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Local to North Tyneside 13 schemes

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North East Automotive Alliance

North East Automotive Alliance

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 AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

IP: Research, Protect & Commercialise

North East Growth Hub, Business & IP Centre North East

Free on-site research resources, free one-to-one intellectual property surgeries and free business workshops and advice to help start-ups and existing businesses research, protect and commercialise ideas.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Enterprise & Innovation, University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

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 AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Internet of Caring Things

Internet of Caring Things, National Innovation Centre for Ageing

A 5-year innovation programme helping companies develop products and services for the ageing population using Internet of Caring Things technologies.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Innovation Pathway

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria

Support for SMEs and innovators to develop and market products to the NHS and care sectors, covering the entire innovation lifecycle.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Arrow – Innovation Support for North East Businesses

Arrow, Arrow Innovation

Access to expertise and facilities from four universities for innovation projects including research and development, proof of concept, and data science support.

Amount
Arrow short innovation projects are fully-funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

EASI (Engineering and Analysis Supply Initiative)

ORE Catapult

Expert technical support and market analysis for micro, small and medium enterprises in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland with technology, products or services for the offshore wind sector.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearGrant

North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme

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.

Amount
£250,000 to £3,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Northern Accelerator

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 AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Digital Catapult Centre North East and Tees Valley

Digital Catapult, Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV)

Innovation support from Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley to help businesses explore and adopt advanced digital technologies, including fully-funded innovation residentials, workshops, one-to-one coaching and open innovation challenges. Open to startups and large businesses.

Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
OpenSupport programme

Design for Business

Design Network North

Workshops and research methodologies to help business owners design better products and reach new customers. Membership of Design Network North offers access to workshops, expert advice, events and mailshots.

Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenSupport programme

Newcastle University - Working with Business

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.

Area
North East Combined AuthorityLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA)

National Innovation Centre for Ageing

A world-leading organisation, supported by initial investment from UK Government and Newcastle University, that helps co-develop and bring to market products and services for longer, better lives.

Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

For all of North East England, or the whole North 5 schemes

Open all yearSupport programme

5G Immersive Lab

Digital Catapult

Access to a 5G Immersive Lab with co-working space, workshops and expert-led demonstrations to help businesses develop expertise in 5G and immersive technology.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

North East Accelerate Fund

Mercia Ventures

Equity investment of £50,000 to £1 million in innovative, early stage companies from start-up to scale-up stages.

Amount
£50,000 to £1,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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RTC North business support programmes

RTC North

RTC North Ltd is a support provider that delivers publicly funded business support, expert advice and innovation programmes across the North of England, for start-ups, scale-ups, manufacturers and supply chains.

Area
The North of EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Immex City

Sunderland Software City

Project shaping the future of immersive technology in the North East of England.

Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

North East Spinout Inspire Fund

North East Fund, Northstar Ventures

Equity investment in companies spinning out from Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities to commercialise research and innovation.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

National schemes 102 schemes

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including North Tyneside.

Closing soonGrantUK-wide

Engineering Biology Collaborative R&D: Round 3

Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8.5 million to develop and scale Engineering Biology platforms, products and services.

Amount
£750,000 to £2,500,000
Deadline
Closes 3 November 2026 at 11am (2 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Closing soonGrantUK-wide

Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Closing soonGrantUK-wide

Scale-up Fund

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Funding for investment into building a manufacturing facility or developing a specific process at pilot-scale or demonstration-scale.

Amount
£2,500,000 to £20,000,000
Deadline
Closes 4 November 2026 at 11am (3 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Closing soonGrantUK-wide

CfI: Battery innovation for dual use & defence Phase 1

Innovate UK, Battery Innovation Programme

Funding for industrial research solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience and onshore critical dual use capabilities in battery innovation. Open to organisations of any size.

Amount
Share of £2 million, inclusive of VAT (total fund £2,000,000)
Deadline
Closes 4 November 2026 at 11am (3 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Closing soonGrantUK-wide

DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund Drawdown 5

Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.

Amount
£2,500,000 to £20,000,000
Deadline
Closes 4 November 2026 at 11am (3 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 10 out of 10

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