Funding & support resources

Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth.

A thriving member community of skilled directors and leaders

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

Driving sustainable growth for business and society

A range of specialist services and facilities to support your business needs, helping you find innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

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

Workshops and research methodologies to help business owners design better products and reach new customers.

The largest not-for-profit tech sector business membership organisation in the North East.

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

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

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

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

Whether you want to set up your own new business through franchising, or you want to grow an existing brand by franchising to others, the BFA is your trusted partner.

The European Franchise Federation is the leading advocate for the franchise industry in Europe, whose goal is to develop and promote the franchise business model.