Business Support Available

There is a wide range of advice, practical support and potential investment available to help cyber businesses in the region to start, scale and evolve. This page showcases a range of support available from local and regional support providers.

Support, Advice and Funding Schemes

Whether you’re a pre-entrepreneur wanting to launch a cyber business, an SME, or an established business working in the cyber security space – there’s business support available to you.

Browse through the hundreds of business support options available for cyber businesses based in the North East, ranging from HR and legal support, to funding advice and investment fundraising, and everything in between.

There’s support available for businesses of all sizes – just scroll through or search using the search bar and explore below.

This business support is regularly updated by a member of the CyberNorth team, but due to the dynamic nature of business support and funding, some schemes may be removed at short notice, eligibility criteria may evolve or funding pots may close. Please check with individual providers that your business support of interest is still running and to confirm that you are eligible to take advantage of the support available.

Support ProviderDescriptionSupport Scheme NameDetailsFunding/Loan AmountLocation EligibilityEligibility DetailsSocialsLast Reviewed
365 Business FinanceFinance providerMerchant Cash AdvanceUnsecured business finance solution£10,000 - £300,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses processing £10,000/month in credit and debit card salesLinkedInFebruary 2022
AcasAdvice on workplace rights, rules and best practiceAdviceFree advice on employment rights, rules and best practiceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
AcasAdvice on workplace rights, rules and best practiceCovid-19 AdviceBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
AcasAdvice on workplace rights, rules and best practiceDispute Resolution ServicesHelp getting a legal agreement without an employment tribunalN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
AcasAdvice on workplace rights, rules and best practiceTemplatesLetters, forms and policy documentsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
AcasAdvice on workplace rights, rules and best practiceTrainingCourses, events and tailored support on employment topicsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Advance NorthumberlandSupport for businesses in NorthumberlandThe Rural Growth NetworkFunding and expertise to help generate rural economic growthCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Gateshead only), County DurhamLocated in a rural area in listed locationsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Rural Design Centre Innovation ProjectDelivering change in rural communitiesInnovation ChallengeWork alongside industry experts to find a solution to a specific rural issueN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Rural Design Centre Innovation ProjectDelivering change in rural communitiesGrant ProgrammeFollowing involvement with an Innovation Challenge, organisations can apply for a grant50% of grant funding towards a £6,000 project
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Rural Business Growth ServiceGenerating rural economic growthBusiness SupportOne-to-one specialist advice to help you develop a business planN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEs and micro businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Rural Business Growth ServiceGenerating rural economic growthCapital Grant FundFunding for businesses with clear growth potential50% of grant funding towards a £20,000+ projectNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEs and micro businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Advance Northumberland BusinessSupport for businesses in NorthumberlandAccess:NorthumberlandSupport to accelerate new investment and growth from international companies setting up new operationsN/ANorthumberlandAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Advance Northumberland BusinessSupport for businesses in NorthumberlandInvest in NorthumberlandSupport for businesses looking to invest in Northumberland, local knowledge and introductions to networks, property and site searches, supply chain connectionsN/ANorthumberlandAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Angels DenEurope’s largest investor-led fintech platformAngels Den FundingPitch for investment from an Angels Den investorMinimum £50,000, up to £1,000,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses beyond the idea stage, with high growth potentialLinkedInFebruary 2022
AccelerateHerAccelerating growth for female foundersAccelerateHer AwardsAwards celebrating and supporting women excelling in their sectorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusiness must have at least one female founderTwitterFebruary 2022
AccelerateHerAccelerating growth for female foundersMentoringOne-to-one mentoring from start-up experts and investor readiness mentoringN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusiness must have at least one female founderTwitterFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportBarclays Eagle Labs Student AcceleratorAccelerator programme for students with innovative business ideasN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideYou must be a studentLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportFunding Readiness ProgrammeProgramme designed to teach you the skills and knowledge needed to fund business growthN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEarly-stage businesses to established scale-upsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportFemale FoundersBusiness support, workshops, networking, dedicated growth programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportEthnically Diverse FoundersBusiness support, workshops, networking, dedicated growth programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBAME entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportLGBT+ FoundersBusiness support, workshops, networking, dedicated growth programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideLGBTQ+ entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportVeteran FoundersBusiness support, workshops, networking, dedicated growth programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideVeteran entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportBarclays Black Founder AcceleratorBusiness support, workshops, networking, dedicated growth programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBAME entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Barclays Eagle LabsInnovation and scale-up supportGlobal ConnectTailored programmes that help high growth start-ups to scale globallyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-upsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Better Business FinanceBusiness support providerBusiness Bank Account FinderHelp to find and open a Business Current AccountN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to open a Business Current AccountLinkedInFebruary 2022
Better Business FinanceBusiness support providerBetter Business Finance FinderFind finance and funding for your businessCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
British Business BankBankStart Up LoanLow-interest personal loans and mentoring to help you start or grow a new business£500 - £25,000 over 1-5 years at a fixed rate of 6% per annumNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideNew business or trading for up to 24 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business and IP Centre North EastAdvice for start-up and existing businessesMarket IntelligenceAccess to high quality business research and BIPC databasesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business and IP Centre North EastAdvice for start-up and existing businessesCovid-19 UpdatesBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business and IP Centre North EastAdvice for start-up and existing businessesEventsEvents hosted by BIPC North EastN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business and IP Centre North EastAdvice for start-up and existing businessesExperts in ResidenceBusinesses advice and support for wide range of topicsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business and IP Centre North EastAdvice for start-up and existing businessesIntellectual PropertyIntellectual property workshops and adviceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilBusiness SupportRange of business support - changes regularlyN/ACounty DurhamCase by case basisLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilDurham City Incubator (DCI)Six month accelerator programme and start-up funding£2,500 grantCounty DurhamBusinesses trading less than a year or entrepreneurs with a start-up ideaLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilOffice SpaceExpansion/relocation to County Durham help and supportN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilKey Account ManagementBusiness support in the form of account managementN/ACounty DurhamLarger businesses who do not meet SME defintionLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilCounty Durham Growth FundFunding for businesses looking to expand or establish new operations45% of expenditure of a £100,000 capital investmentCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business DurhamBusiness support service for Durham County CouncilDurham Business Opportunities ProgrammeSupport finding new contracts, premises, suppliers