Funding & support resources

We forge connections so your talent can solve the unmet needs facing key sectors.

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

A thriving member community of skilled directors and leaders

The North East’s largest and most influential business membership network.

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

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.

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.

Lawyers For Your Business puts you in touch with a solicitor who can talk you through the legal issues you face and what you need to do next in a free 30-minute consultation.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) link forward thinking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by inspired graduates

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

Sponsored by the Department for Business & Trade, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices,

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

Access tailored support from industry experts to grow your business internationally through digital, including ecommerce.

Protect your business against the most common cyber threats with Cyber Essentials.

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub's Hub’s expert team offers British SMEs strategic insight and connections, so that they can feel more confident to do business overseas.