Regional Grants

Business Grants in North East England

The North East offers business funding through the North East Combined Authority, local councils, and the regional Growth Hub. The region is investing heavily in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital sectors.

29grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

North East Combined Authority

The newly formed North East Mayoral Combined Authority is developing business support programmes across the region. They focus on growth sectors and creating quality employment opportunities.

Newcastle and Gateshead

Newcastle and Gateshead councils provide business support including grants for SMEs, startups, and specific sectors. The area's universities create additional innovation funding opportunities.

Wider Region Support

Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, and Teesside each have their own grant schemes. The region's focus on clean energy and offshore wind creates sector-specific funding opportunities.

North East Business Grants

29 grants found

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Business start-up support - North Tyneside

Free start-up and ongoing support for businesses in North Tyneside.

VariesNorth EastRolling
Startup Support
open
CDC Business Partnership

CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham

Advice and support for new and established businesses.

SupportNorth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
closed
North East Combined Authority

The Mayor’s Opportunity Fund

A £1 million fund investing in the heart of communities, supporting people and projects working to lift others up, tackle poverty, and provide real opportunity.

Up to £10,000North East27 Feb 2026
Community & Social
rolling

ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

Support and funding to commercialise space technology for UK‑registered companies, including new or existing companies less than 5 years old with a demonstrable space connection.

VariesUK WideRolling
Space & SatelliteGrants & Funding
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Enterprising Ashfield

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business.

VariesUK WideRolling
Business Support
unknown

Enterprise programme for young people - UK

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

VariesUK WideRolling
Startup Support
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DRIVE35 Funding Programme

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

VariesUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
rolling

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
unknown

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

VariesUK WideRolling
Professional ServicesBusiness Support
rolling

AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

VariesUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in North East