Scheme details
Area: North Tyneside
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Trading business
Page last updated: 01 September 2026
The North Tyneside Investor Readiness programme is designed for ambitious businesses looking to grow by developing new products or services, expanding into new markets, creating jobs, increasing capacity, or securing finance.
Through practical support, expert guidance and proven tools, businesses will build confidence, strengthen their commercial proposition, and become better prepared for future growth and investment.
Through interactive workshops, practical tools and guidance the programme will support businesses in:
- Choosing the right finance options
- Understanding investment readiness
- Evidencing market demand and commercial opportunity
- Addressing barriers to securing future investment
- Selected businesses with strong growth potential may also be invited to access tailored one-to-one support after the workshops.
Programme Schedule
Expression of interest deadline – 8 September 2026
All workshops will take place in person at the Linskill Centre, North Shields.
Workshop 1: Defining the Opportunity – 22 September 2026 | 09:30 – 12:30
Explore growth finance, investment readiness and how to articulate your opportunity.
Workshop 2: Validating Markets & Business Models – 13 October 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30
Evidence market demand, understand your customers and demonstrate a scalable business model.
Workshop 3: Building Investor Confidence – 3 November 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30
Showcase traction, growth potential and team capability in a way that builds investor confidence.
Eligibility
Businesses with growth ambitions in North Tyneside.
Website
https://businessnorthtyneside.co.uk/north-tyneside-investor-readiness-programme/
Expressions of interest deadline: Tuesday 8 September 2026