Funding & support resources

Made Smarter Adoption North East helps manufacturers in the region increase profits, improve efficiency and grow by investing in smart technology.

Funded by North East Screen Industries Partnership, North East Screen is a regional screen agency for filmmakers, producers and creative professionals looking to start and grow their careers in the industry.

Wear Together provides social entrepreneurs in Sunderland with access to business support and grants assisting them with start, development, and growth of social businesses.

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

The Key Fund invests in incorporated Community and Social Enterprises that have traditionally been excluded and turned down by mainstream lenders; particularly those in disadvantaged areas.

A £35 million commercial property fund that supports developers in the North East.

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

The Green New Deal Fund (GNDF) is an investment fund established to provide finance to SMEs and the public sector to reduce carbon emissions, create green jobs and develop skills in the region.

A global reputation for excellence and partnerships can support your business to succeed, through the dynamic exchange of ideas, expertise and resources.

We forge connections so your talent can solve the unmet needs facing key sectors.

UK's leading advanced digital technology innovation centre, driving early adoption, making UK businesses more competitive and productive.

As experts in business, the FSB offer members a wide range of vital business services

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

Connecting manufacturers and providing support to drive collaboration and business growth.

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.

ORE Catapult enables innovation and accelerates the development of offshore renewable energy, growing businesses and creating jobs throughout the UK.