or investmentCase by case basisCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Enterprise FundResponsible finance for SMEsRecovery Loan SchemeFinance for businesses as they recover from the pandemic£25,001 - £250,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Enterprise FundResponsible finance for SMEsBoost LoanShort-term secured loans for businessesUp to £250,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Enterprise FundResponsible finance for SMEsExpand LoanFlexible unsecured financeUp to £100,000 in Teesside, up to £50,000 in other North East areasNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Enterprise FundResponsible finance for SMEsFlourish LoanSecured loansUp to £250,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilInvest GatesheadInformation and advice for businesses wanting to invest in GatesheadN/ATyne and Wear (Gateshead only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilGateshead WorksProfessional recruitment serviceN/ATyne and Wear (Gateshead only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilBusiness CoursesOne-to-one advice and business coursesN/ATyne and Wear (Gateshead only)Start-upsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilBusiness PlanningBusiness planning templateN/ATyne and Wear (Gateshead only)Start-upsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilGraduates in GatesheadBusiness advice and support for students with innovative business ideasN/ATyne and Wear (Gateshead only)You must be a studentLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business GatesheadBusiness support from Gateshead CouncilApprenticeship Levy FundsAccess to levy funds to fund the cost of apprenticeship training and assessmentCase by case basisTyne and Wear (Gateshead only)Small businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
BGFFlexible equity growth funding providerTalent NetworkAdvice, commerical insight and interim leadershipN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
BGFFlexible equity growth funding providerExpertise On-DemandSpecialist business advice for BDF portfolio companiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
BGFFlexible equity growth funding providerFundingFunding for organic growth, international expansion, or growth through acquisitionCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideTurnover of £2m+LinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Investors GroupEquity finance and business support providerBiG FundingEquity finance and business support£10,000 - £1mNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsFebruary 2022
Business NorthumberlandBusiness support providerOnline LearningOnline business learning coursesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and WearSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business NorthumberlandBusiness support providerBEST Business Energy Saving TeamFully-funded energy efficiency audit and grant funding33% of the cost of an energy efficiency upgrade project costing £3,000-£24,999Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (except South Tyneside)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
CDC Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportPremium Business CoachingOne-to-one business coachingN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
CDC Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportBusiness CoachingSupport and advice on setting up a businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
CDC Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportPlan B Business SupportSupport from a business advisor helping you to re-evaluate your business strategyN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
CDC Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportWorkshopsBusiness skills workshops - changed regularlyN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Centre for Process InnovationTechnology innovation centreFunding and FinanceAccess funding and finance from the CPI websiteCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Centre for Process InnovationTechnology innovation centreInnovation IntegratorHelp to identify innovation gaps, prioritise resources and become market-readyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Centre for Process InnovationTechnology innovation centreSonnet ProjectFunding and access to CPI’s expertise and facilities for IoT product developmentCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
CIPDProfessional body for HRCIPD LearningHR training coursesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
CIPDProfessional body for HRKnowledge HubFree HR resources and adviceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Cobweb InformationInformation for business support professionalsCOBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)Encyclopaedia of practical information for small businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Community Action NorthumberlandHelping to sustain rural communities in NorthumberlandEnergyCAN for OrganisationsEnergy bulk buying and switching serviceN/ANorthumberlandSmall businessesFacebookFebruary 2022
CompeteForContract finder platformBecome a CompeteFor supplierAccess to supply chain opportunitiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Confederation of British IndustryBusiness organisation representing companies from all sectorsCoronavirus HubBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Confederation of British IndustryBusiness organisation representing companies from all sectorsEvents and NetworkingVarious event categories free for all CBI membersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Confederation of British IndustryBusiness organisation representing companies from all sectorsLeadership Development ProgrammesDevelop leaders’ ability to better understand and influence the political and policy environment for their businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Conviction Investment PartnersVenture capital groupFounders FundCapital for early stage, high growth software companiesUp to £20mNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideB2B SaaS businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesGet Ready to InnovateBusiness innovation workshops from Northumbria UniversityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and WearSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesChallengesComplete an innovation challengeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesConsultancy and Knowledge ExchangeBusiness support delivered by academics and researchersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesWorkshopsProgramme of free workshops to develop innovation capacityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesInternshipsFunded internship with a recent graduate or current masters studentN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Creative Fuse North EastPartnership between the North East’s five universitiesSector Analysis and IntelligenceHelp developing knowledge and understanding to influence policyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
CrowdcubeEquity crowdfunding platform for entrepreneursEarly FundingGrowth funding£250,000 - £750,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessidePrivate companiesLinkedInFebruary 2022
CrowdcubeEquity crowdfunding platform for entrepreneursFunded CommunityServices to help your business growN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideUnclearLinkedInFebruary 2022
CrowdcubeEquity crowdfunding platform for entrepreneursGrowth FundingFunding for established businesses£750,000+Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideUnclearLinkedInFebruary 2022
CrowdcubeEquity crowdfunding platform for entrepreneursSeed FundingFunding for start-ups£150,000 - £249,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessidePrivate companiesLinkedInFebruary 2022
CrowdcubeEquity crowdfunding platform for entrepreneursKnowledge HubCrowdfunding tips and adviceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Darlington Borough CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATeesside (Darlington only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
Department for International TradeGovernmentBe More Digital - Boost your ExportSix-week training programme to develop international digital strategyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideB2B, trading overseas, trading for 12 months+February 2022
Department for International TradeGovernmentExport and Growth HelpHelp for companies wanting to export and grow overseasN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEs and medium-sized businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Department for International TradeGovernmentTrade FinanceFinance and insurance to help your business exportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
Department for International TradeGovernmentExport Support ServiceFree advice from the government’s Export Support Service helplineN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
