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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Enterprising Sunderland
Enterprising Sunderland is a project designed to unlock the potential of future entrepreneurs within communities and to support businesses from all sectors to grow and innovate.
Premises in Sunderland
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Sunderland Software City
A range of support services and mentoring for businesses in the digital and software sectors.
Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme
A project designed to unlock the skills potential of individuals and businesses through funded training.
Sunderland Business Support Fund
Grant programme designed to drive economic growth by helping businesses to access external expertise to implement business growth and improvement plans in Sunderland.
Sunderland Student Law Clinic
Free legal advice service to small businesses in the North East.
Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Sunderland
Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.
Events and networking groups in Sunderland
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Sunderland City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
The Business Growth Fund
Grants of between £20,000 and £300,000 to support capital expenditure projects.
Hope Street Xchange
A dedicated centre for innovative and creative start-ups and established SMEs.
Citylife Business Support
Up to 12 hours support for businesses in East Newcastle.
Business & IP Centre (BIPC) North East
BIPC hosts a range of events for new and established businesses, including workshops, networking & specialist events.
North East Fund (loans and investments)
Various funding options available to SME businesses based in North East England.
Events and networking groups in Gateshead
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Events and networking groups in Northumberland
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Events and networking groups in North Tyneside
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Events and networking groups in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Events and networking groups in South Tyneside
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Events and networking groups in Durham
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Entrepreneurs' Forum
Are you based in North East England and looking to connect with other entrepreneurs?
SME Centre of Excellence
A range of advice and support for all stages of business based in the North East of England.
Zenith People
Zenith People offer assistance with recruitment and training in the North East of England.
North East Chamber of Commerce
A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.
Actionable information, tools and resources
Inspiration
Why are so many hotels opening in Sunderland?
£600,000 University of Sunderland Enterprise Zone will help create jobs
Three weeks bring three major development announcements for Sunderland
£100m boost for Sunderland city centre vision
Sunderland College's £30m City Campus toured by School Minister ahead of T-Level launch
Tech entrepreneur proves to be one smart cookie
Tattoo artist turned inventor inks major export deals
Ashford aims to transform the orthodontics industry with support from The Growth Fund
Businesses work together to supply vital food parcels
Nissan investment to electrify UK automotive sector
Former Dragons' star to launch ParkingPerx
Media production business remakes iconic film scene
Tech firm shines spotlight on women in industry
Preparations underway for England's oldest race
MD has designs for growth after takeover of Durham firm
Social Entrepreneur Index, Round Table Dinner Debate - 13th March
How Innovation SuperNetwork is supporting businesses to find investment
Call to help make Newcastle a thriving hub for social enterprise
The Transformation Tribe proves it’s in good shape
Social enterprise launched to help vulnerable people access financial support
Young designer unlocks potential for other entrepreneurs
Families exchanging food bank donations for portraits
J&B wins North Tyneside Council Contract
Multi million-pound cash boost for businesses thanks to University project
Events and webinars
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Mythbusting when starting a business
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