Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Start-up
Key contact: Janice Ross MBE, TEDCO Marketing Manager
Contact email: jross@tedco.org
Page last updated: 02 June 2026
A programme of support to help you start your business in North Tyneside, Northumberland, Newcastle or Gateshead. This project is funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
You’ll get fully funded, personalised one-to-one tailored support from friendly regional advisors, practical next steps, plus access to e‑learning.
It’s all designed to help you explore what’s possible, build confidence, and move towards starting your own business in a way that feels right for you.
TEDCO is primarily supporting enterprising individuals in the North Tyneside area and we can signpost to the NEEAL delivery partners in other areas.
What support can you get?
- Support that’s built around what you actually need
- Your own business advisor for the programme
- E-learning resources
- Face to face Events and Workshops (with some online for those who find that easier). See the TEDCO upcoming workshops here.
- Access to the TEDCO Library of templates, documents and digital resources
- Fact sheets specific to your idea
- Support to help you build visibility, confidence and credibility through PR when you are ready
Need some inspiration?
Here’s just one example of a business that’s been supported by TEDCO
Robert Little – Smash Life Challenge
How to access the support
Whatever your business idea, if you are based in North Shields, Newcastle, Northumberland or Gateshead, find out more at the TEDCO Business Support website or use our Initial Enquiry Form now to register straight away.