If you are interested in joining Scaleup North East, we'd love to hear from you and invite you to fill in our application form below.

Before you begin, we admit that the form is a little bit long; but it's only so we can capture all the data we need to make sure we're matching you with the best Scaleup Partner for your business from the get-go.

What you will need

Please note that all applications are screened for eligibility and suitability. To assist us with your application, we kindly ask for the following information, which will take only a few minutes to complete.

To ensure this process is as seamless as possible you will need to hand:

  • Company Incorporation details
  • Latest set of financial accounts

Once you've completed the form, you'll receive an email with the summary for your records.

Eligibility

  • Businesses, including start-ups, which are scaling or can demonstrate significant growth potential
  • Sole Traders, SMEs or larger companies
  • Based in the areas of Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne or the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough

Ideally in the following sectors, although others will be considered:

  • Digital and technology
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • Low carbon and green growth
  • Creative industries
  • Advanced Manufacturing 

The following sectors are not eligible for support:

  • Agriculture
  • Fishery and aquaculture
  • Banking
  • Insurance

Please note, all fields marked * are compulsory.

Application Process

Enter contact name
(Job title: the applicant should be a member of the senior leadership team)
Enter email address
Enter content telephone number
Enter company name
Enter address line 1
Enter town/city
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Enter postcode

Details about the company

Please provide a brief description to explain the background to the business

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Financials

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Please provide details for any public funding received over the last 3 years

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Finally

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports Mission-delivery: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.

The UK government's Autumn Budget announced a further £900 million of funding for local investment by March 2026, with a transition year administered throughout the former North of Tyne region by the North East Combined Authority.

The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024 and is led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and covers the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. For more information, visit here.

If you have any questions in relation to how the information provided will be used and in particular how any personal data will be processed and disclosed, please visit Privacy Policy.

My company agrees to meet with a Scaleup NE representative and provide relevant documentation on request to evidence small to medium sized business status along with confirmation of attendance and evidence of impacts achieved as a result of participation.

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