Funding & support resources

Supporting high-risk, demand-driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial uptake.

Funding loans of up to £25,000 available to entrepreneurs within their first 5 years of trading.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £750,000 in loans in the North East's cultural and creative industries.

Government support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £500,000 through equity finance in the region’s cultural and creative industries.

A £35 million commercial property fund that supports developers in the North East.

UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop adoptable and investable innovations within communication networks. This funding is from the Telecoms Technology Missions Fund programme.

Designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000

Flexible Social Finance has been designed with the social sector, for the social sector.

Cranfield University Green Seed Fund gives entrepreneurs and start-ups access to capital, alongside advice and education from the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship to help scale their businesses.

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.