Adult Skills Fund: employer-led training (Tees Valley)
Teesside University / Tees Valley Combined Authority · Funded training and support
Up to 90% funded for eligible SMEs (up to 70% for larger organisations)
Tees Valley · Checked
Business Tees Valley: new business support service is a free support & advice from Tees Valley Combined Authority. Amount: Check with funder: details not yet published.
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
One short, free email each Monday: new schemes, changed amounts and deadlines closing that week. Every item links to its official source.
Check with funder: details not yet published
Tees Valley businesses starting, growing or relocating. TVCA says the new service will be simpler and more tailored. Register to hear first.
Upcoming. Rolling out in winter 2026 (per TVCA). Last checked 19 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/business/business-growth-support/
Teesside University / Tees Valley Combined Authority · Funded training and support
Up to 90% funded for eligible SMEs (up to 70% for larger organisations)
Tees Valley · Checked
NBSL (North East Mayoral Strategic Authority) · Grant
Up to 40% of eligible spend on projects costing £3,000–£6,000 excluding VAT (a maximum grant of £2,400)
Sunderland · Checked
Business & IP Centre North East · Fully funded expert support (grant-paid)
Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded
North Tyneside, Northumberland · Checked