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 whole region, or for places in it outside West Yorkshire.
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
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.
Made Smarter
A fully funded eight-week course for managers who run digital projects in Yorkshire-based SMEs, covering leadership skills, Industry 4.0 technologies and a business implementation plan.
Hull and East Yorkshire Business Support, MC4C, Invest Hull, Hull City Council
A free programme for enterprising young people aged 16 to 29 in Hull and the East Riding who want to start their own business, offering training workshops, a named Business Advisor, mentors and access to a possible Test Market Grant.
The Business Hive
A start-up support workshop covering essentials needed to launch a new venture.
HBXL
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build CAD for construction skills, delivered by HBXL. 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.
Craven College
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build arboriculture, forestry and land-based skills, delivered by Craven College. 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.
GTEC Training Ltd
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.
Leep Talent Ltd
Flexible training programme of up to 16 weeks to build Level 3 IT cloud technician skills, delivered by Leep Talent 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.
Enterprise Made Simple
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.
Enterprise Made Simple
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.
Primed Talent
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).
Primed Talent
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.
Primed Talent
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.
Primed Talent
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.
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Fully funded training and certification courses for hospitality businesses in York and North Yorkshire.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Programme to support talent from universities in York and North Yorkshire to turn their ideas into a reality.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
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.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
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.
Made Smarter
Funded internships for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduates and postgraduate students to work in manufacturing SMEs on digital transformation projects for up to 12 weeks.
Made Smarter
A fully funded nine-week course for senior and emerging leaders in Yorkshire-based SMEs who want to drive digital change. Participants attend all sessions and complete a project to shape their firm's growth plan.
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.
Made Smarter
Help for small and medium manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber to adopt digital technology: a free assessment and digital roadmap, intensive technical support from consultants with up to 50% match funding, and digital technology grants of up to £20,000 (50% match funded). Grants are paid after you spend.
Enterprising Barnsley
A fully-funded, free business support programme for start-ups, SMEs under three years old and micro businesses of any age in Barnsley, offering workshops, a dedicated Business Advisor and tailored support packages.
The Business Hive
An exclusive business growth programme giving businesses and their owners tools to accelerate growth.