Business Gateshead
Council-supported business support and networking service for Gateshead businesses.
North East Female Founders
Growth and Funding Programme for Female Founders. Investment-focused networking.
RTC North
Innovation and technology transfer company. Delivers funded support programmes like Supply Chain North East.
Tees Valley Business
The central growth hub for the Tees Valley. Access to finance, skills support, and business advice.
Innovation SuperNetwork
Connects businesses with opportunities, finance, and innovation support. Hosts VentureFest North East.
North East Fund
£120m investment programme available to SMEs across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovation agency providing business support, funding opportunities and networking events.
North of Tyne Business Support Fund
UKSPF grant for SMEs in Newcastle/Northumberland. Up to 50% funding for £3k-£8k projects.
NBSL Durham
Business support and funding programmes across the North East.
Sunderland Council Business Funding
North East Combined Authority Growth Hub funding and support.
Arts Council England
Funding and support for arts organisations.
UnLtd
Awards, support and investment for social entrepreneurs.
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Community funding for local organisations and charities.
North East BIC
Not-for-profit enterprise agency. Free workshops, business advice, networking, workspace.
Sunderland Business Support Fund
UKSPF grant for SMEs. Up to 40% funding for £3,000–£6,000 projects (marketing, web design). Managed by NBSL.