Funding, advice and support

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.

Your business can access advice and financial help from government-backed schemes and access a range of information, guidance and resources.

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

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

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

Loans of between £500 and £150,000 are available for start-ups and existing businesses that have been turned down by high street banks