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Business support

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps offer free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19+ who are either in work or recently unemployed.
Business support

UK Export Academy

The UK Export Academy (UKEA) from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a free training programme for UK businesses of all sizes looking to grow their international sales.
Business support

Accelerate Ashington - Digital Support

Eligible businesses can access a bespoke digital marketing campaign for your business free of charge.
Business support

Internet of Caring Things

With our rich history of inventiveness and community spirit, we aim to combine citizen insights, business knowledge and design thinking to establish the North of Tyne region as an international leader in innovation for the Internet of Caring Things market
Business support

Local Automotive Business Support - Sunderland (LABS-S)

Local Automotive Business Support - Sunderland (LABS-S) is a tailored package of support for Sunderland businesses wanting to grow and thrive within the automotive sector.
Business support

Durham Start-ups

Durham Start-Ups is part of the Enterprising Durham programme of support, ensuring start-ups, sole traders, social entrepreneurs, budding founders and freelancers in Durham get off to the best start with the right skills.
Business support

SONIC Labs -Technology Access Programme

SONIC Labs Technology Access Programme (TAP) is an 8-month structured programme developed by Digital Catapult in collaboration with Ofcom, running from June 2024 to January 2025.
Business support

Pathways to Innovation

Open to businesses and social enterprises based in Gateshead, Pathways to Innovation looks to help enterprises overcome the barriers preventing them from accessing innovation and growth, both individually and as a region.
Business support

Federation of Small Businesses

As experts in business, the FSB offer members a wide range of vital business services
Business support

Commercialising Ideas - UK Space Industry

The Satellite Applications Catapult helps develop scalable businesses that will contribute to the growth of the UK space industry.
Business support

Innovation Opportunities

We forge connections so your talent can solve the unmet needs facing key sectors.
Business support

Enterprise & Innovation, University of Sunderland

Access to a variety of services and benefits such as research, training, business advice, graduate and student interns and world class facilities.
Business support

Durham University Business and Partnerships

A global reputation for excellence and partnerships can support your business to succeed, through the dynamic exchange of ideas, expertise and resources.
Business support

Design for Business

Workshops and research methodologies to help business owners design better products and reach new customers.
Business support

Digital Catapult Centre North East and Tees Valley

UK's leading advanced digital technology innovation centre, driving early adoption, making UK businesses more competitive and productive.
Business support

IP: Research, Protect & Commercialise

An impressive collection of on-site resources to help when researching a business idea, find competitor information and analyse markets.