Enterprise CUBE, Strive Live, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
A free online start-up incubator with weekly live training, one-to-one advice and on-demand learning, for people running or launching a start-up in York and North Yorkshire. Participants could win up to £2,500 in micro grants at the end of the programme.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 16 December 2026
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Guidance and links to help businesses plan for disruption and emergencies, including business continuity plan templates and advice from North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council. Information on the page is for business owners in York and North Yorkshire.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build solar PV design, installation and maintenance skills, delivered by GTEC Training Ltd. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build Level 3 creative skills, delivered by Enterprise Made Simple. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build Level 4 advanced digital marketing skills, delivered by Enterprise Made Simple. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Tees Valley, York and North YorkshireRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
A 10-week skills bootcamp from Primed Talent, four days a week and mostly online, on using AI in business: business analysis, data, process improvement and automation. Fully funded for independent learners and the self-employed; employers putting their own staff on it pay 10% (small and medium-sized businesses) or 30% (large businesses).
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build cyber security technician skills, delivered by Primed Talent. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build software development technician skills, delivered by Primed Talent. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build leadership and management skills, delivered by Primed Talent. Open to adults aged 19 and over; fully funded for independent learners and self-employed, 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses, 70% funded for large businesses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A fully funded programme helping SMEs in York and North Yorkshire understand funding options, build investment readiness, and prepare funding applications through webinars, workshops, and one-to-one coaching.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A personalised innovation support programme helping eligible businesses develop ideas into new products, processes and technology, with the chance to pitch for revenue grants of up to £60,000 to implement them.
Amount
Up to £60,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Supports employers and individual learners with accredited and non-accredited courses to bridge skills gaps, improve career opportunities and support career progression.
Amount
Courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on learner eligibility criteria
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub is seeking providers to deliver business support programmes on its behalf, with several Invitation to Quote opportunities live.
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Chamber membership offers flexible membership options to help businesses succeed. It is a membership run by West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Membership of a life science business network in the North of England, giving access to industry knowledge, expertise, business support and member introductions. Open to life science businesses based in the North of England.
Amount
£195 to £955
Deadline
Open all year
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Membership of SEYH, a network for social enterprises and associates with an interest in the sector, with member benefits including directory listing, network events and discounts.
Amount
£25 to £480
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A paid membership of a not-for-profit business growth community offering mentoring from Entrepreneurs in Residence, masterclasses, networking and funding access for Yorkshire businesses and entrepreneurs.
Amount
Tier 1: £550 + VAT annual, or £45 a month (£83 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 2: £650 + VAT annual, or £54 a month (£16 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 3: £1,100 + VAT annual, or £91 a month (£67 + VAT a month? see note).
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10