Funding & support resources

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has developed The Innovation Pathway. A vehicle for articulating the bespoke services that can be provided to NHS organisations and industry.

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

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

SONIC Labs Technology Access Programme (TAP) is an 8-month structured programme developed by Digital Catapult in collaboration with Ofcom, running from June 2024 to January 2025.

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

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

Driving sustainable growth for business and society

Generator Union is a cross-sector membership network, bringing together freelancers & founders, students & start-ups and everyone in between.

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is an industry-led cluster group, established to support the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the sector in the North East of England.

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.

Expert advice and guidance, delivering fast and easy documentation for your exports.

Business support and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses within the region.

Local experts providing practical businesses advice

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free consultation to businesses seeking trusted business advice.

Working with local employers to help promote suitable paid opportunities to our students.