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Funding and business support in Wakefield

Open to businesses in Wakefield, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.

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National schemes continued

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Wakefield.

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Space Agency Incubation Centre

European Space Agency (ESA)

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.Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
OpenGrantUK-wide

Support and Finance for UK Businesses

British Business Bank

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
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Sovereign AI Fund

Sovereign AI

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenAcceleratorUK-wide

Port of Tyne Venture Connect

Port of Tyne

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
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenGrantUK-wide

ARIA: Forecasting Tipping Points Phase 2 – Concept papers

ARIA

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenGrantEngland-wide

Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Forestry Commission

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) offers funding of up to £30,500 for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan.

Amount
£1,500 to £30,500
Deadline
Listed on Find a grant until 2030-03-31
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearInvestment

GC Angels equity investment

Growth Company (GC Angels, operated

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 CompanyLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Funding Support

KQ Liverpool

Guidance on grants, connections to investors, and support to access the right programmes for your business.

Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Commercial work

Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC)

Commercial project work with the Biorenewables Development Centre, described as straightforward, nimble and responsive for a business's commercial project.

Deadline
Open all yearLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Member Offers

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Offers from partner businesses that are available to Chamber members, such as free assessments, training and discounts.

Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Executive Education Courses – York Business School

York Business School

Professional short courses delivered by York Business School to boost skills, knowledge and confidence in a workforce, for small businesses or larger organisations.

Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Children's mental health virtual training offer

Compass Community

Free training from Compass Community, part of Compass, a national charity specialising in children and young persons' mental health.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all yearLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Complimentary one hour 1-on-1 Diagnostic Session

Marvis Mark Consulting

A complimentary one-hour one-to-one diagnostic session from Marvis Mark Consulting to help members identify their next growth opportunity.

Amount
ComplimentaryLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Free WAN and Edge Networking Assessment for Chamber Members

Steel City Consulting

A free networking assessment from Steel City Consulting for Chamber members, to review how their locations connect and whether their network meets business needs.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all yearLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Free digital performance audit for Chamber Members

Mediaworks

A free digital performance audit for Chamber Members from Mediaworks, a digital agency offering strategy, creativity, technology and performance marketing.

Amount
FreeLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
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Discover a more sustainable approach to tourism and hospitality

Booking.com

Free online courses for accommodation providers in hospitality on sustainability topics including community engagement, energy, food and water management.

Deadline
Open all yearLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

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We will email you when new funding appears for a business in Wakefield, wanting advice, mentoring or contacts.

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