Design Network NorthHelping businesses to utilise design skills and processesRise and DesignNetworking discussing design practices and business opportunitiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Design Network NorthHelping businesses to utilise design skills and processesBoomerangQ&A forum from the North East design communityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Design Network NorthHelping businesses to utilise design skills and processesThe Design PortalDatabase to find designers, manufacturers, or design related servicesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Digital Catapult North East Tees ValleyAccelerating adoption of advanced digital technologiesDigital Catapult NETVInnovation servicesN/ATeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Digital Drive DurhamDigital technology support initiative for businessesDigital AdviceBusiness adviceN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Digital Drive DurhamDigital technology support initiative for businessesEventsWorkshops, masterclasses and conferencesN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Digital Drive DurhamDigital technology support initiative for businessesGrant FundingFunding for business development projects40% towards a £2,500 projectCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesAccelerator ProgrammeInteractive weekly workshops to accelerate business growthN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesCreative and Cultural Sector InternshipsAccess to a Teesside graduate/postgraduate for a 4 week internshipN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesCommunity AreaJoin the online community areaN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesDigital Business SupportConsultancy advice and market intelligenceN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesDigital Assist ProgrammesBusiness consultancy to help with technology adoptionN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesSCALE ProgrammeWorkshops on scaling and increasing the profitability of your businessN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
DigitalCityDigital expertise and support for Teesside businessesDigital Essentials WorkshopsWorkshops exploring the benefits of digital technologyN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham Business GroupSmall business support and networking groupBusiness NetworkingNetworking event with DBC members twice a monthN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham Business GroupSmall business support and networking groupOffice ServicesWorkspace, office, and meeting room hireN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham Business GroupSmall business support and networking groupThe Executive GroupLunch events for senior-level managersN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ACounty DurhamRelevant areasLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilCovid-19 SupportBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilBusiness Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP)Fully funded energy audit and grants for costsUnclearCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilBetter Business for AllHelp for businesses to understand the regulations that apply to themN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilDurham Business Growth GrantGrants for businesses with plans to grow or employ more staff£1,000 - £2,000 grantCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham County CouncilCouncilFinchale Business BoostBusiness advice, guidance and training and grant fundingUnclearCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamOnline Business SupportFree online business support and resourcesN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamDABS LabsWorkshop for those at an early stage of developing a new businessN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamDABS PioneersWorkshop for those close to launching a new businessN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamDABS Sprint28-day fast track start-up programmeN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamDABS TeamsWorkshop to learn about your own strengths and skills gapsN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham StartupsSupport for start-ups in County DurhamDABS Early Stage ProgrammeBusiness support to identify opportunities to growN/ACounty DurhamPre-entrepreneurs and businesses trading less than 12 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionApprenticeship FundingFund an apprentice from Durham University’s Apprenticeship LevyCase by case basisCounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionResearch and Innovation ServiceHands-on support for all aspects of research-related workN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionOrbitAccess office and hotdesk space, opportunities to collaborate and networkN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionKnowledge Transfer PartnershipsBring together a company partner, academic team and graduate to fulfil a challenging and exciting projectCase by case basisCounty DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionAdvertising ServicesFree vacancy advertising service for graduate roles, internships, placements or part-time workN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Durham UniversityHigher education institutionIntensive Industrial Innovation ProgrammeWork with regional universities to develop new services and products for the market with the help of a PhD studentN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Dynamo North EastSupport network to grow the regional tech economyWebinars, Events and NetworkingBecome a member to become part of a specialised cluster and to attend eventsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
East Durham Business ServiceBusiness support providerSpace HireAffordable meeting room and office hire based in Novus Business CentreN/ACounty DurhamAll businessesFebruary 2022
East Durham Business ServiceBusiness support providerStart-up AdviceBusiness advice and mentoring sessions for start-upsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamStart-upsFebruary 2022
East Durham CollegeFurther education institutionDigital Skills TrainingFree digital training to grow your businessN/ACounty DurhamSMEsFacebookFebruary 2022
Education Development TrustSupport programme for SMEsNorth East AmbitionHelp for local businesses to upskill their workforceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Enterprise Made SimpleBusiness support providerGoing for GrowthFully-funded business growth courseN/AUnclearUnclearLinkedInFebruary 2022
Enterprise Made SimpleBusiness support providerEnterprise Revolution CICMentoring and workshopsN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Enterprise NationBusiness training and coaching1-to-1 Mentoring with BT and GoogleDigital marketing and social media strategy supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Entrepreneurs' ForumForum for North East entrepreneursMentoringPeer-to-peer mentoring programme connects members to share knowledgeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideCEO or principal of the businessLinkedInFebruary 2022
Entrepreneurs' ForumForum for North East entrepreneursScale-up Leader’s AcademySupport to grow your company faster and more sustainablyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideCEO or principal of the businessLinkedInFebruary 2022
Entrepreneurs' ForumForum for North East entrepreneursEventsConferences, dinners, award shows, panel discussionsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideCEO or principal of the businessLinkedInFebruary 2022
Federation of Small BusinessesSupport for small businessesBusiness Advice and SupportBusiness support and advice e.g. late payments, help gaining 'Good Business Charter' accreditationN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Federation of Small BusinessesSupport for small businessesCovid-19 AdviceBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Federation of Small BusinessesSupport for small businessesRecovery ReadyAdvice and resources on getting your small business running following the pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Federation of Small BusinessesSupport for small businessesSustainability HubAdvice and resources on getting your small business more sustainableN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Federation of Small BusinessesSupport for small businessesSkills HubArticles, guides, on-demand events and training for small businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesBusiness Charge CardBusiness card which gives you 1% cashback on business purchasesPurchases up to your credit limitNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideDetails to followLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesFlexiPayBuy now, pay later service for stock/equipment purchases£2,000 - £50,000 credit limitNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideDetails to followLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesSmall Business LoanSmall business loan with fixed monthly repayments£10,000 - £500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesCompany LoanCompany loan for a wide variety of purposes£10,000 - £500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesSelf-Employed LoansSelf-employed business loan with fixed monthly repayments£10,000 - £350,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesUnsecured LoansUnsecured business loan£10,000 - £500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Funding CircleFunding and loans for small businessesRecovery Loan SchemeAccess the Recovery Loan Scheme through Funding Circle£25,001 - £350,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAnnual turnover up to £45mLinkedInFebruary 2022
FW CapitalFinance providerNorthern Powerhouse Investment FundA number of funds available to boost business growth in the North of England£25,000 - £2mTeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
FW CapitalFinance providerTees Valley Catalyst FundWin new contracts using short-term debt investments£100,000 - £2mNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEs and large businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
