University of Bedfordshire, University of Northamptonshire, UK Government, EU Social Fund, and Time2Grow logos
This programme is now closed. However, we can offer similar type of support through a number of other initiatives.

Please get in touch with us to discuss your needs. 

Time2Grow was designed to help businesses in the SEMLEP area solve some of their most challenging programmes by accessing a skilled graduate workforce. Time2Grow was part-funded by the European Social Fund.

Some of the areas Time2Grow had supported:

List of Solutions

Who was Time2Grow for?

  • Businesses that have a challenge to solve but can’t quite find the time to do it
  • Start-up and established businesses with fewer than 250 employees
  • Businesses registered in the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) area
  • Businesses looking to benefit from a temporary internship programme

What was on offer?

  • Access to ANY graduate who had graduated within the last 5 years from ANY regional university
  • The graduate supported the business for up to 10 weeks (at 28 hrs p/w)
  • The University employed the graduate and funded 60% of the salary, the graduate reported to the business
  • Business received CVs enabling them to shortlist, interview and appoint candidates

For more information about this project, please read the Summative Assessment [PDF]