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.
Design Network North
Workshops and research methodologies to help business owners design better products and reach new customers. Membership of Design Network North offers access to workshops, expert advice, events and mailshots.
Newcastle University
A range of specialist services and facilities, including research, consultancy, clinical trials, studentships, equipment and Business Innovation Centres, to help businesses find solutions to real-world challenges.
Boost Business Lancashire, Science and Technology Facilities Council
A guide to public sector tender opportunities, pointing businesses to Contracts Finder for Government contracts over £12,000 and to The Chest and Lancashire County Council for Lancashire-specific contracts.
RedCAT Ventures, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
A pathway of technical business consultancy, financial and R&D support to help accelerate the commercialisation of low-carbon technologies, bringing together innovators and investors.
Preston Council
Reimburses the Living Wage Foundation accreditation fee for Preston employers accrediting for the first time. For micro, small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the Preston District, and voluntary sector employers.
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.
Wyre Council
Up to £5,000 grant for existing Wyre businesses to invest in growth, productivity and sustainability projects including equipment, premises improvements, training, broadband and marketing.
Lancashire County Council
Growth support for scale-up businesses
Oldham Council
Capital investment grant for businesses in Oldham in priority sectors (manufacturing, construction, digital and creative, low carbon/green technology) to support innovation, productivity and job creation.
GC Business Finance
Start-up loans and equity investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) based in Greater Manchester and the North West.
Salford City Council
Financial support to cover the cost of apprenticeships for small and medium-sized organisations in Salford, to employ an apprentice or support existing staff with professional development. Developed by Salford public and private sector organisations.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Independent funder that creates opportunities and supports social change by partnering with organisations and individuals to design solutions to inequality. Listed for established businesses, social enterprises and start-ups in the creative and cultural industries.
North York Moors National Park Authority, North York Moors National Park
Grants from North York Moors National Park to help tourism businesses, voluntary organisations and collaborative groups enhance the visitor experience.
FIRST
A platform where people starting a business and business owners or founders can showcase their ideas, network, connect with experts and investors, and compete for prizes. Interested people register their interest through an online form.
North East Better Health at Work Award
A free, flexible award that recognises employers in the North East and Cumbria for addressing health issues in the workplace. Each employer who signs up is supported by a dedicated Workplace Health Improvement Specialist.
Durham County Council
A UK Government-funded grant for new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across the county, to help with costs in the first six months of trading.
Durham County Council
An interest free loan to encourage purchase or significant improvement of retail premises across the county, for vacant or derelict property.
Durham County Council
A non repayable grant for businesses in County Durham to improve premises, support new businesses into premises, or bring derelict or underused retail space back into use.