Open to businesses in Northumberland, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
Northumberland's page: people to ring, events nearby and what is only for Northumberland
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.
Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV), Sunderland Software City
Fully-funded support for residents with digital business ideas in early stages, including mentoring, events, connections and a planning toolkit.
Durham University
Free vacancy advertising service for graduate jobs, internships, placements and work experience, plus in-person and online recruitment events throughout the year.
World Franchise Council, World Franchise Organisation
Access to a network of more than 40 national franchise associations worldwide, with information on franchising in member nations and international franchise exhibitions.
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.
Northumberland Council, Advance Northumberland, Northumberland Small Business Service
Free business support for Northumberland businesses that are currently trading, matching each business with a dedicated Business Adviser to develop a tailored growth and resilience plan.
Start-up Loans, British Business Bank
Free courses from Start-up Loans and The Open University covering business essentials, digital skills, bookkeeping, climate and sustainability, mental health and wellbeing for entrepreneurs and would-be business owners.
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
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.
SCL Group
Fully funded online business start-up and self-employment courses for adults aged 19 and over exploring or starting a business.
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.
Northumberland Council, Advance Northumberland
A fully-funded service that delivers a range of business support to businesses, ambitious innovators and creative thinkers across Northumberland, with a focus on helping them unlock barriers to growth. Businesses register and are matched with a dedicated Business Adviser.
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.
FIRST
A course for people ready to launch or grow a business, covering business planning, marketing, customer service, negotiation and pitching. It leads to an SFEDI accreditation through workbooks and has online or in-person sessions.
FIRST
A course for people exploring self-employment or a career change, covering networking, the risks and rewards of starting a business, and workbooks that lead to an SFEDI accreditation. It is offered by FIRST, with in-person or online sessions.
FIRST
A free course with practical workshops on public speaking, pitching, market research and networking, plus a 1:1 review call and a certificate. It is offered by FIRST to people before they start a business or apply for jobs.
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.
Northumberland Council
A scheme that champions Northumberland's food, drink and hospitality businesses that grow, make or serve products in the county. Members can use the official Taste of Northumberland logo and access events, campaigns and promotional opportunities.
FIRST
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.
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.