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Sunderland Software City
Helps founders understand and access grants, funding and investment, run by Sunderland Software City.
- Area
- North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Funding and business support in Hartlepool
Open to businesses in Hartlepool, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
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Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Hartlepool.
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Social Investment Gateway Programme
The SSE, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise UK
A free 12-month support programme for charities, social enterprises and community organisations preparing for social investment, with a choice of a Match Trading grant or a repayable grant.
- Amount
- Up to £24,000
- Deadline
- Closes 6 November 2026 at 12 noon (4 days)
- Area
- EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Closing soonSupport programmeUK-wide
New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark Incubation)
EIT Culture & Creativity
Funding of up to €30,000 and a 9-month training programme for early-stage founders with pre-incorporation business concepts in Materials and Built Environment (fashion and architecture). Includes an in-person Startup Sprint and an online Spark Incubation Programme.
- Amount
- Up to €30k per project (up to €30,000 in funding per selected venture)
- Deadline
- Closes 16 November 2026 at 5pm (14 days)
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Secure Innovation Security Reviews
Innovate UK
A part-funded security review that helps early-stage UK technology businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats. Participating businesses also receive a £300 Cyber Essentials voucher after the report is submitted.
- Amount
- Up to £2,500
- Deadline
- Closes 31 January 2027
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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UK Export Support Hub
Office for Investment
A government information hub for international businesses expanding into the UK, offering guidance on setting up, tax, visas, bank accounts, funding and finding UK experts. It is aimed at overseas businesses looking to set up in the UK.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Go4Growth Programme
Go4Growth
A free, fully-funded programme providing tailored training, digital content, templates, events and 1:1 mentoring to help micro businesses, small businesses and VCSEs win public sector work and become Public Sector Supply Ready.
- Amount
- FREE to use
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
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Business Debtline free debt advice
Business Debtline
Free, confidential and independent debt advice from a charity for small businesses and self-employed people struggling with debt. Advisers have experience of running small businesses.
- Amount
- Free
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- England, WalesLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
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Quality Franchise Association
Quality Franchise Association
A not for profit trade association that assists franchise businesses and individuals interested in starting a business through franchising. It offers free franchise guides, free franchise training courses and access to franchise events.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearMembership or networkUK-wide
Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors
A membership community for directors and leaders, offering networking, learning resources, and advice services. Membership is open to aspiring directors and those with senior responsibilities, with different tiers available.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Acas advice, templates, dispute resolution and training
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas offers free, impartial advice on employment rights, rules and best practice, free letters, forms and policy templates, help to resolve disputes without an employment tribunal, and courses and tailored support on employment topics. It is for employees and employers.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- England, Scotland, WalesLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide
My Community Portal
My Community
A free online hub of advice, tips and resources from voluntary sector organisations, for community-run businesses (such as community pubs, shops and community centres) and community groups, on topics such as governance, funding and finance, and protecting community assets.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceEngland-wide
Skills for Life: find training and employment schemes
Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education's online service listing training and employment schemes, such as apprenticeships, that help businesses recruit new staff and upskill existing employees.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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MentorsMe
UK Finance
An online gateway that lets growing businesses search a list of verified business mentoring organisations in their area. Aimed at growing businesses seeking guidance from experienced business professionals.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide
UK Business Climate Hub
Broadway Initiative
A free online hub providing sustainability advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with success stories from other businesses.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide
Workforce Readiness Tool
FutureDotNow
A free online tool that gives organisations a personalised digital and AI readiness report on their workforce. Aimed at employers building workforce digital skills.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide
Business Builder
NatWest
A free set of advice, articles, lessons, toolkits, smart tools and training for business owners, from idea stage to growth. Users can go at their own pace.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide
Enterprise Nation business.connected
Enterprise Nation
Free digital skills training for small businesses, including online workshops, regional bootcamps, expert blogs and videos, a podcast and free digital marketing templates. Delivered as a joint initiative with Vodafone Business.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide
Office of the Small Business Commissioner free support for payment disputes
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
Free, confidential help for small UK businesses with an unresolved payment dispute with a larger customer, including unpaid invoices and non-payment queries.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Grow with Google free digital skills training
Google
Free online AI courses, badges and job-ready career certificates from Google to help individuals and small businesses build digital and AI skills. Some courses are paid through Coursera.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide
Digital Boost free 1:1 mentoring
Digital Boost
Free one-to-one guidance and mentoring sessions with volunteer mentors for people starting or running a business, covering topics from strategy to marketing, tech and finance.
- Amount
- Free. No limit on the number of sessions and no cost.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide
Amazon Small Business Accelerator
Amazon
A suite of free-to-use online courses and videos on topics such as building a business online, growing sales and social media, for startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.
- Amount
- Free to use; the page also mentions £25 (excl. VAT) per month plus selling fees for selling on Amazon
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearMembership or network
Make UK membership
Make UK
Membership of Make UK, a manufacturing business network, offering networking, advisory boards, briefings and access to a member-only portal. Tiers are Essentials, Enhanced and Add-ons.
- Amount
- From £995
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- Not stated.Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearMembership or network
TCoE membership
TCoE
Membership of the TCoE, a not for profit, industry owned training company for textile manufacturers and associate companies with an interest in the sector, giving discounted services, grant support, and access to the manufacturing supply chain.
- Amount
- Full or Associate Membership. Fees are based on company size: £8 per full time employee per annum plus a £200 registration fee. Example: 10 staff would pay £280 per year, invoiced as four quarterly payments of £70 plus VAT. Associate Membership does not allow voting at the AGM.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- Open to all textile manufacturersLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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RISE Direct: Supply chain
RISE
RISE Direct is a support service for organisations in the retrofit supply chain. After a self-assessment, businesses are matched with a RISE Direct Support Manager who provides a tailored support plan on retrofit readiness, procurement routes, partnerships and training.
- Deadline
- Open all year
- Area
- Not statedLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10