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Gateshead Business Innovation & Growth

Gateshead Business Innovation & Growth is free one-to-one coaching and strategy support for established small and medium-sized businesses in Gateshead that want to scale up. Open, closes 31 December 2026.

Run by Smarta · funded by North East Mayoral Strategic Authority

Checked against the official page (gosmarta.com) on 5 Oct 2026.

Free one-to-one coaching and strategy consulting for established SMEs and some startups in Gateshead wanting to scale up, focusing on growth strategy, innovation, efficiency, investment readiness and leadership.

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Status and deadline

Status

Open

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Deadline

Closes 31 December 2026

As stated: The current programme runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st December 2026.

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How much

Not stated

Who can apply

Established companies based in Gateshead with ambitions to scale-up. A small number of ambitious startups may also be considered. The programme focuses on high value-added industries including digital & tech, creative & visitor economy, advanced manufacturing and energy, but companies in other sectors are welcome to apply.

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Business size

Micro (under 10 staff), Small (10 to 49 staff), Medium (50 to 249 staff)

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How to apply

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Where it is open: Gateshead

Gateshead

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Things we could not confirm

  • No deadline stated; rolling basis assumed from text saying 'no cost to participating businesses' and no closing date mentioned

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