Funding & support resources

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

Access startup support and accelerate growth for your tech business

A global reputation for excellence and partnerships can support your business to succeed, through the dynamic exchange of ideas, expertise and resources.

UK Export Finance (UKEF) helps UK companies selling abroad by sharing the financial risks of selling overseas, with support such as insurance and credit guarantees for their banks.

Constructing Excellence in the North East is the regional partner to Constructing Excellence, the single organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction, housing and regeneration.

Generator Union is a cross-sector membership network, bringing together freelancers & founders, students & start-ups and everyone in between.

The North East’s largest and most influential business membership network.

NEPIC is an award winning membership organisation working with the chemical-using industries in the North East of England.

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria supports the health and care system to accelerate innovation which improves people’s health and the regional economy.

Transforming lives through healthcare innovation

Newcastle University provides a range of recruitment services to employers across the North East.

Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job.

TusPark Newcastle works with Barclays Eagle Labs, the latest cluster of tech incubators in the UK, connecting UK companies directly to Chinese industries, universities and governments across the TusPark global network.

Help to Grow: Management is a practical 12-week training programme for senior leaders in SMEs, providing key skills to help businesses innovate and drive future growth.

The NERCCU offer free advice and guidance to businesses in the North East, and provides a range of services to ensure organisations have the basics in place.

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.