Funding & support resources

The Entrepreneurs' Forum brings together like-minded business owners to share experience and help each other grow their companies faster.

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is an industry-led cluster group, established to support the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the sector in the North East of England.

Transforming lives through healthcare innovation

Newcastle University provides a range of recruitment services to employers across the North East.

NEPIC is an award winning membership organisation working with the chemical-using industries in the North East of England.

The Better Health at Work Award recognises the efforts of employers in the North East and Cumbria in addressing health issues within the workplace.

Expert advice and guidance, delivering fast and easy documentation for your exports.

Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job.

TusPark Newcastle works with Barclays Eagle Labs, the latest cluster of tech incubators in the UK, connecting UK companies directly to Chinese industries, universities and governments across the TusPark global network.

Mentoring and support reimagined - for all small business

Help to Grow: Management is a practical 12-week training programme for senior leaders in SMEs, providing key skills to help businesses innovate and drive future growth.

Local experts providing practical businesses advice

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free consultation to businesses seeking trusted business advice.

Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in the innovative businesses that drive economic growth.

Drive your innovation forward. Work with CPI to defer capital and workforce investments until your product or process is proven at scale.

Digital Pathfinders helps SMEs, charities and social enterprises across the North East become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology.