Funding & support resources

Growing inclusive funding opportunities for business

UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop adoptable and investable innovations within communication networks. This funding is from the Telecoms Technology Missions Fund programme.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000

Flexible Social Finance has been designed with the social sector, for the social sector.

Shaping the skills and knowledge of our creative industries

The Flexible Finance Fund by the Social Investment Business, The Ubele Initiative, and Create Equity offers a blend of grants and loans to Black and Racially Minoritised-led charities and social enterprises in England.

Start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses

Business development grants for young people and their businesses

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund supports businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing projects in the UK.

A fund designed to drive economic growth by helping businesses to access external expertise to implement business growth and improvement plans.

This grant programme will help local growing businesses to access high quality external expertise to deliver business improvement projects.

Franchise Angels is an investment initiative to assist the rapid growth of proven businesses via franchising.

A funding initiative aimed at supporting UK-based artists working with immersive technologies.

The SWEF Business Grant supports young people living in County Durham or Tees Valley with a business investment they can’t afford but will transform their business.

Start up and grow in space with the UK Space Agency Accelerator.

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