Funding & support resources

Defence and security advantage through innovation

The North of Tyne Culture and Creative Zone (CCZ) Programme is a new programme that aims to establish a supportive and attractive environment for creatives and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow.

Free one-to-one support and mentoring for growing businesses which have been trading for more than 12 months in 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.

There are opportunities for UK companies to supply products and services to the international science facilities in which the UK is a member.

Local experts providing practical businesses advice

Destination North East England has a collective ambition to double the size of our region's economy in ten years time.

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

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.

Business development experts for the energy sector. NOF work on behalf of their members and their network of partners to put companies of all sizes in touch with the best and most innovative supply chain businesses in the UK.

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.

Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is the UK Government Department that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas organisations seeking to locate in the UK.

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

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

An impressive collection of on-site resources to help when researching a business idea, find competitor information and analyse markets.