GeneratorSupport for digital creative industriesDigital UnionA network to promote the North East’s Digital Creative sectorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
GeneratorSupport for digital creative industriesSupply Chain North EastBusiness coaching and specialist advice in a range of areasN/AUnclearAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Go Further IndexPartnership between UMi, CPI and GCVGo Further InvestmentPromote your brand and connect with potential investors, customers and collaboratorsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
Goldman SachsFinancial services10,000 WomenEducation, mentoring, networking, and access to capital for women entrepreneursN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Goldman SachsFinancial services10,000 Small BusinessesAccess to education and business supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Growth Capital VenturesEquity and loan providerGCV LabsStart-up venture builder and incubatorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-ups, corporates, spin-offsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Hartlepool Borough CouncilCouncilESF Community Grants Programme 2019 - 2022Mobilising disadvantaged, excluded and economically inactive people towards employment£10,000 - £20,000TeessideThird sector and small organisationsTwitterFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentRecovery Loan SchemeFinance for businesses as they recover and grow following the pandemicUp to £2,000,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentBusiness Support HelplineFree business support helplineN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentIncentive Payments for New ApprenticesEmploy an apprentice and receive funding for your business to support costs£3,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentTraining ApprenticeshipsList of apprenticeship programmes available for your apprenticeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentHelp to Grow: DigitalBusiness technology supportDiscount of up to 50% towards the costs of buying approved software, worth up to £5,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEs, trading at least 12 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentHelp to Grow: Management Course90% government funded management course to support business growthN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEs, trading at least 12 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentThe Skills ToolkitFree courses to help you learn new skills or get a new jobN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentDigital BoostFree digital advice for small businesses and charities provided by volunteersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-ups, small businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentGigabit Broadband Voucher SchemeFunding to help people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areasUp to £3,500Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentInnovation FundingCompete for government-backed innovation fundingCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentContracts FinderSearch for information about contracts worth over £10,000N/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentFind a TenderSearch for information about high value contracts worth over £118,000N/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentBusiness Basics ProgrammeProgramme to encourage businesses to adopt technologyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentCycle to WorkGuidance for employers wanting to set up a cycle to work schemeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentThe Patent BoxApply for a lower rate of Corporation Tax to profits earned from patented inventionsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses liable to Corporation Tax, making a profit from patented inventionsFebruary 2022
HM GovernmentGovernmentSmall Business CommissionerSupport to help tackle late payment and non-paymentN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Horizon EuropeResearch and innovation funding programmeHorizon EuropeFunding for research and innovation projects which tackle cyber challengesCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
ICAEWProfessional accounting membership organisationBusiness Advice ServiceFree consultation to businesses seeking trusted business adviceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEntrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Ignite North EastAccelerator programme providerAcceleratorAccelerator programme for businesses wanting to scale and raise investmentN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEstablished businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Ignite North EastAccelerator programme providerPre-AcceleratorProgramme to help you grow your business from an idea stage£10,000 equity free, £250,000 in perksNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEarly-stage technology companiesTwitterFebruary 2022
Information Commissioner’s OfficeUK’s independent authority to uphold information rightsLegislation GuidesFree resources on data protection complianceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Information Commissioner’s OfficeUK’s independent authority to uphold information rightsResources and SupportFree resources about information rights practicesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasGlobal Business Innovation ProgrammeHelping ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new marketsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideHigh-growth innovative businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasGlobal Incubator ProgrammeAcceleration programme for SMEs looking to explore overseas marketsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasScaleUp Peer NetworkPeer learning initivative for business leadersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideScale-up business leadersLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasCatapult FundingFunding helping businesses to transform ideas into products and servicesGrant up to £15,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses currently working with an Innovate UK EDGE specialist on a COVID action planLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasScaleUp ProgrammeHelp for highest potential businesses to realise their ambitionsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideScale-upsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK EDGEAdvice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideasPitchfestHelp with investment propositions and pitching skillsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesInnovation CanvasDesigned to help you create value from innovationN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesInnovation ExchangeLeverage expertise across the diverse Knowledge Transfer NetworkN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesWomen in InnovationFunding competitions and events to encourage female-led innovationCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesImmerse UKNetwork of innovative and creative professionals working across the immersive tech sectorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesKnowledge Transfer PartnershipsBring together a company partner, academic team and graduate to fulfil a challenging and exciting projectCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovate UK KTNConnecting innovators with new partners and opportunitiesYoung InnovatorsSupporting young people to develop their innovative ideasGrant up to £5,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessidePre-entrepreneurs aged 18-30LinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkBusiness AcceleratorsIntensive support to bring innovative new products and services to marketN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkBusiness FundingOnline tools, one-to-one support and advice on grant fundingN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkInnovation SuperNetwork GrantGrant to help innovative businesses bring new products and services to market40% contribution for projects worth up to £10,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkInnovation ChallengeBusiness challenges to solve pressing problems in the regionN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkInnovation SupportTailored business support and help with fundingN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkNewcastle Angel HubSupport to become investment readyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkVentureFest North EastEvent with opportunities to network, collaborate and learnN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamStart-ups, scale-ups, entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Innovation SuperNetworkNorth East business networkAccelerating Investment and Innovation SummitInnovation and investment summit for innovative businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Institute of DirectorsMembership organisation for business leadersCovid-19 AdviceBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Institute of DirectorsMembership organisation for business leadersBusiness SupportBusiness information, training, professional expertise, networking opportunitiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Invest HartlepoolBusiness support from Hartlepool Borough CouncilInvest HartlepoolInformation and advice for businesses wanting to invest in HartlepoolN/ATeesside (Hartlepool only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Invest in DarlingtonBusiness support from Darlington Borough CouncilInvest in DarlingtonInformation and advice for businesses wanting to invest in DarlingtonN/ATeesside (Darlington only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Invest NewcastleBusiness support from Newcastle City CouncilInvest NewcastleInformation and advice for businesses wanting to invest in NewcastleN/ATyne and Wear (Newcastle only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Invest Stockton-on-TeesBusiness support from Stockton-on-Tees Borough CouncilInvest Stockton-on-TeesInformation and advice for businesses wanting to invest in Stockton-on-TeesN/ATeesside (Stockton-on-Tees only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
