Funding & support resources

The SME Climate Hub is a non-profit global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.

Guidance for employers on cycle to work schemes

Food and Drink North East (FADNE) is a community interest company (CIC) made up of local business owners and experts who understand the challenges the food, drink and hospitality sectors face and are working together to address them.

Tech Startup Sunderland is a free programme of activity to help entrepreneurs across Sunderland to bring their tech and digital ideas to life through a wide range of expert-led support.

Invest North East England is the first point of contact for businesses looking to locate and invest in our region.

Do you have a digital business idea and would like to explore it? Access fully-funded support if you are a resident of Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland.

ToNetZero gives employees and business owners access to training and one-to-one support to help them join the North East’s drive to reach net zero.

Start-up Loans has partnered with The Open University to create a range of free courses for entrepreneurs.

The Durham University SME Information Hub provides information and guidance on how the Career Service can help you engage with students and harness the best talent to take your business forward.

Helping ambitious business owners to prepare for sustainable high-growth, the Entrepreneurs' Forum's Scale-up Leaders' Academy will enable you to scale sustainably with the support of your peers and a clear strategic plan.

The North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) Programme is a new programme that aims to establish a supportive and attractive environment for creatives and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow.

Creative Enterprise Scaling Up is a brand new 5-month business development programme, to support companies working in the screen sector.

Changemakers from Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are invited to join NE BIC, Junction Point, PNE and Millin Charity to make a difference through enterprise.

Sunderland Innovate and Grow (SIG) brings together a range of complementary activities to catalyse and support innovation and business growth in the city.

eBay for Change is a free programme for social enterprises with products to sell.

If you’re just starting to think about growing your business, or perhaps you have drafted a growth plan that you’d like to talk through with an expert, then this programme was developed with you in mind.