Funding & support resources

Made Smarter helps manufacturers in the region increase profits, improve efficiency and grow by investing in smart technology.

CITB offer support to industry through their grants and funds.

The Social Enterprise Boost Durham project can help you with free business support and funding to start you on your journey for change in your community.

Search current funding opportunities from across UKRI, research councils and Innovate UK

Funding for companies based in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham

Northern Accelerator is an exciting collaboration between the North East’s universities, creating real-world impact from world-leading research, commercialising innovation and boosting the region’s economy.

The Productivity and Growth Programme supports businesses in all sectors in County Durham.

Funded by North East Screen Industries Partnership, North East Screen is a regional screen agency for filmmakers, producers and creative professionals looking to start and grow their careers in the industry.

Defence and security advantage through innovation

North East Enterprise Agency is a unique collaboration of multi-award winning enterprise agencies supporting businesses across the North East of England.

Working with UKSE gives you more than just finance. Benefit from the support and knowledge of people who have been there before.

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.

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

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

The Flexible Finance Fund by the Social Investment Business, The Ubele Initiative, and Create Equity offers a blend of grants and loans to Black and Racially Minoritised-led charities and social enterprises in England.