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Tech Start-up Sunderland: business support

Tech Start-up Sunderland is a free support programme for people with tech and digital business ideas who are based in Sunderland and want to launch a start-up. Open, no fixed deadline.

Run by Sunderland Software City, Tech Start-up Sunderland

Checked against the official page (sunderlandsoftwarecity.com) on 20 Oct 2026.

Helps people gain the confidence to explore new business ideas and launch tech-related startups.

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Status and deadline

Status

Open all year

Not confirmed on the official page

Deadline

Open all year

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How much

Free

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Who can apply

Entrepreneurs with tech and digital business ideas located within the Sunderland local authority area.

Not confirmed on the official page

Business size

Start-ups

Not confirmed on the official page

Sectors

technology

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How to apply

Contact the provider for further information on how to apply.

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Where it is open: Sunderland

Sunderland

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Source and last checked

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