Funding & support resources

An impressive collection of on-site resources to help when researching a business idea, find competitor information and analyse markets.

UK Export Finance (UKEF) helps UK companies selling abroad by sharing the financial risks of selling overseas, with support such as insurance and credit guarantees for their banks.

UK's leading advanced digital technology innovation centre, driving early adoption, making UK businesses more competitive and productive.

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s peer-to-peer mentoring programme confidentially connects members in order to share knowledge and experience.

Providing a search facility to search for commercial land and property in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham

A group of business students participate in a ‘consultancy firm’ to provide advice for clients, getting to the root of a problem.

Business North Tyneside is North Tyneside Council's dedicated business support service.

Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth.

Experts in Bringing Members Together in the Biomedical and Life Sciences Sector.

Driving sustainable growth for business and society

Constructing Excellence in the North East is the regional partner to Constructing Excellence, the single organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction, housing and regeneration.

Business development experts for the energy sector. NOF work on behalf of their members and their network of partners to put companies of all sizes in touch with the best and most innovative supply chain businesses in the UK.

ORE Catapult enables innovation and accelerates the development of offshore renewable energy, growing businesses and creating jobs throughout the UK.

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria supports the health and care system to accelerate innovation which improves people’s health and the regional economy.

Scale-up North East works with businesses that can demonstrate both the hunger and potential to achieve high levels of growth.