Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Small Business Grants | North Yorkshire Council | Reopening April 2024 | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
2024 SPF Programme | York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub | From Spring 2024 | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
Start-Up Support
Start-up support and guidance is available through the programmes below, our dedicated pages and through contacting our pre-start and start-up specialists.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Start and Grow York | Momentic | Enquiries open now | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Peer-to-Peer Programmes
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub and City of York Council are launching fully-funded peer support business support programmes to offer North Yorkshire businesses a structured and collaborative environment to work on their business with the people who know best – other business leaders. By participating in regular sessions amongst a small group of non-competing peers, attendees can gain impartial advice, fresh perspective, and tailor-made solutions to take their business to the next level. There are more groups to be confirmed soon. If none of the below suit you, you can register your interest to be informed about future announcements by signing up here.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Innovate York | University of York | From January 2024 | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Marketing Support
Businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area have the chance to supercharge their social media and dial up their digital marketing with fully funded support. Whether you’re a tourism business looking ahead to next year, a local business looking to up your social media game, or want to transform your business so it’s ready for the digital world, our support can help you on your marketing journey and improve your reach.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
1:1 Social Media Support | Catch Design Management | Fully booked: now operating a waiting list for next round of support. | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
Skills Bootcamps
Need to boost skills but not break the bank? Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of business support programmes in areas such as digital marketing, construction, and green energy – reflecting the diverse needs of the modern economy. For further information and provider contact details, please see our dedicated webpage. Y&NY LEP has secured funding from the Department for Education to deliver the programme, which runs until the end of March 2024.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Progression into the Care Sector | Luminate Education Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
DigIT – Office Skills for Business | Calderdale College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Digital Marketing Skills for Business | Calderdale College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Introduction to Computer Game Design – Theory and Practice | City of York Council (York Learning) | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Introduction to Data Analysis | City of York Council (York Learning) | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Introduction to Coding | City of York Council (York Learning) | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Introduction to Solar Energy (including 18th Edition) | Luminate Education Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Passivehaus Trades Skills | Luminate Education Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Made Smarter
If you’re a manufacturing business that is looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and even grant funding.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Made Smarter | Made Smarter | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Decarbonisation
As part of their £22.3 million of Shared Prosperity Funding, North Yorkshire Council have made both grants and support available. The scheme of business sustainability support includes several options for small and medium businesses in all sectors.
Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
Decarbonisation Fund | North Yorkshire Council | Grant scheme paused – expert support ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
Decarbonising the Business Base in York | Green Economy | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
You can find more workshops and business support programmes on our Events page.
If you have any questions, want to find out more or want to register for any of the above programmes, please contact our Helpdesk inbox.
Articles
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Webinars launched to support business grant applicants
Two new webinars have been launched for applicants of the North Yorkshire Small Business Grants scheme which will reopen on 6 May 2024.
Work with the Growth Hub: Opportunities Now Live
We are now procuring a series of specific business support programmes, as part of North Yorkshire Council’s SPF plans.
Events
01st May 20249:00 am - 10:00 amFREE
1 May - Ian Walker: Routes to Finance for Start Ups & SME’s
Join us at the Enterprise Centre as we invite Ian Walker to deliver a support session on the best 'Routes for Finance for Start Ups & SME's.
08th May 20247:45 am - 9:15 amFREE
8 May - Merchant Adventurers' Business Breakfast
Expand your support and client network and hear more about the members of the Company of Merchant Adventurers at this business breakfast.
15th May 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pmFREE
15 May - York Business Networking Event
Join the second York Business Networking Event to meet other local professionals, make connections, and grow your business!
Resources
Webinar Recording : Are you up to Standard? Officially…
Whether you are selling a products or services, you want to make sure you’re up to the standards. In the UK, Trading Standards teams enforce over 80 parliamentary acts and pieces of legislation. So, are you up to their standards?
Young Entrepreneur Guide
Do you have a business idea? Or do you want to work for yourself? Then the Young Entrepreneur Guide is here to help you!
Webinar Recording : Creating Videos for Your Business
Daniel Pingstone of Fly Flow Media recently delivered two webinars in partnership, looking at how to create videos for both products and service based businesses. In this condensed recording, Dan covers the content shared in each of those sessions.