Funding and business support in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North
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.
Screen Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Flexible training programmes of up to 16 weeks, delivered by specialist training providers, to build sector-specific skills for local employers and adults. Open to adults aged 19 and over.
Amount
Fully funded for independent learners and self-employed individuals; 90% funded for small and medium-sized businesses (employers contribute 10%); 70% funded for large businesses (employers contribute 30%)
Deadline
Closed 12 January 2025
Area
West Yorkshire, York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Funding and advice to help small businesses across West Yorkshire measure their carbon footprint and climate risk, plan to reduce environmental impact, and cut emissions and increase energy resilience. The project is now completed.
Amount
The project received £10.597 million in funding through Gainshare and £9.250 million in match funding from small businesses. This is the whole project budget, not an amount for one business.
Deadline
Closed 31 March 2026
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Grants for one-off projects that connect with nature, promote active travel, nature recovery, and creative work in green and blue spaces. The first theme is Nature.
Amount
£3,000 to £15,000
Area
LeedsRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Intensive support, coaching and mentoring to help West Yorkshire creative businesses in music, screen, convergent technologies, fashion or gaming plan for growth and secure investment.
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A programme offering training, mentoring and workshops, plus bursaries of up to £6,000, to help West Yorkshire creative businesses and freelancers take their work to international markets.
Amount
Up to £6,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Tailored support for healthtech innovators developing solutions that could improve patient outcomes, transform healthcare delivery and address NHS challenges. Includes expert masterclasses, support, mentoring and guidance.
Area
West YorkshireRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A £1 million challenge run by the West Yorkshire Mayor to help SMEs develop innovative solutions that make communities in West Yorkshire healthier. The February 2025 round has finished, with three winners and 19 finalists named.
Amount
Up to £100,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Up to £10,000 grant (50% of project costs) for digital projects costing up to £25,000 to boost productivity and business growth for West Yorkshire SMEs.
Amount
Up to £10,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Up to £35,000 grant for digital transformation projects costing £25,000–£100,000, covering up to 50% of project costs for businesses in West Yorkshire.
Amount
Up to £35,000
Area
West YorkshireRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Yorkshire and the Humber 6 schemes
For the whole region, or for places in it outside West Yorkshire.
HHull City Council Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team, John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Hull City Council
Small grants for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Hull, usually between £350 and £500, run by Hull City Council's Youth Enterprise and Micro Biz Team with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. Successful candidates are encouraged to mentor future young entrepreneurs and promote enterprise in schools and colleges.
Amount
usually normally between £350 and £500, although more may be granted in exceptional circumstances
Revenue grants between £3,000 and £10,000 to help businesses break down financial barriers of entering overseas markets and increase international trading.
Amount
£3,000 to £10,000
Deadline
Closed 9 October 2026
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Grants for SMEs in South Yorkshire to improve productivity and digital innovation through capital or revenue investment projects. The 26/27 funding is fully allocated and new applications are no longer accepted.
Amount
£2,500 to £12,499
Deadline
The funding for the 26/27 programme is now fully allocated and we are no longer accepting new applications for the Business Productivity grant. (Guidance: the call will remain open until the funding has been allocated; all projects must complete by December 2026.)
Area
South YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
DDigital Catapult, Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV)
An 8-month structured programme for UK startups and SMEs to develop energy efficiency solutions for Open RAN technology, with access to testbed facilities, training, and commercialisation support.
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2024
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A competition for up to 10 Greater Manchester businesses to join Bosch's hydrogen electrolyser supply chain, providing components, engineering and operational support.
Deadline
Closed 23 October 2025
Area
Greater ManchesterRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Free energy efficiency assessments, grants for energy-saving equipment, and advice for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises to reduce energy costs.
Amount
Up to £25,000
Deadline
Closed 4 December 2025
Area
Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, NorthumberlandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
National programme led by UKRI investing up to £500 million over five years to develop and scale high-potential innovation clusters. The North East has been allocated at least £30 million over 5 years to support commercially viable products, services and technologies ready for private investment.
Amount
at least £30 million funding over 5 years for the North East
Deadline
Closed 11 April 2026
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Eligible homes and businesses in rural areas can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable broadband connection as part of a group project.
Amount
Up to £4,500
Deadline
Closed 31 August 2026
Area
North East Combined AuthorityRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support for ambitious trading businesses in North Tyneside to prepare for growth and investment through workshops on finance options, investment readiness, market validation and investor confidence.
Deadline
Closed 8 September 2026
Area
North TynesideRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free-to-access expert business and startup advice, including one-to-one advice, peer-to-peer learning, workshops, webinars and monthly business clinics for those starting or growing a business.
Deadline
Closed 30 September 2026
Area
PendleRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10