Funding & support resources

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.

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

Funding loans of up to £25,000 available to entrepreneurs within their first 5 years of trading.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £750,000 in loans in the North East's cultural and creative industries.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £500,000 through equity finance in the region’s cultural and creative industries.

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.

Debt and equity finance for businesses based in or looking to relocate to County Durham.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Maven are offering Equity finance up to £5 million for ambitious businesses located across the North East of England.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Debt Finance from £100,000 to £2m

Creative Growth Finance provides scale-up loans of £100k to £1m to UK businesses in the Creative Industries.

Venture Sunderland provides investment for ambitious, high-growth companies at all stages.

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

Local experts providing practical businesses advice

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free consultation to businesses seeking trusted business advice.