Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Trading business
Page last updated: 10 October 2025
Following DSIT’s announcement 'Government’s £1 million Regional Tech Booster programme gets underway to support tech businesses and founders, and grow local tech ecosystems' Sunderland Software City have launched The Founder Commons.
This six-month pilot is all about giving ambitious founders of high-growth tech companies the connections, expertise and community they need to scale.
Highlights include:
- Founder-only workshops in Middlesbrough and Newcastle
- Weekly peer Founder Circles with structured support and accountability
- Access to experienced founders, VCs and specialists from across the UK and Europe
It’s a chance for North East founders to plug into a supportive community, learn from others on the same journey, and connect with networks beyond the region.