Funding & support resources

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.

Sponsored by the Department for Business & Trade, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices,

Rising Stars is Tech Nation’s pitch competition for early-stage tech startups.

Local Women Local Enterprise, a project by The Millin Charity, provides specialist enterprise support for women in Gateshead and Newcastle.

Access tailored support from industry experts to grow your business internationally through digital, including ecommerce.

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

Open to businesses and social enterprises based in Gateshead, Pathways to Innovation looks to help enterprises overcome the barriers preventing them from accessing innovation and growth, both individually and as a region.

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.

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.