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.
ORE Catapult
Expert technical support and market analysis for micro, small and medium enterprises in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland with technology, products or services for the offshore wind sector.
Sunderland Software City, Barclays Eagle Labs, North East Growth Hub
Startup support and accelerated growth for tech businesses, run by Sunderland Software City.
Northumberland Small Business Service
Targeted support for rural businesses and eligible individuals across rural Northumberland, County Durham and Gateshead to start, grow and become more resilient, including enterprise, growth, food and drink and farm business support.
North East BIC
Support for future entrepreneurs and businesses in all sectors to grow and innovate, including free advice, workshops, events and innovation grants.
North East Enterprise Agency Ltd (NEEAL)
Start-up support including fully-funded one-to-one advice, workshops and training for people starting a business in the North East.
North East Screen, North East Screen Industries Partnership
A regional screen agency providing funding, resources and support for filmmakers, producers and creative professionals to start and grow careers in the film and TV industry.
Business Durham
Support for businesses in all sectors in County Durham, including productivity advice, growth specialists, and grants for investment projects.
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.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
In-depth support for Lancashire businesses to integrate energy and sustainability management, including training, ISO standards guidance and environmental auditing.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
Events for Lancashire businesses to learn about low carbon renewable energy options, technology choices and implementation strategies.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
One-to-one support for Lancashire businesses to reduce energy bills, carbon footprint and improve efficiency through energy audits, carbon footprint analysis and sustainability mentoring.
The Growth Company
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses in the North West to adopt industrial digital technologies, including expert guidance, match funding, digital interns and leadership training.
Digital Catapult
Access to a 5G Immersive Lab with co-working space, workshops and expert-led demonstrations to help businesses develop expertise in 5G and immersive technology.
University of Sunderland
A programme bringing together complementary activities to support innovation and business growth in Sunderland, including technology promotion, business capacity building, commercialisation support and creative sector engagement.
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.
Tech Start-up Sunderland, Sunderland Software City
Helps people gain the confidence to explore new business ideas and launch tech-related startups.
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.
Gateshead Council, North East Enterprise Agency Ltd (NEEAL)
Digital skills support for town centre businesses in Gateshead: a digital audit of the business's website, social media and search, then up to 10 hours of one-to-one help from an adviser to make and work through a Digital Action Plan.
TEDCO Business Support
A fully funded business start-up support programme for local residents in South Tyneside, offering one-to-one advice, workshops, templates and resources to help people explore and launch their own business.
Durham University
Information and guidance from Durham University's Career Service on recruiting and engaging with students and graduates.
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.