Business support from Durham University including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, enterprise zone accommodation at NETPark, and access to academic expertise and graduate recruitment.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Membership of the Federation of Small Businesses, giving members advice, financial products, networking groups, and a voice in government. Aimed at self-employed people and small business owners.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Cranfield University provides capital and advice from the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship to help entrepreneurs and start-ups scale their businesses.
Amount
£25,000 to £50,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme for UK start-ups and SMEs, providing technical expertise, business growth support and access to industry sponsors over 12 months.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A non-profit global initiative providing free tools and resources to help small and medium-sized companies reduce emissions, commit to net zero by 2050, and build resilient businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Zero-equity funding for companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services, with ESA consultant support and access to partner networks.
Amount
From £48,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Free advice and guidance for small businesses at all stages to find support schemes and publicly funded business support programmes available in their area and across England.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A free, self-paced online course of 17 short videos, about 2 hours in total, covering essential business concepts for growth. Aimed at business leaders wanting an introduction or a refresh.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Blended finance combining a loan with grant support, offered to help organisations grow sustainably and strengthen long-term impact and financial resilience.
Amount
Up to £200,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
AAdvisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice, and offers training and help to resolve disputes.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) gives zero-equity funding, technical and business support to businesses developing services that use satellite communications, earth observation, satellite navigation or other space technologies. Its open calls take ideas at any time, and themed calls with closing dates open through the year.
Amount
Zero-equity funding from €60,000 to over €3 million per activity, depending on the type of call.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free guidance from HSE, Great Britain's workplace health and safety regulator, on the basic steps a business takes to comply with health and safety law. HSE also runs paid training courses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10