Capital & equipment funding for North East businesses

There are 5 schemes in this category, checked on 15 Oct 2026.

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Business Growth Fund

North East CA, delivered by UMi (UKSPF) · Grant

£20,000–£300,000 discretionary grants (per Invest North East England)

Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland · Checked

Open

North East Elevate Fund

North East Fund, managed by FW Capital · Loan / mixed loan-equity

Loans from £50,000, up to £1m for established businesses

Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked

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Made Smarter Adoption North East

Made Smarter with North East Growth Hub and Tees Valley CA · Grant plus support

Up to £3,500 for technical advice. Up to £20,000 (max 50% of cost) for software or equipment

Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham, Tees Valley · Checked

Closed

Durham Business Growth Grant

UMi · Grant

Previously £10,000–£200,000 (per Invest North East England)

County Durham · Checked