LiberisRevenue-based finance solutionsBusiness Cash AdvanceRevenue-based finance solutionCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEs, your monthly card takings average £2,500+LinkedInFebruary 2022
Maven Capital PartnersAlternative asset managerFinance Durham FundDebt and equity finance£150,000 - £2,000,000County DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Middlesbrough CouncilCouncilMiddlesbrough Community LearningFree business advice and supportN/ATeesside (Middlesbrough only)Pre-entrepreneurs, small businessesFacebookFebruary 2022
Middlesbrough CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATeesside (Middlesbrough only)Relevant areasFacebookFebruary 2022
Ministry of DefenceGovernmentDefence and Security AcceleratorFunding for projects which support UK defence and security, including cyberCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
Ministry of DefenceGovernment(DASA) The Open CallPresent your innovative idea to Defence and Security AcceleratorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
National Innovation Centre for DataData skills supportKnowledge HubFree resources available to help your business get the most out of its dataN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
National Innovation Centre for DataData skills supportProject SupportGain new data skills and new business opportunitiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
National Innovation Centre for DataData skills supportDiscovery WorkshopExplore your business and technical issues relating to data analyticsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
NatwestBankBusiness BuilderDigital tool to help you find business supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
NatwestBankEntrepreneur AcceleratorAccelerator programme to support entrepreneurs to scale their businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideNatWest business customers onlyLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesBetter Business SkillsBusiness skills workshopsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesNEBSF North East Business Support Fund - County DurhamGrant funding to support business projects and masterclassesUp to 40% funding for projects costing £2,500 - £8,000County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesNEBSF North East Business Support Fund - NorthumberlandGrant funding to support business projects and masterclassesUp to 35% funding for projects costing £3,000 - £8,000NorthumberlandSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesNorth of Tyne Innovation Recovery GrantGrant funding for innovation projects50% of spend towards projects totalling £10,000 - £20,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesNEBSF North East Business Support Fund - Tyne and WearGrant funding to support business projects and masterclassesUp to 35% funding for projects costing £3,000 - £8,000Tyne and WearSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesEnterprise Support NorthumberlandStart-up workshops to assist pre-entrepreneurs to become enterprise ready and self-employedN/ANorthumberlandPre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
NBSLSupport services for pre-start and trading businessesBitesize BusinessShort online business support sessionsN/ACounty DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Newcastle City CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATyne and Wear (Newcastle only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
Newcastle CollegeFurther education institutionThe Enterprise HubCo-working environmentN/ATyne and WearSMEs and start-up'sLinkedInFebruary 2022
Newcastle UniversityHigher education institutionUndergraduate Placements9-12 month placement with Newcastle University undergraduate studentN/AUnclearUnclearLinkedInFebruary 2022
Newcastle UniversityHigher education institutionArrowBusiness support for innovative products/servicesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEs and start-up'sLinkedInFebruary 2022
Newcastle University Business SchoolHigher education institutionCaptured - Innovative Business Support ProgrammeLeadership development programmeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEs and micro businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Better Health at Work AwardWorkplace health and wellbeing partnership projectBetter Health At Work AwardAn award for organisations promoting health at workN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesIT & Telecoms ServicesIT and telecoms support packagesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesBusiness SpaceAffordable offices, labs and industrial spacesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesOpen Space Co-WorkingCo-working spacesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-up's, freelancersLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesEuropean Business Network (EBN)Business support and access to business toolsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEntrepreneurs, start-up's and SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesDurham Flexible Support ProgrammeOne-to-one business supportN/ACounty DurhamSMEs trading at least 12 months, offering B2B servicesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesNorth East SME Innovation ProgrammeProject funding and advice for SMEs with an innovative project40% grant funding for projects £5,000 - £50,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEs trading at least 12 months, offering B2B servicesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesPulse Creative MarketingMarketing support for businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesTide Bank PartnershipHelp to access a sole trader/LTD company bank account£50 sign-on bonusNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSole traders, Ltd companiesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesEndorsing BodyEndorsing body for visa applicants for the new Start Up and Innovator visaN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFor non-EEA nationals wishing to start a business in the UKLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East BICTailored business support servicesSoft LandingShort and intensive business support for businesses wanting to enter international marketsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberChamberCustomsCustoms brokerage serviceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberExport DocumentationThe Chamber is certified to provide and issue a wide range of documents based on relevant export and import requirements and trade regulationsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberTraining and EventsTraining on international tradeN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberBusiness Data ServicesB2B data to boost customer growth and late payment protectionN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberCovid-19 AdviceBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberBusiness Advice ServicesBusiness advice, guidance and resourcesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Chamber of CommerceRegional business chamberNews HubDaily business news and updatesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportBoost Your BusinessFully-funded 3-day business skills and knowledge development courseN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Enterprise AgencyBusiness launch and growth supportBoost Your Business BreakthroughFully-funded, 2-day course, follow on to the 'Boost Your Business' courseN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East FundInvestment programmeDevelopment Capital FundSupport for businesses via debt finance, mezzanine loans or equity investment£400,000 - £2,000,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEstablished businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East FundInvestment programmeVenture FundInvestment for firms engaged in innovation or disruptive business modelsUp to £1,000,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East FundInvestment programmeGrowth Capital FundFinance to accelerate growthUp to £500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East FundInvestment programmeSmall Loan FundFunds for small businesses with big plans£10,000 - £50,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East FundInvestment programmeInnovation FundLoans or equity for strong teams with scalable opportunitiesUp to £500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Growth HubBusiness support delivered by the NELEPChallenge North EastAn innovation programme to solve pressing practical problems in the regionN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Growth HubBusiness support delivered by the NELEPScaleup North EastBusiness support and account management to help you scale your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEntrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Growth HubBusiness support delivered by the NELEPStart-up ToolkitFind business support for your Start-up businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEntrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Growth HubBusiness support delivered by the NELEPGrowth Through MentoringConnect your business with a mentor who will help you scale-upN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamFive or more employees, demonstrable high growth, turnover of at least £250,000, trading at least 24 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Local Enterprise PartnershipRegional LEPNorth East Investment FundLoan fund for capital projects that encourage local economic growthSecured business loans from £200,000+Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Local Enterprise PartnershipRegional LEPLocal Growth FundFunding for local growth projectsCase by casisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Local Enterprise PartnershipRegional LEPRetrain, Regain, RetainRecruit, retrain and retain the 50+ workforceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Local Enterprise PartnershipRegional LEPLocate North East EnglandSearch for property for your business in the NELEPN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Procurement OrganisationProcurement solutionsSupplier OpportunitiesApply for a high-value procurement tendersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Procurement OrganisationProcurement solutionsNEPO Business ClubExtensive programme covering workshops on bidding for tendersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionCyber Basic ReviewBasic set of cyber specific questions designed to encourage and expand your cyber security.N/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionCyber ExercisingTesting and improving your incident response plansN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionLegoInteractive game which puts you in the hotseat of a cyber security consultantN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionPolice Cyber AlarmFree tool aimed at helping businesses and organisations monitoring malicious cyber activityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionStaff Training and AwarenessAdvice and resources on how to talk to your staff about cyber securityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North East Regional Cyber Crime UnitSpecialist guidance around cyber crime preventionVulnerability AssessmentFree cyber vulnerability assessmentN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North of Tyne Combined AuthorityCombined authorityInward InvestmentGrants for businesses looking to make first investment in the area£100,000 - £1,000,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North of Tyne Combined AuthorityCombined authorityGood Work PledgeBecome a 'Good Work Pledge' employer, promoting a healthy and positive workplaceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
North of Tyne Growth FundRegional investment programmeNorth of Tyne Growth FundCapital funding for businesses looking to expand or establish new operationsUp to 30% of expenditure for capital investments worth £67,000+Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
North Tyneside CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
North Tyneside CouncilCouncilNorth Tyneside Business ForumFree business advice and support, networking and award opportunitiesN/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmePre-Incorporation FundsFunding for academics wanting to turn their research into commerical opportunitiesCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmeExecutives into BusinessRecruit talented business executives to lead innovative university spin-outsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmeIdeas Impact HubIn-depth training for academics wanting to branch out into enterprise using their researchN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmeHigh Growth SupportCommercialisation support for university spin-outsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmeSeed FundInvestment fund of seed capital to help spin-outs demonstrate valueCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern AcceleratorRegional university collaboration programmeVenture Capital FundDedicated venture capital fund for regional university spin-outsCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAcademics working for a regional university wanting to turn research into a commercial opportunityLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern Powerhouse Investment FundDebt and equity finance providerEquity FinanceEarly stage or late stage equity funding for businesses looking to grow£50,000 - £2,000,000TeessideUnclearLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern Powerhouse Investment FundDebt and equity finance providerDebt FinanceLarger business loans for SMEs£100,000 - £750,000TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northern Powerhouse Investment FundDebt and equity finance providerMicrofinanceSmall business loans£25,000 - £100,000TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northumberland County CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ANorthumberlandRelevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
Northumbria UniversityHigher education institutionThe Student Law OfficeFree legal advice and representation service from law studentsN/AUnclearAll businesses that can't afford legal adviceLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northumbria UniversityHigher education institutionThe Business ClinicFree consultancy advice for businesses looking to growN/AUnclearAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northumbria UniversityHigher education institutionNorthumbria Santander Universities SME Internship ProgrammeContribution to the salary of a Northumbria final year student or graduate internUp to £1,260Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northumbria UniversityHigher education institutionContinuing Professional Development (CPD) CoursesBespoke corporate programmes to upskill your workforceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Northumbria UniversityHigher education institutionNorthumbria Enterprise and Business Support (NEBS2)Grant to recruit a Northumbria graduate on an internshipUp to £4,050Northumberland, Tyne and WearSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
NVM Private EquityPrivate equity providerPrivate Equity FundingMBO and growth capital to accelerate business value£5,000,000 - £17,500,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideEligibility detailsLinkedInFebruary 2022
The Prince's TrustFree courses to start careersEnterprise ProgrammeHelp for young people to set up their own business - mentoring, funding, resourcesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessidePre-entrepreneurs, aged 18-30FacebookFebruary 2022
PNE GroupEthical and sustainable business supportBusiness SupportBusiness supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (North Tyneside only), County DurhamSMEs, entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
PNE GroupEthical and sustainable business supportStart-up SupportStart-up supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (North Tyneside only), County DurhamSMEs, entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Redcar and Cleveland Business NetworkBusiness networkMasterclasses WorkshopsFree business planning masterclasses and workshopsN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Redcar and Cleveland Business NetworkBusiness networkNetworking EventsFree monthly networkingN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)All businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilBusiness BulletinInformation for local businessesN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilCovid-19 SupportBusiness advice and support concerning the Covid-19 pandemicN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilGrow Business PremisesSupport finding premises for your growing businessN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilStart-up Business PremisesSupport finding premises for your start-upN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilRoutes to EmploymentSupport, advice and guidance on recruitment and trainingN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilStart-up and Business PlanningSupport from the Enterprise AdvisorN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilBusiness Masterclass WorkshopsFree virtual masterclasses and workshopsN/ATeesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Business Redcar and ClevelandBusiness support by Redcar and Cleveland CouncilDigital Enhancement GrantHelping your business to establish a digital presence£100 - £1,500Teesside (Redcar and Cleveland only)SMEs, micro-businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growBusiness StrategyMeet with consultants to challenge or reaffirm your business strategyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growInnovationBespoke action plan to help your business retain a competitive advantage through innovationN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growInternationalisationFind business partners in new marketsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growOperational ImprovementImprove your operation performance and increase profitabilityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growPeople DevelopmentPeople training to drive productivity, innovation and the right work cultureN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growRevenue GrantsGrants for leadership developmentUp to £6,500Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
