Funding & support resources

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

Helping innovative digital businesses across the North East to collaborate, commercialise and attract finance.

Access startup support and accelerate growth for your tech business

Powering the next generation of digital creators in the North East

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business

Build a more inclusive workplace Fully funded support for North East employers

Protect your business against the most common cyber threats with Cyber Essentials.

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.

Driving sustainable growth for business and society

Join Small Business Britain and Starling for a transformative six-week online series designed to equip women with the skills, mindset, and momentum to grow their businesses.

Innovate UK KTN exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.

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

SHINE is a new initiative from the North East Combined Authority recognising employers who lead with fairness, opportunity and respect. It’s more than accreditation – it’s a movement to make work better for everyone.

The UK Export Academy (UKEA) from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a free training programme for UK businesses of all sizes looking to grow their international sales.

Start-up Loans has partnered with The Open University to create a range of free courses for entrepreneurs.

The North East Business Resilience Centre are a police-led, not for profit organisation providing 24/7 support to small and medium businesses, our trusted Centre forms a partnership network to protect businesses from risk.