Police-led centre that helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities and public sector organisations in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber improve their cyber security, with fully funded training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers.
Amount
Free membership; fully funded Security Awareness Training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East England, Yorkshire and the HumberRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Equity finance of up to £5 million for ambitious, growth-focused start-ups and established SMEs in the North East of England. Run by Maven as fund manager for the British Business Bank's Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Loans of £25,000 to £100,000 from NEL Fund Managers for new or growing businesses in the North East and Tees Valley, for growth such as expansion, new staff, equipment, working capital or premises.
Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A debt finance fund to help smaller business owners deliver their business ambitions and grow. Aimed at smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
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 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Business loans from £500 to £250,000 for startups, small and growing businesses across the North of England, for startup costs, working capital, growth, equipment and refinancing.
Amount
£500 to £250,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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 EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
NNorth East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NE RDSC)
A regional defence and security cluster that offers networking events, capability showcases, connections and support accessing funding, contracts and new markets to members. Membership is open to North East organisations, UK-based organisations outside the region, and government and funding bodies as strategic partners.
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The European Franchise Federation is a not-for-profit association that promotes the franchise industry in Europe and runs a European Code of Ethics for Franchising. It also hosts free online events and webinars.
Area
North East EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A platform where people starting a business and business owners or founders can showcase their ideas, network, connect with experts and investors, and compete for prizes. Interested people register their interest through an online form.
Area
North East EnglandRating 5/10Local Landscape rating 5 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
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 EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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 (2 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10