Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Finance & funding, Business support
Business stage: Trading business
Page last updated: 20 October 2025
Epic landscapes. Space to grow. Endless opportunities.
The North East is one of the UK’s most exciting outdoor destinations, with spectacular landscapes, coastlines and opportunities for adventure. We’re looking for ambitious businesses to join Growing Outdoors: The North East Outdoor Business Accelerator.
This fully funded programme is designed for businesses in outdoor sport, adventure, wellness and nature who want to create authentic visitor experiences that capture the uniqueness, beauty and culture of our region. With expert mentoring and peer support, you will develop, test and launch a new bookable product by spring 2026.
There is no cost to participate. Growing Outdoors is fully funded by Destination North East England through the Destination Development Partnership Pilot.
Whether you are established, just starting out, or diversifying from sectors such as hospitality or accommodation, this is your chance to grow with us.
By March 2026, each business will have at least one authentic new product ready to sell online.
Applications close Tuesday 28 October. Workshops begin November 2025