Funding & support resources

Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in the innovative businesses that drive economic growth.

National Innovation for Data (NICD) helps organisations to unlock value in their data by helping organisations to learn new data skills to become more productive.

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.

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

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.

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.

Digital Pathfinders helps SMEs, charities and social enterprises across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology.

Support for new Northumberland businesses and residents looking to pursue a business idea

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