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Invest Newcastle
Free and impartial advice and support for businesses relocating to or expanding in Newcastle, including soft landing, property searches, relocation advice and introductions to sector networks. Run by Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative.
TEDCO Business Support
Specialist investor readiness support for businesses and socially trading enterprises preparing for equity investment, including business planning, financial forecasting and funder negotiation support.
North East BIC
Support for socially trading organisations and purpose-led businesses to start up or grow their trading income, including training, advice and business development support.
National Innovation Centre for Data
Helps organisations unlock value in their data by learning new data skills to become more productive.
Northumberland National Park Authority
Expert guidance and practical support for farmers and land-based businesses across Northumberland and the North East Region to assist growth, resilience, and diversification opportunities.
Community Foundation North East
Grants of up to £2,000 for individuals aged 18-30 in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland with businesses trading for less than two and a half years and turning over more than £500 per month.
Community Foundation North East
Grants of up to £500 for individuals aged 18-30 in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland starting a business with pre-revenue or less than £500 monthly turnover, trading less than two years.
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, North East Growth Hub
Capital grants to help businesses in the North East automotive and EV supply chain invest in productivity, innovation and the transition to electrification. Backed by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, Teesside and York Universities, Northern Accelerator, North East Growth Hub
Support for academics and business leaders to create spin-out businesses from university research, including training, funding, investment and business growth support.
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
A support programme for creative and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow, providing affordable workspace, business support, skills development and networking opportunities.
Digital Pathfinders
Grant covering 50% of costs (up to £3,000) for Newcastle-based trading businesses to implement technology that increases business and COVID resilience.
FW Capital
Loans of £50,000 or more to companies seeking to finance growth plans, with investment up to £1 million in more established businesses.
FW Capital
A £20 million fund offering development loans from £250,000 to £2 million to SME house builders, construction and property development companies for residential and non-speculative commercial development projects in the North East.
Creative UK
A package of financial and business support for freelancers and businesses in the culture and creative industries.
UMi
A £3.5 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme supporting business growth in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland.
Big Issue Invest
Repayable finance of £30,000 to £400,000 for socially trading organisations with strong social impact goals struggling to secure affordable finance elsewhere.
Innovation SuperNetwork
Investor readiness support and access to an investor hub for businesses and social enterprises in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
FW Capital
A £35 million commercial property fund providing loans of £1 million to £7 million to construction companies and property developers for development projects in the North East.
TEDCO Business Support
A bespoke one-to-one session with an expert business advisor, followed by bespoke sessions or workshops on a chosen area of focus, for high-growth trading businesses wanting to grow. Delivered by TEDCO Business Support Limited.
North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), NEPIC
NEPIC is a membership organisation for companies in the chemical-using industries in the North East of England, offering events, mentoring, promotion and industry championing. It is run by industry and aims to help member companies grow.
RTC North, Scale-up North East
Bespoke coaching, mentoring, consultancy and workshops for ambitious businesses, including start-ups, that are scaling or can show significant growth potential.
North East Chamber of Commerce
A membership launched in 2025 to help early-stage businesses build foundations, make connections and grow, with members-only events, networking and funding advice.
Newcastle University
A range of specialist services and facilities, including research, consultancy, clinical trials, studentships, equipment and Business Innovation Centres, to help businesses find solutions to real-world challenges.
Franchise Angels
Investment in proven businesses with strong branding to support rapid growth via franchising, with comprehensive support and exit strategy assistance.