Funding & support resources

Funding for companies which address a clear market need and have the potential to achieve significant growth.

Are you buying premises? Looking to grow? Wanting to launch a great business idea? The Key Fund has £4.5million to invest.

Through this scheme SMEs can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of full fibre connection, either individually or as part of a group project.

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

Creative developers and start-up studios are invited to bid for a share of £5 million in government funding to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders.

Eligible businesses in Northumberland can apply for a grant between £10,000 - £300,000.

The new Start-up Support Programme is available to new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across County Durham

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Maven are offering Equity finance up to £5 million for ambitious businesses located across the North East of England.

UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £500,000 to develop adoptable and investable innovations within communication networks. This funding is from the Telecoms Technology Missions Fund programme.

A unique equity fund providing impact investments to north east charities and social enterprises ranging from £100,000 to £1 million for a wide range of purposes.

Ignite is an early-stage accelerator programme for start-ups with high-scaling potential (usually tech)

Save energy and money with free energy guidance and support from BEST

Support for businesses looking to expand or establish new operations in Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, Northumberland County Council and Sunderland City Council areas.

Open North Foundation are dedicated to assisting the businesses and people of the North East to scale or pivot their business.

The North of Tyne Combined Authority has £10m available to support businesses looking to invest and create jobs in the North of Tyne.

Funding for early-stage businesses with innovative, scalable ideas – from software to life science, start-up to scale-up.