Funding & support resources

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.

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

Support designed to help individuals looking to start their own business or in the early stage of trading.

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

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.

Fully funded, short, online business start-up and self-employment courses

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business

Gateshead BIG is a brand new programme, delivered exclusively by Smarta, for established companies based in Gateshead that have ambitions to scale-up their operations.