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Business support

Enterprising North

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

Convert to a co-op

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

BBC Digital Accelerator

Powering the next generation of digital creators in the North East
Business support

Entrepreneur Accelerator

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

The King's Trust Enterprise Programme

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

Port of Tyne Venture Connect

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

Kick Off in Business

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

North East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business
Business support

ASCENT

Support for small businesses, serious about growth.
Business support

Business Academy

The Business Academy’s live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.
Business support

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub's Hub’s expert team offers British SMEs strategic insight and connections, so that they can feel more confident to do business overseas.
Business support

Gateshead Business Innovation & Growth

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.
Business support

5G Immersive Lab

Digital Catapult has launched this state-of-the-art 5G Immersive Lab in partnership with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority to break down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East.
Business support

InclusionWorks - Inclusivity training for North East employers

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

North East Digital Technologies Launchpad

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

Engaging with education and early career entry pathways for accessing your future talent

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

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