Funding & support resources

The Health Innovation Network provides support for innovators and can help to realise the potential of your ideas.

Quality Franchise Association is a not for profit, trade association that assists both franchise businesses and individuals that are interested in franchising to start their own business.

The World Franchise Council (WFC) is a non-political association of more than 40 national franchise associations from around the world.

SHINE is a new initiative from the North East Combined Authority recognising employers who lead with fairness, opportunity and respect. It’s more than accreditation – it’s a movement to make work better for everyone.

National Careers Service can support employers to support staff progressing their career journeys.

Digital Cluster North of Tyne is a new programme to support innovation in tech and digital businesses across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

National Innovation for Data (NICD) helps organisations to unlock value in their data by helping organisations to learn new data skills to become more productive.

The Family Business Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded by The Family Business Community to enable the UK family business sector to access educational and professional development support for both present and future generations.

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority’s North East Ambition programme supports businesses and employers to work collaboratively with schools and colleges.

We are an accredited learning and development agency specialising in empowering enterprise skills for students, graduates, jobseekers, early stage founders and entry level staff.

Supporting the North East and Cumbria’s VCSE sector towards Net Zero

The North East Ctber Resilience Centre are a police-led, not for profit organisation providing 24/7 support to small and medium businesses, our trusted Centre forms a partnership network to protect businesses from risk.

A free programme offering Digital Skills, Leadership and Business Management to businesses across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside

Start up and grow in space with the UK Space Agency Accelerator.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

Rising Stars is Tech Nation’s pitch competition for early-stage tech startups.