The Kings Trust supports young people aged 18 to 30 to turn their business idea into a reality, through expert-led workshops, one-to-one support and opportunities to apply for funding.
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United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The Arts Council is the national development agency for creativity and culture, investing Government and National Lottery money to support creativity and culture across England. Listed for creative and cultural businesses in Tees Valley.
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EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
ORE Catapult offers research, engineering, testing and validation, and supply chain growth services for offshore renewable energy technologies, working with UK companies. It is run by ORE Catapult for businesses in the offshore wind, wave and tidal sector.
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United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The British Franchise Association (BFA) offers support and guidance to people setting up a business through franchising, and to existing brands looking to grow by franchising to others.
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A support programme for established small businesses moving into growth or change, providing an advisory board of experienced business figures, 1-to-1 mentoring, online peer sessions and assessment tools.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The Coders Guild helps businesses access government funding for apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and short digital courses to develop their staff. Most UK businesses are said to be eligible for funding covering up to 100% of training costs.
Amount
Funding covers up to 100% of the cost of training, per the page
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
WWest Yorkshire Combined Authority, West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub
A series of webinars on making businesses more sustainable, covering motivating sustainable action, climate resilience and designing for the circular economy. It is delivered by Green Economy, an expert in helping businesses prepare for net zero.
Area
Not statedRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Links businesses with universities and research organisations to deliver innovation projects led by graduates. A Management KTP works in the same way but focuses on human-centred and/or technology-enabled strategic change.
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free six-week online programme for women starting or growing businesses, covering branding, finances and Making Tax Digital, AI for productivity, networking, growth and confidence.
Amount
Free
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Business support from the Satellite Applications Catapult to help scalable businesses grow in the UK space industry, including expert advice, innovation services and growth opportunities.
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A free consultancy advice service where final year undergraduate and masters business students, supported by Newcastle Business School experts, advise clients on a business problem. Offered to all types of business, from SMEs to multi-nationals and non-profit organisations.
Amount
Free of charge
Area
Not statedRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
DDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free, tailored support from industry experts to help goods and services exporters grow internationally through digital channels, including ecommerce. Offers one-to-one support for qualified companies, plus webinars, surgeries and regional events.
Amount
Free to UK-based businesses
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A one-to-two year incubation programme for startups using space technology in any way, across sectors including agriculture, digital technology, energy and healthcare. The Incubation Centre accepts startups each year; the nearest location is Daresbury.
Area
Nearest location is Daresbury; the page does not say where applicants must be based.Rating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Find Government-backed support, loans, and guidance available to businesses operating in the UK. Information is available on the British Business Bank website.
Deadline
Listed on Find a grant until 2030-03-31
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United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Britain's £500 million Sovereign AI Fund makes direct equity investments, typically between £1 million and £10 million, in UK AI start-ups from pre-seed to growth stage, and helps them reach public compute, R&D funding, talent and procurement.
Amount
£1,000,000 to £10,000,000
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Goldman Sachs, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
High-quality business education and support for leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises, delivered over 100 hours with mentoring, peer learning and networking.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Check application dates on the Goldman Sachs website
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An accelerator programme supporting innovative businesses in maritime, logistics, clean energy and related sectors with mentoring, investor access and business development support.
Deadline
Dates for future cohorts will be announced in due course
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United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
ARIA is inviting proposals for ocean observing, forecasting, and climate-evidence translation to build an early warning system for North Atlantic changes. Teams can include businesses, universities, research institutions, charities and public sector organisations.
Amount
Indicative budgets: ocean observing network £18.5m; interannual to decadal forecasting £5-7m; impacts and response £3-5m; independent systems integration and assurance £5.8m
Deadline
Concept paper window opening: 18 September 2026 (Open) ... Concept paper submission deadline: 09 October 2026 (14:00 BST)
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
An angel investment network that helps businesses get ready to raise money and introduces them to its investors, with equity investment from £25k to £2m to start, expand or scale up. It is for early-stage and growing businesses that want angel investment and help with pitching.
Amount
£25,000 to £2 million
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Not stated on the page; run by the Manchester-based Growth CompanyRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10