Funding & support resources

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.

Supporting the North East and Cumbria’s VCSE sector towards Net Zero

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

Local Automotive Business Support - Sunderland (LABS-S) is a tailored package of support for Sunderland businesses wanting to grow and thrive within the automotive sector.

The Esports Business Cluster (the first and only in the UK) aims to create and support businesses already actively working or seeking to work within the esports sector.

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

Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Together, we build a platform for the evolution of UK manufacturing.

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.

Mentoring and support reimagined - for all small business

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 heart of the engineering and manufacturing industries in the North East

Help to Grow: Management is a practical 12-week training programme for senior leaders in SMEs, providing key skills to help businesses innovate and drive future growth.

Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in the innovative businesses that drive economic growth.

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

A not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, providing advice and guidance to women looking for a route into the franchise industry