Funding & support resources

A funding initiative aimed at supporting UK-based artists working with immersive technologies.

The SWEF Business Grant supports young people living in County Durham or Tees Valley with a business investment they can’t afford but will transform their business.

Supporting high-risk, demand-driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial uptake.

Start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses

Business development grants for young people and their businesses

Fund for early stage AI start ups. More information coming soon.

A £20 million fund offering development funding to SME house builders, construction and property development companies

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.

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

Government support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £750,000 in loans in the North East's cultural and creative industries.

Through the North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, Creative UK are investing £500,000 through equity finance in the region’s cultural and creative industries.

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.

Flexible Social Finance has been designed with the social sector, for the social sector.

Creative Growth Finance provides scale-up loans of £100k to £1m to UK businesses in the Creative Industries.