Funding & support resources

Grants plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture.

Cranfield University Green Seed Fund gives entrepreneurs and start-ups access to capital, alongside advice and education from the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship to help scale their businesses.

Eligible homes and businesses can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable connection.

A £35 million commercial property fund that supports developers in the North East.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000

UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop adoptable and investable innovations within communication networks. This funding is from the Telecoms Technology Missions Fund programme.

The Energy Resilience Fund is an initiative assisting community businesses in retrofitting their buildings with energy-saving measures.

Franchise Angels is an investment initiative to assist the rapid growth of proven businesses via franchising.

A funding initiative aimed at supporting UK-based artists working with immersive technologies.

Supporting high-risk, demand-driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial uptake.

Start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses

Business development grants for young people and their businesses

A £20 million fund offering development funding to SME house builders, construction and property development companies

The Key Fund invests in incorporated Community and Social Enterprises that have traditionally been excluded and turned down by mainstream lenders; particularly those in disadvantaged areas.

Government support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.