North East Ambition, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
A North East Ambition programme that helps businesses and employers work with schools and colleges, and recruit young people through apprenticeships, T Level placements and Higher Technical Qualifications. Includes employer partners, work experience, school governance and business growth support.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An industry-led cluster group supporting growth and competitiveness of the automotive sector in the North East of England, offering networking, skills, innovation and promotion. Membership gives promotion of member capabilities and connections to supply chain opportunities.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Recruitment services from Newcastle University's Careers Service to help employers recruit placements, internships, graduates and part-time staff. The university offers a bespoke talent attraction plan for recruiters.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Business support and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses, including confidential 1-to-1 advice, workshops, masterclasses, coaching, mentoring and CMI management and leadership qualifications.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Access to business advice, short courses, apprenticeships, start-up support, managed offices, research services and funding and collaboration opportunities from the University of Sunderland. Aimed at organisations working with the university.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
NNERCCU, North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU)
Free cyber security advice and guidance for businesses in the North East, including Cyber Basic Review, Cyber Exercising, Police Cyber Alarm and staff training and awareness.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support for socially trading organisations and purpose-led businesses to start up or grow their trading income, including training, advice and business development support.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free training in digital skills, leadership and business management delivered through 1-day workshops to businesses in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne, North TynesideRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
University of Sunderland's Centre for Graduate Prospects helps employers access students and graduates for recruitment through vacancy advertising, profile raising and recruitment advice.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free, fully funded training to help employers create a more inclusive workplace, covering topics such as diversity, disability confidence, mental health awareness and equality compliance.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free support for small businesses recruiting and managing apprentices, including guidance on the Digital Apprenticeship System, funding, training providers and recruitment.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
North East Screen, North East Screen Industries Partnership
A regional screen agency providing funding, resources and support for filmmakers, producers and creative professionals to start and grow careers in the film and TV industry.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free vacancy advertising service for graduate jobs, internships, placements and work experience, plus in-person and online recruitment events throughout the year.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A support programme for creative and cultural businesses to locate, start-up and grow, providing affordable workspace, business support, skills development and networking opportunities.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
An employer accreditation and support initiative recognising organisations that lead with fairness, opportunity and respect through fair pay, secure work, inclusive practices and opportunities to grow.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
An accredited learning and development agency offering enterprise skills support for students, graduates, jobseekers, early stage founders and entry level staff, including workshops, courses, network events and pitching competitions.
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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.
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
For all of North East England, or the whole North 4 schemes
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the North East and Tees Valley to adopt digital technology, with a digital roadmap, workshops, grants for expert technical advice and for new software or equipment, and fully-funded Digital Interns.
Amount
Grants to help purchase new software and/or equipment (up to 50% of the overall cost); grants for expert technical advice (amount not stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A learning and development agency, empowering enterprise skills and entrepreneurship in collaboration with government, employers, education and community organisations.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free, flexible award that recognises employers in the North East and Cumbria for addressing health issues in the workplace. Each employer who signs up is supported by a dedicated Workplace Health Improvement Specialist.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
National schemes 39 schemes
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including North Tyneside.
Share of up to £110 million from UKRI for UK registered organisations to deliver research and develop future leaders, for business and non-academic applicants.
Amount
£100,000 to £3,000,000
Deadline
Closes 4 November 2026 at 11am (3 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10