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40 % GRANT FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS

The North East SME Innovation Programme enables businesses from across the region to use innovation to gain competitive advantage and accelerate growth . Every business is feeling the pressures of globalisation , technological changes and of course the impact of the pandemic .

You ' ll receive : Straightforward application process 40 % grant funding for projects from £ 5,000 to £ 50,000 Advice from industry experts

Eligibility Available to SME ’ s located in the North East LEP area ( County Durham , Northumberland and Tyne and Wear ) that have been trading for 12 months or more ... and of course have an innovative idea !

Contact the team on 0191 516 6039 or visit ne-bic . co . uk