Funding & support resources

A not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, providing advice and guidance to women looking for a route into the franchise industry

Working with local employers to help promote suitable paid opportunities to our students.

Whether you are a local, national or international employer, Sunderland University will work with you to promote your organisation and its opportunities to our tomorrow-making students and graduates.

Sponsored by the Department for Business & Trade, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices,

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has developed The Innovation Pathway. A vehicle for articulating the bespoke services that can be provided to NHS organisations and industry.

The Digital Pathfinders Digital Tech Resilience Grant is now available to Newcastle-based businesses.

A business start up programme delivered by the TEDCO Business Support on behalf of South Tyneside Council, which aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business.

Growth Track is a support service for high-growth businesses looking to increase market share, develop a new product or service, or enhance customer experience.

Digitalising our Town Centres (DTC) support is available to town centre traders from across Gateshead, aiming to increase and improve digital skills within businesses.

Specialist support for businesses located in rural Northumberland.

Local Women Local Enterprise, a project by The Millin Charity, provides specialist enterprise support for women in Gateshead and Newcastle.

The Better Business Skills programme provides fully funded business skills sessions and mentoring for North of Tyne residents aged 19+

The Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) offers Sunderland businesses and employees the opportunity to access fully-funded courses spanning a range of subject specialisms and disciplines.

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.

Driving opportunity and innovation for North East SMEs

Join Small Business Britain and Starling for a transformative six-week online series designed to equip women with the skills, mindset, and momentum to grow their businesses.