RTC NorthSupport for businesses to innovate, compete and growCAPITAL GrantsGrants for purchase of capital plant/equipmentUp to £22,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Santander BreakthroughTools and resources to start and grow your businessWomen Business Leaders' Mentoring ProgrammeGet matched with a mentor as you consider the next stage for your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Santander TradeHelping importers and exporters find trading opportunitiesTrade Portalinformation, tools and resources to help you grow your business abroadN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SSW Funding UnitSkills supportBusiness Services TrainingFree business services training coursesN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
SSW Funding UnitSkills supportDigital Marketing and Social Media TrainingFree digital marketing and social media training coursesN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
SSW Funding UnitSkills supportLeadership and Management TrainingFree leadership and management training coursesN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportAccountancyAccounting support to facilitate your business needsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportDigital MarketingSocial media support for your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportHRHR support for your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportLegalLegal support for your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportWebsiteWebsite support for your businessN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportSME Accelerator ProgrammeProgramme to accelerate the growth of early-stage companiesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-ups, SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
SME Centre of ExcellenceTailored business supportPeer NetworksNetwork and learn from like-minded business ownersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBAME entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
South Durham Enterprise AgencyBusiness development agencyOffice HireOffices to let for local businessesN/ACounty Durham (Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield, Weardale, Teesdale only)All businessesFacebookFebruary 2022
South Durham Enterprise AgencyBusiness development agencyRoom HireFully equipped training facility for hireN/ACounty Durham (Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield, Weardale, Teesdale only)All businessesFacebookFebruary 2022
South Durham Enterprise AgencyBusiness development agencyDeveloping your Existing BusinessHands-on business support, information and advice from Business AdvisorsN/ACounty Durham (Sedgefield, Wear Valley, Teesdale only)SMEsFacebookFebruary 2022
South Durham Enterprise AgencyBusiness development agencyStarting OutBusiness support and advice on how to run your own business in South DurhamCase by case basisCounty Durham (Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield, Weardale, Teesdale only)Start-upsFacebookFebruary 2022
South Tyneside CouncilCouncilBusiness Support and AdviceBusiness support and advice for those looking to invest in or relocate to South TynesideN/ATyne and Wear (South Tyneside only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
South Tyneside CouncilCouncilSupplier Incentive ProgrammeSupply services to the councilN/ATyne and Wear (South Tyneside only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
South Tyneside CouncilCouncilSupply South TynesideInitiative to support local businesses and help them to identify, bid for, and win public sector contractsN/ATyne and Wear (South Tyneside only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
South Tyneside CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATyne and Wear (South Tyneside only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
South Tyneside CouncilCouncilSouth Tyneside Business ForumFree business advice and support available, including networking opportunitiesN/ATyne and Wear (South Tyneside only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Stockton-on-Tees Borough CouncilCouncilBusiness and IP Centre Tees ValleyFree information and advice for businesses based in the North EastN/ATeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Stockton-on-Tees Borough CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATeesside (Stockton-on-Tees only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
Sunderland City CouncilCouncilBusiness Support and AdviceBusiness support and advice for anyone looking to invest in or relocate to SunderlandN/ATyne and Wear (Sunderland only)All businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Sunderland City CouncilCouncilBusiness Rate SupportHelp with business rates, licences and permits N/ATyne and Wear (Sunderland only)Relevant areasTwitterFebruary 2022
Sunderland City CouncilCouncilSunderland Apprenticeship Levy Transfer SchemeAccess to levy funds to fund the cost of apprenticeship training and assessmentCase by case basisTyne and Wear (Sunderland only)Eligibility detailsTwitterFebruary 2022
Sunderland City CouncilCouncilBREEZ (Business Renewables Energy Efficiency Sunderland)Fully-funded energy audit and grant funding towards energy efficiency upgrades£1,000 - £15,000Tyne and Wear (Sunderland only)SMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Sunderland Software CitySupport with innovation and digital skillsSkills and EducationDigital skills programmes to help engage tomorrow’s workforce with careers in technologyN/ACase by case basisSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Sunderland Software CitySupport with innovation and digital skillsInnovationInnovation services support including supporting the adoption of digital technologiesN/AUnclearAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Sunderland Software CitySupport with innovation and digital skillsBusiness SupportFunded business support to grow your business technological capacityN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Sunderland Software CitySupport with innovation and digital skillsDigital PathfindersFully funded programme to show businesses how they can become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technologyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (Newcastle, North Tyneside only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformDigital Business AcademyBitesize courses to help you succeed in a fast-growing tech sectorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformEventsTalks from expertsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformGrowth ProgrammesA range of growth programmes for tech entrepreneursN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformResourcesResources on a range of subjectsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformVisa ProgrammeProgramme endorsing visa applications for individuals wanting to grow their tech career in the UKN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideIndividuals wanting to start tech careers in the UKLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tech NationOnline learning platformThrive ProgrammeProgramme of support for individuals who move to the UK to build tech careersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideIndividuals wanting to start tech careers in the UKLinkedInFebruary 2022
TEDCOBusiness support providerStart and GrowHelp for ambitious businesses to achieve sustainable growth and create jobsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-ups, pre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
TEDCOBusiness support providerEnterpriseHelp for entrepreneurs to develop a full business planN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamStart-ups, pre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
TEDCOBusiness support providerOnline Business Start-Up WorkshopsBusiness start-up workshopsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideStart-ups, pre-entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
Grow Tees ValleyBusiness support and expertise, affiliated with Teesside UniversityGrowth Associate ProgrammeHelp delivering a business project, recruit a graduate to support youCase by case basisTeessideSMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Grow Tees ValleyBusiness support and expertise, affiliated with Teesside UniversityGrowth Spark VouchersSupport with the costs of procuring expertise and specialist equipmentCase by case basisTeessideSMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Grow Tees ValleyBusiness support and expertise, affiliated with Teesside UniversityLeading GrowthLeadership and management programmeN/ATeessideSMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Grow Tees ValleyBusiness support and expertise, affiliated with Teesside UniversityManagement CatalystSupport for middle managers and aspiring managers of small businessesN/ATeessideSMEsTwitterFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesStarting a BusinessAdvice, support, and access to finance and funding when starting your businessCase by case basisTeessideStart-ups, SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesGrowing your BusinessWork on a tailored business growth plan with growth consultantsN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesStart-Up, Scale-Up programmeAccess funding to launch your start-upUp to £10,000TeessidePre-entrepreneurs, not yet tradingLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesTees Valley Business Growth FundUp to 55% grant funding for business improvement projectsCase by case basisTeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesSkills for GrowthIdentify your business’s skills gaps and access the employee trainingN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesTees Valley Apprenticeship Support GrantFunding to help for employers wanting to create a new Apprenticeship£500 - £3,000TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessTees Valley business growth support needs for established business, SME’s, and start up’s.EU and International Trade SupportSupport and advice available for businesses wanting to trade in the EUN/ATeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesSME Energy Efficiency SchemeEnergy efficiency audit and advice, grant for energy efficiency improvement project costsCase by case basisTeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley BusinessBusiness support services for Teesside businessesTees Valley Business ChallengeSecure access to new market opportunities and develop with a direct route to marketN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Combined AuthorityCombined authorityTees Valley Business Compass Start Up ProgrammeFinancial help for those looking to set up their own business and need advice and supportN/ATeessideEntrepreneurs aged 18-30 years, high-growth businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Do Business NetworkSmall business networkBusiness Support and AdviceBusiness support networkN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
