Regional Grants

Business Grants in Yorkshire & Humber

Yorkshire and the Humber region offers business funding through West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire combined authorities, local councils, and the regional Growth Hub. Key sectors include advanced manufacturing, digital, and healthcare.

26grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

West Yorkshire Funding

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority runs business support programmes for Leeds, Bradford, and surrounding areas. The AD:VENTURE programme and other schemes support SME growth and innovation.

South Yorkshire Support

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority provides business grants and support across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley. Programmes focus on growth, skills, and sector development.

Humber Region Grants

The Humber region including Hull and East Riding has its own business support through local councils and the LEP. Energy and offshore sectors receive particular attention given the region's strategic importance.

Yorkshire & Humber Business Grants

26 grants found

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Leeds City Council

Digital Enterprise

Match-funded grants and impartial advice for West Yorkshire SMEs to invest in digital solutions that will fuel business transformation.

Up to £35,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
Digital & TechnologyGrants & Funding
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Scarborough Borough Council

Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough

Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.

Up to £5,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire

Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.

Specialist support projects worth £1000 eachYorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Leeds City Council

AD:VENTURE Business Growth Grant

A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.

Between £1,500 and £10,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Leeds City Council

AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

Up to £10,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
BridgeAI

BridgeAI

A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.

SupportUK WideRolling
AI & Data ScienceInnovation & R&D
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University of Wolverhampton

EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service

Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.

SupportUK WideRolling
EnvironmentBusiness Support
open
The King's Trust

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.

Up to £30,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
open
Department for Business and Trade

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.

Up to £2.5 billionUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Between £20,000 and £200,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

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

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Innovate UK (IUK), and Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

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

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in Yorkshire & Humber