Grants, loans, investment and support programmes for businesses in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North of England. Leeds and West Yorkshire come first. Pick your area to see only what is open to you.
For the North East, the North West or the whole North of England.
Lancashire County Council
A programme to help individuals set up and grow small, independent businesses delivering personalised care and support services in their local communities, with guidance, networking and signposting to resources.
The Small Business Academy
Gives Blackpool businesses access to start up and scaleup growth specialists, who match businesses with an experienced growth advisor. For those starting a business or aiming to scale.
Boost Business Lancashire, 3D360 Printer
Free or subsidised online and in-person training in advanced manufacturing topics such as 3D printing, robotics and AI, for employed, self-employed and other learners in Lancashire.
National Innovation Centre for Ageing
A world-leading organisation, supported by initial investment from UK Government and Newcastle University, that helps co-develop and bring to market products and services for longer, better lives.
Guidance for employers on cycle to work schemes.
TEDCO Business Support
A 4-week workshop programme with one-to-one support helping trading businesses develop digital marketing strategies, covering brand development, social media, email marketing, LinkedIn and business planning.
GM Business Growth Hub
A six-week scale-up support programme for businesses in Greater Manchester covering strategy, innovation, customer insight, people management, finance and social value.
Lancashire County Council
Growth support for scale-up businesses
Sunderland Software City
Programmes that help people explore opportunities to start or advance a tech career.
A complete technology solution for an e-Procurement value chain.
Durham Business Growth
A business growth support programme for businesses in County Durham.
Open to businesses across England or the UK.
North East Chamber of Commerce
A face-to-face Trade Ready Training course on import procedures, aimed at helping businesses become trade compliant on their export journey.
The SSE, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise UK
A free 12-month support programme for charities, social enterprises and community organisations preparing for social investment, with a choice of a Match Trading grant or a repayable grant.
EIT Culture & Creativity
Funding of up to €30,000 and a 9-month training programme for early-stage founders with pre-incorporation business concepts in Materials and Built Environment (fashion and architecture). Includes an in-person Startup Sprint and an online Spark Incubation Programme.
Innovate UK
A part-funded security review that helps early-stage UK technology businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats. Participating businesses also receive a £300 Cyber Essentials voucher after the report is submitted.
Office for Investment
A government information hub for international businesses expanding into the UK, offering guidance on setting up, tax, visas, bank accounts, funding and finding UK experts. It is aimed at overseas businesses looking to set up in the UK.
Go4Growth
A free, fully-funded programme providing tailored training, digital content, templates, events and 1:1 mentoring to help micro businesses, small businesses and VCSEs win public sector work and become Public Sector Supply Ready.
Business Debtline
Free, confidential and independent debt advice from a charity for small businesses and self-employed people struggling with debt. Advisers have experience of running small businesses.
Quality Franchise Association
A not for profit trade association that assists franchise businesses and individuals interested in starting a business through franchising. It offers free franchise guides, free franchise training courses and access to franchise events.
Institute of Directors
A membership community for directors and leaders, offering networking, learning resources, and advice services. Membership is open to aspiring directors and those with senior responsibilities, with different tiers available.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas offers free, impartial advice on employment rights, rules and best practice, free letters, forms and policy templates, help to resolve disputes without an employment tribunal, and courses and tailored support on employment topics. It is for employees and employers.
My Community
A free online hub of advice, tips and resources from voluntary sector organisations, for community-run businesses (such as community pubs, shops and community centres) and community groups, on topics such as governance, funding and finance, and protecting community assets.
Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education's online service listing training and employment schemes, such as apprenticeships, that help businesses recruit new staff and upskill existing employees.
UK Finance
An online gateway that lets growing businesses search a list of verified business mentoring organisations in their area. Aimed at growing businesses seeking guidance from experienced business professionals.