As of 1 November 2026, 143 support programmes are open to businesses in York and North Yorkshire; 21 of them are only for York and North Yorkshire. Another 2 are only for part of York and North Yorkshire. Updated 1 Nov 2026.
For all of York and North Yorkshire 21 schemes
Support programmes open to businesses anywhere in York and North Yorkshire, and only there.
Enterprise CUBE, Strive Live, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
A free online start-up incubator with weekly live training, one-to-one advice and on-demand learning, for people running or launching a start-up in York and North Yorkshire. Participants could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 16 December 2026
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Supports employers and individual learners with accredited and non-accredited courses to bridge skills gaps, improve career opportunities and support career progression.
Amount
Courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on learner eligibility criteria
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A 10-week skills bootcamp from Primed Talent, four days a week and mostly online, on using AI in business: business analysis, data, process improvement and automation. Fully funded for independent learners and the self-employed; employers putting their own staff on it pay 10% (small and medium-sized businesses) or 30% (large businesses).
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's apprenticeship levy transfer scheme pays 100% of apprenticeship training and assessment costs for employers based in York and North Yorkshire, while funds last.
Amount
100% of apprenticeship training and assessment costs, paid to the training provider (wages and travel not covered)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Guidance and links to help businesses plan for disruption and emergencies, including business continuity plan templates and advice from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council. Information on the page is for business owners in York and North Yorkshire.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build CAD for construction skills, delivered by HBXL. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build cyber security technician skills, delivered by Primed Talent. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A fully funded programme helping SMEs in York and North Yorkshire understand funding options, build investment readiness, and prepare funding applications through webinars, workshops, and one-to-one coaching.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A personalised innovation support programme helping eligible businesses develop ideas into new products, processes and technology, with the chance to pitch for revenue grants of up to £60,000 to implement them.
Amount
Up to £60,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build leadership and management skills, delivered by Primed Talent. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build Level 4 advanced digital marketing skills, delivered by Enterprise Made Simple. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Tees Valley, York and North YorkshireRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
For one part of York and North Yorkshire 2 schemes
Support programmes for a single council area in York and North Yorkshire, under the part each one is for.