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
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.
North Lincolnshire Council
North Lincolnshire Council funds apprenticeship places for local SMEs that do not pay the apprenticeship levy, and for larger businesses that have used all of their own levy. Applications are prioritised against the council's Economic Growth Plan criteria.
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.
Visit North Yorkshire
Meet North Yorkshire creates events and helps people explore opportunities in North Yorkshire.
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.
Halton Borough Council
Fully-funded consultancy support for eligible businesses in the Borough of Halton, with a focus on growing small and medium sized businesses. Support includes tailored 1-2-1 support, group workshops and events, across topics such as digital marketing, HR, financial management and business start-up.
Wirral Chamber of Commerce
Free one-to-one advice, business reviews and workshops to help Wirral businesses start, grow, improve productivity and reach new markets. Delivered by Wirral Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Wirral Council.
Business Finance North West (Finance NW
Business loans of up to £250,000 over up to five years for working capital, growth or refinancing, from a not-for-profit community lender. It is for small businesses in the North West that have been trading for at least six months.
Invest Manchester
Invest Manchester offers a free and confidential package of services tailored to individual business needs, including finance and funding guidance, market intelligence, PR and marketing support, property solutions, recruitment and relocation support.
KQ Liverpool
Office and lab space in the KQ Liverpool innovation district, surrounded by innovative businesses in Liverpool.
KQ Liverpool
KQ CLICK is a business support network designed to help businesses connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share. All programmes are free of charge for businesses across the Liverpool City Region.
Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough Council's economic growth and assets team gives strategic support for inward investment, expansion and relocating businesses, plus practical start-up and growth advice, business network links, commercial space and finance information.
Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council's business support service for businesses starting, growing and relocating in the borough, offering free, tailored needs analysis and signposting to business support providers.
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free support from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) North East team to help businesses trade and grow overseas, including tailored market information, market visits and advice from International Trade Advisers.
Engineering and Manufacturing Network
A network for engineering and manufacturing businesses in the North East, offering peer networking, sector advice, industry events and supply chain access. It represents around 300 businesses.
Dynamo North East
A membership organisation for the North East tech sector, bringing together tech businesses, educators, supporters and government, with access to events, expert insights and a collaborative community.
The Law Society, North East Growth Hub, Lawyers for Your Business
Puts small and medium business owners in touch with a solicitor for a free 30-minute consultation on legal issues they face and the next steps to take.
Constructing Excellence in the North East, Constructing Excellence
A club membership for construction, housing and regeneration firms, giving access to a local network for knowledge sharing, CPD-certified and networking events, and tender alerts. Provided by Constructing Excellence in the North East.