Funding & support resources

The Innovation SuperNetwork’s specialist business support gives North East businesses direct access to new market opportunities, finance and sector expertise.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively, and support UK prosperity.

Creative developers and start-up studios are invited to bid for a share of £5 million in government funding to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders.

The Satellite Applications Catapult helps develop scalable businesses that will contribute to the growth of the UK space industry.

Guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work

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.

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is an industry-led cluster group, established to support the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the sector in the North East of England.

Transforming lives through healthcare innovation

Scale-up North East works with businesses that can demonstrate both the hunger and potential to achieve high levels of growth.

Expert advice and guidance, delivering fast and easy documentation for your exports.

The Business and IP Centre’s 'Experts in Residence' offer businesses the opportunity for one to one appointments to discuss a wide range of business topics.

The European Franchise Federation is the leading advocate for the franchise industry in Europe, whose goal is to develop and promote the franchise business model.

The World Franchise Council (WFC) is a non-political association of more than 40 national franchise associations from around the world.

A not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, providing advice and guidance to women looking for a route into the franchise industry

Digital Cluster North of Tyne is a new programme to support innovation in tech and digital businesses across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Innovate UK KTN exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.