Royce, Bombardier and AstraZeneca
• The East Midlands offers an excellent quality of life, with quick travel to work times, unspoilt countryside balanced with vibrant cities,and a strong mix of sporting and cultural activities to enjoy
• The England's East Midlands team provides an extensive network of business support, from tailored relocation assistance via specialist Business Relationship Managers, to Investor Development working to meet changing business needs for companies located in the region