Partners

We work with local public and private sector partners to provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises across the Leeds City Region.

Support available from our partners

  1. AD:VENTURE

    The programme offers intensive, bespoke guidance to small and medium sized businesses under 3 years old. Support available includes expert mentoring, events and workshops, grants and more.

    Read more about AD:VENTURE
  2. Enterprise Allowance Scheme

    If you have a new idea and you're currently receiving certain benefits, Jobcentre Plus could provide you with the support and funding you need to start your own business

    Read more about Enterprise Allowance Scheme
  3. Start-up loans

    Start Up Loans provide business loans, as well as advice and mentoring, to start-up businesses of up to 24 months

    Read more about Start-up loans
  4. Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

    If you're a small or medium sized business, or looking to start-up a new business, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund could provide loans and equity finance of between £25,000 to £2 million to help your business realise its potential

    Read more about Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
  5. Business Enterprise Fund

    Loans of between £500 and £250,000 are available for start-ups and existing businesses that have been turned down by high street banks

    Read more about Business Enterprise Fund
  6. Business Growth Fund

    If you are a small or medium-sized business, investment of between £2 million and £10 million is available for ambitious entrepreneurs who are running growing UK companies, for a minority stake in your company

    Read more about Business Growth Fund
  7. Key Fund

    Loans of up to £150,000 are available across a range of sectors, for businesses and enterprises that deliver a positive social or environmental impact

    Read more about Key Fund
  8. Manufacturing Growth Programme

    Providing advice and support to manufacturing SMEs to help Identify opportunities, create plans for growth and enhance support with grant opportunities

    Read more about Manufacturing Growth Programme
  9. 10,000 Small Businesses Programme

    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services.

    Read more about 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
  10. National Physical Laboratory

    The National Physical Laboratory offers support to small and medium sized businesses in the manufacturing sector to reduce waste, optimise processes, instil best practice and raise quality

    Read more about National Physical Laboratory
  11. Digital Enterprise

    Support is available for eligible small and medium sized businesses to develop their digital capacity and thereby helping them increase their overall performance (competitiveness, productivity and profitability).

    Read more about Digital Enterprise
  12. Cyber security support

    Support is available from the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) to help businesses addresses cyber security risks and secure their online systems.

    Read more about Cyber security support