Funding & support resources

Innovate UK invites ambitious MedTech & Diagnostics companies to participate in a Global Business Innovation Programme that will include a market visit to Singapore.

Enterprising Sunderland is a project designed to unlock the potential of future entrepreneurs within our communities and to support businesses from all sectors to grow and innovate.

A service of business support to help small and micro businesses across Northumberland to start and grow.

Launched in 2021, Wray Forward is a free and inclusive programme built to nurture the foundations of the entrepreneurial community.

CITB offer support to industry through their grants and funds.

Empowering senior leaders of high-growth engineering and tech SMEs with the leadership skills and insight they need to scale successfully.

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.

Debt and equity finance for businesses based in or looking to relocate to County Durham.

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.

Working with UKSE gives you more than just finance. Benefit from the support and knowledge of people who have been there before.

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

The North of Tyne Digital Inward Investment Programme, delivered by Invest Newcastle, supports the attraction of new inward investors to the North of Tyne, operating in the digital and tech sector.

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

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

Open North Foundation is a not for profit company dedicated to assisting the businesses and people of the North East to recover from the ravages of COVID-19.