We're here to help you to grow and develop your business - with Grant Funding, Masterclasses and Networking opportunities across the region.
Get the support you need to take your business further.
For over fifteen years, we've helped businesses just like yours to grow their turnover, improve profits and employ more people - apply for a grant to bring in external consultancy support; attend a Masterclass to develop your knowledge or get along to an event to grow your network.
We've already given over £7.3m of grant funding to 8500 businesses - could you be next?
We've got funding, workshops, training, articles and events.
Whatever stage your business is at, we've got a business support package to get you to the next level.
If you can't find what you need, you can always speak to one of the team.
Providers
If you provide business support services like marketing, business planning, human resources or financial planning find out how you could register with us to offer a grant of up to £3200 to your clients for work that you do for them.
Our Programmes
Our unique support programmes can provide help no matter what stage your business is at.
Top tips to secure grant funding for your business.
If you’re preparing to grow your North East based business, find out how funding can help and the key steps to get the funding you need.
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