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 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.
Business Enterprise Fund
Loans from £25,000 to £100,000 for new or growing businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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.
Mercia Ventures, British Business Bank
Equity investment for established businesses with ambitious plans, or large start-ups with high growth potential.
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.
Mercia Debt, Mercia
Debt finance from £100,000 to £2 million for businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber that can demonstrate growth potential, for example to hire staff, launch products, fund marketing or buy equipment.
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.
Mercia
Mercia Capital, a specialist asset manager, provides equity investments, typically from £100,000 to £2 million, to growing regional businesses at start-up or scale-up stage that cannot be fully funded through conventional borrowing.
Employment Hub
The Employment Hub provides information, advice and guidance to help businesses grow. It includes Lifelong Skills for Growth, which tackles barriers to employment and progression for people aged 50 and over, and a free vacancy advertising service.
Made Smarter, Made Smarter Yorkshire
Fully funded cyber security training for manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivered with Sheffield Hallam University across four levels from awareness to ISO 27001 certification.
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub is seeking providers to deliver business support programmes on its behalf, with several Invitation to Quote opportunities live.
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Mentoring programme connecting small businesses across York and North Yorkshire with experienced mentors to support growth and scaling.
Launchpad South Yorkshire
Free business support programme offering workshops, events and one-to-one advice from business advisors and coaches for start-ups and SMEs under three years old and micro businesses of any age.
The FSE Group
FSE offers a range of loans and equity finance for innovative growth companies.
Businesses in York and North Yorkshire can access funding from levy-paying employers transferring their unused levy, to help cover apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
For the North East, the North West or the whole North of England.
Community Foundation North East, Point North, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
A new rolling programme of grants of up to £7,500 for charities and grassroots organisations supporting residents experiencing financial hardship in the North East. Funds food provision, community transport, digital inclusion, repair and reuse, and community spaces.
Enhanced Trade Partnership in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub, Enhanced Trade Partnership
A programme for fast-growing Greater Manchester businesses preparing to expand internationally, with workshops, a 1-2-1 International Trade Adviser and an export grant of up to £2,500. It is run by the Enhanced Trade Partnership and brings together GM Business Growth Hub, Department for Business and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
Funds ambitious cultural events across the North East, for cultural organisations, event producers, festivals, creative practitioners and community organisations. Shortlisted projects are invited to develop a full business case.
Smarta
Free one-to-one coaching and strategy consulting for established SMEs and some startups in Gateshead wanting to scale up, focusing on growth strategy, innovation, efficiency, investment readiness and leadership.