Funding & support resources

Local Women Local Enterprise, a project by The Millin Charity, provides specialist enterprise support for women in Gateshead and Newcastle.

Open to businesses and social enterprises based in Gateshead, Pathways to Innovation looks to help enterprises overcome the barriers preventing them from accessing innovation and growth, both individually and as a region.

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

The North East’s largest and most influential business membership network.

NEPIC is an award winning membership organisation working with the chemical-using industries in the North East of England.

The NERCCU offer free advice and guidance to businesses in the North East, and provides a range of services to ensure organisations have the basics in place.

Specialist support for businesses located in rural Northumberland.

Invest Newcastle is an award-winning investment promotion agency working to drive economic growth, secure capital investment and attract companies to locate, expand and thrive in Newcastle.

Discover how to convert an existing business or organisation to a co‑operative

New for 2026, Venture Connect is opening the door to innovative businesses across the UK and internationally for the first time.

The Business Academy’s live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.

Gateshead BIG is a brand new programme, delivered exclusively by Smarta, for established companies based in Gateshead that have ambitions to scale-up their operations.

Access expertise and knowledge for your business from four of the region’s world-class universities, through Arrow.

EASI (Engineering and Analysis Supply Initiative) is the latest programme launched through ORE Catapult’s successful partnership with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority under the TIGGOR 2 programme.