Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Finance & funding, Grant, Loan
Business stage: Start-up, Trading business
Page last updated: 25 March 2025
Cranfield University Green Seed Fund gives entrepreneurs and start-ups access to capital, alongside advice and education from the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship to help scale their businesses.
Funding details
The Cranfield University Seed Fund will provide financial support to selected applicants to help them take their business ideas forward. The amount of funding will depend on the nature and scope of the proposed business idea. The maximum amount is £25,000 (or up to £50,000 for sustainability-related businesses).
In addition to the financial support, the seed fund will also provide networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and investors in the Cranfield University ecosystem.
Eligibility criteria
- business registered in the United Kingdom
- at the pre-seed or seed stage of development
- business idea must be innovative, scalable, and have the potential for raising funding
- a well-defined business plan that outlines the goals, objectives, and strategies of the business
For more information on the Green Seed Fund qualifying criteria and application process, please contact the Bettany Centre team.