Funding & support resources

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

Empowering Farm Enterprises: Specialised Support for Growth, Resilience and Diversification.

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

Access tailored support from industry experts to grow your business internationally through digital, including ecommerce.

Access startup support and accelerate growth for your tech business

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.

Sponsored by the Department for Business & Trade, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices,

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

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

Quality Franchise Association is a not for profit, trade association that assists both franchise businesses and individuals that are interested in franchising to start their own business.

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

Growth Track is a support service for high-growth businesses looking to increase market share, develop a new product or service, or enhance customer experience.

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

The complete technology solution for your e-Procurement value chain.

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