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Investment for businesses in the North East Combined Authority area

As of 1 November 2026, 14 investment schemes are open to businesses in the North East Combined Authority area; 1 of them is only for the North East Combined Authority area. Another 4 are only for part of the North East Combined Authority area. Updated 1 Nov 2026.

For all of the North East Combined Authority area 1 scheme

Investment schemes open to businesses anywhere in the North East Combined Authority area, and only there.

Open all yearInvestment

Franchise Angels

Franchise Angels

Investment in proven businesses with strong branding to support rapid growth via franchising, with comprehensive support and exit strategy assistance.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

For one part of the North East Combined Authority area 4 schemes

Investment schemes for a single council area in the North East Combined Authority area, under the part each one is for.

County Durham (2)

Newcastle upon Tyne (1)

Sunderland (1)

Across North East England or the whole North 4 schemes

For the whole region or the North, the North East Combined Authority area included. The soonest to close first.

National schemes 9 schemes

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including the North East Combined Authority area. The soonest to close first.

Investment for businesses elsewhere in the North