The Business FactoryFree business support for North TynesideDigital Track ProgrammeAdviceFunded programme for tech-preneurs to get your business up and runningN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear (North Tyneside, Newcastle only)EntrepreneursFacebookFebruary 2022
The Business FactoryFree business support for North TynesideStart-up SupportAdvice and support for your start-up ideaN/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)Pre-entrepreneursFacebookFebruary 2022
The Business FactoryFree business support for North TynesideGrowth SupportBusiness growrth support from specialist consultancy partnersN/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)SMEsFacebookFebruary 2022
The Business FactoryFree business support for North TynesideInnovation and Design SupportProduct/service innovation support for new and established businessesN/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)SMEsFacebookFebruary 2022
The Business FactoryFree business support for North TynesideEventsInformative webinars and events covering many areas of business advice and support - regularly updatedN/ATyne and Wear (North Tyneside only)All businessesFacebookFebruary 2022
The Law SocietyBody representing solicitorsLawyers For Your BusinessFree 30 minute consultation with a solicitor about business legal issuesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideThe Tees Valley Pitch Perfect Investment Readiness ProgrammeWorkshops and one-to-one coaching preparing you to pitch for investmentN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideWebsiteHelp setting up and maintaining your company websiteN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideHRHelp setting up HR resources e.g. employment contracts, or employee handbooksN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideDigital MarketingRunning your company social media pagesN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideLegalHelp with legal business admin e.g. T&Cs, legal adviceN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
Tees Valley Business HubSupport service for SMEs across TeessideAccountancyManaging payroll and accounts for up to ten peopleN/ATeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
TransmitBusiness support and finance providerStart Up LoanLow-interest personal loans and mentoring to help you start or grow a new business£500 - £25,000 over 1-5 years at a fixed rate of 6% per annumNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideNew business or trading for up to 24 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
TransmitBusiness support and finance providerBusiness Growth LoansUnsecured business loans£50,000 - £100,000Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses trading at least 12 monthsLinkedInFebruary 2022
TusPark NewcastleIncubator - scaling up business in ChinaIncubationSupport and advice on how to expand your business to China's marketN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to ChinaLinkedInFebruary 2022
TusPark NewcastleIncubator - scaling up business in ChinaWorkshopsWorkshops from a variety of providers e.g. Barclays and GoogleN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to ChinaLinkedInFebruary 2022
TusPark NewcastleIncubator - scaling up business in ChinaSpace and Meeting RoomsWork amenities for membersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to ChinaLinkedInFebruary 2022
UK Business Climate HubGovernment schemeUK Business Climate HubMake the commitment to achieve net zero by 2050N/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
UK India Business CouncilStrengthening UK-India ties through policy advocacy and advisoryKey SectorsLearn about emerging opportunities in India in your sectorN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to IndiaLinkedInFebruary 2022
UK India Business CouncilStrengthening UK-India ties through policy advocacy and advisoryConsultancyBusiness consultancy for investing or growing in IndiaN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to IndiaLinkedInFebruary 2022
UK India Business CouncilStrengthening UK-India ties through policy advocacy and advisoryMarket EntryRange of services to UK companies wanting to expand to IndiaN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to IndiaLinkedInFebruary 2022
UK India Business CouncilStrengthening UK-India ties through policy advocacy and advisoryMembershipNetworking with other UKIBC membersN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideBusinesses wanting to expand to IndiaLinkedInFebruary 2022
UMiBusiness support and advice providerBusiness SupportJoin the UMi network 30 days of free business support and resourcesCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
UMiBusiness support and advice providerPrivate Sector PartnersAccess to content and business supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
UMiBusiness support and advice providerPublic Sector PartnersAccess to content and business supportN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
UMiBusiness support and advice providerThe Growth FundSupport for businesses looking to expand or establish new operationsUp to 30% of capital investment expenditure for projects at least £67,000Tyne and Wear (Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland only)SMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionNorth East Workforce Skills ProgrammeFunded training for your workforce through the use of the Apprenticeship LevyCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County DurhamAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionGraduate Internship SchemeEmploy a graduate and receive funding towards their salary£500/month salary subsidy over 9 months (£4,500 total)Northumberland, Tyne and WearSMEsLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionESF Fully Funded CoursesFully funded short courses to upskill your workforceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, some scope for County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionContinuing Professional Development (CPD) CoursesBespoke corporate programmes to upskill your workforceN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionHigher and Degree ApprenticeshipsBenefit from an apprenticeship partnership the University of SunderlandN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionMTC TrainingHigh-quality technical training opportunities designed to upskill employeesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionManaged Offices/WorkspacesWorkspace hireN/ATyne and WearAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
The University of SunderlandHigher education institutionKnowledge Transfer PartnershipsBring together a company partner, academic team and graduate to fulfil a challenging and exciting projectCase by case basisTyne and WearAll businessesLinkedInFebruary 2022
Virgin StartUpLoans providerMeetUpsFree online events and workshops - change regularlyN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Virgin StartUpLoans providerCrowdBoostOnline accelerator programme for Start-ups looking to the crowd to scaleCase by case basisNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideAll businessesTwitterFebruary 2022
Virgin StartUpLoans providerStart Up LoanLow-interest personal loans and mentoring to help you start or grow a new business£500 - £25,000 over 1-5 years at a fixed rate of 6% per annumNorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideNew business or trading for up to 24 monthsTwitterFebruary 2022
we are radiklWomen's Start-up, accelerator and investment movementSkills LabDownloadable business support coursesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
we are radiklWomen's Start-up, accelerator and investment movementEventsEvents on a range of topics in various formatsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
we are radiklWomen's Start-up, accelerator and investment movementHaloTwo-day programme to prepare leaders to become angel investors, mentors and board members for exciting UK start-upsN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022
we are radiklWomen's Start-up, accelerator and investment movementInvestment SupportSupport for women on how they can invest in businessesN/ANorthumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, TeessideFemale entrepreneursLinkedInFebruary 2022