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Business & IP Centre North East · Fully funded expert support (grant-paid)
Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded
North Tyneside, Northumberland · Checked
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North of Tyne Business Support Fund
North of Tyne Business Support Fund is a grant from NBSL (North East CA, UKSPF). Amount: Up to 50% of eligible spend on projects costing £3,000–£8,000 (up to £4,000).
- Amount
- Up to 50% of eligible spend on projects costing £3,000–£8,000 (up to £4,000)
- Who it's for
- Trading SMEs (fewer than 250 staff) in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland that plan to grow. Covers marketing, website design and development, social media, product development, process improvement and growth or succession planning.
- Deadline / status
- Closed: Fully allocated: NBSL says "The funds for this program are currently fully allocated" (last checked 19 Oct 2026). You can ask NBSL to notify you of future rounds.
- Areas
- Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland
- Categories
- Growth & business advice, Marketing & website
- Notes
- Phase 3 opened 23 April 2026. Status source: NBSL, https://growwithnbsl.org.uk/notbsf-overview/ (checked 19 Oct 2026). Scheme details also on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/north-of-tyne-business-support-fund
- Official source
- https://growwithnbsl.org.uk/notbsf-overview/
- Last checked
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
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FAQ
How much can I get from North of Tyne Business Support Fund?
Up to 50% of eligible spend on projects costing £3,000–£8,000 (up to £4,000)
Who is eligible for North of Tyne Business Support Fund?
Trading SMEs (fewer than 250 staff) in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland that plan to grow. Covers marketing, website design and development, social media, product development, process improvement and growth or succession planning.
What is the deadline for North of Tyne Business Support Fund?
Closed. Fully allocated: NBSL says "The funds for this program are currently fully allocated" (last checked 19 Oct 2026). You can ask NBSL to notify you of future rounds. Last checked 19 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://growwithnbsl.org.uk/notbsf-overview/
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