Funding & support resources

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

Drive your innovation forward. Work with CPI to defer capital and workforce investments until your product or process is proven at scale.

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

Guidance for employers on cycle to work schemes

Food and Drink North East (FADNE) is a community interest company (CIC) made up of local business owners and experts who understand the challenges the food, drink and hospitality sectors face and are working together to address them.

We are an accredited learning and development agency specialising in empowering enterprise skills for students, graduates, jobseekers, early stage founders and entry level staff.

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

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

Destination North East England has a collective ambition to double the size of our region's economy in ten years time.

Digital Catapult has launched this state-of-the-art 5G Immersive Lab in partnership with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority to break down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East.

The complete technology solution for your e-Procurement value chain.

Powering the next generation of digital creators in the North East

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business

An award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme

Join the 91,000+ young people we’ve helped to start a business.

The Business Academy’s live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.