Funding & support resources

A not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, providing advice and guidance to women looking for a route into the franchise industry

With our rich history of inventiveness and community spirit, we aim to combine citizen insights, business knowledge and design thinking to establish the North of Tyne region as an international leader in innovation for the Internet of Caring Things market

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

Discover how to convert an existing business or organisation to a co‑operative

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business

Powering the next generation of digital creators in the North East

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

Join the 91,000+ young people we’ve helped to start a business.

New for 2026, Venture Connect is opening the door to innovative businesses across the UK and internationally for the first time.

Access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op and register your co‑op with our online registration tool.

The North East Combined Authority’s North East Ambition programme supports businesses and employers to work collaboratively with schools and colleges.