2023/24 Business Support Programmes
StriveLive Start-Up Incubator
StriveLive Start-Up Incubator is an acclaimed series of business support programmes designed exclusively for grassroots entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our goal is simple: to help you launch and grow your business with unparalleled support and guidance. Benefit from a blend of dynamic weekly live online training, personalised one-to-one advice, and on-demand online learning, all aimed at making your start-up journey enjoyable and effective.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| StriveLive Start-Up Incubator | Enterprise Cube | Cohorts begin on: – 1 November 2023 – 16 January 2023 | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Peer-to-Peer Programmes
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub is 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.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| Peer-to-Peer Programme: Pro-Development | Pro-Development | Starts 22 September 2023 | ***This programme is now fully subscribed*** |
| Women Connect Peer to Peer Board | Yorkshire in Business | Starts 27 September 2023 | ***This programme is now fully subscribed*** |
| Innovation Knowledge Exchange Forums | RTC North | Starts 27 September 2023 | ***This programme is now fully subscribed*** |
| Harrogate & Ripon Peer-to-Peer programme | Next Step | Multiple cohorts starting October 2023 | ***This programme is now fully subscribed*** |
| The Courageous Females Programme | Andrea Morrison Coaching | Starts November 2023 | ***This programme is now fully subscribed*** |
| Your Small Business Board | Your Small Business Board | Starts December 2023 | Hosted in Pickering, and open to businesses located within North Yorkshire 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 | Ongoing; appointments for the start of 2024 are now being offered. | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Tourism Business Booster: Marketing Planning for 2024 | The Tourism Business | Multiple workshops, October-November 2023 | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Digital Transformation Day in Scarborough | Google Digital Garage | 16 October | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Digital Transformation Day in Pickering | Google Digital Garage | 17 October | 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. |
| Construction Site Plant Excavation | Northern Regeneration CIC | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Crucial Skills for Software Developers | The Coders Guild | Courses start: – 11 September 2023 – 3 October 2023 | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Cyber Security | Learning Curve 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. |
| Programming Fundamentals | Corecom Technology Academy | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Software Development | Learning Curve Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage | Heart of Yorkshire Education (HoYE) Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Introduction to Solar Energy (including 18th Edition) | Luminate Education Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Passive House Trades Skills | Luminate Education Group | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Renewable Energy Skills – Heat Recovery and Transfer Principles and Processes | Hybrid Technical Services | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| EV Charging Installation and Skills | Hybrid Technical Services | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Renewable Energy Skills – Air Source Heat Pump Installation Skills | Hybrid Technical Services | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Solar PV System Installation | Northern Regeneration CIC | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the Scarborough area. |
| Introduction to Arboriculture Operations | Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Introduction to Forestry Operations | Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Forestry/Arboriculture Ground Based Operations | Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment | Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Application of Pesticides Using Self-Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers | Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
| Developing Management Skills | Calderdale College | 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. |
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.
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Events
03rd October 202310:30 am - 1:30 pmFREE
Oct/Nov: Harrogate & Ripon Peer-to-Peer programme (Fully subscribed)
Would you like to opportunity to discuss your business’s challenges and successes with a group of other business people from your local area?Are you interested in being part of a dynamic and collaborative business network that is determined to pursue success, growth and innovation, even when times are tough?
03rd October 20239:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
3 Oct - York Green Business Forum: Energy
If you want to futureproof your business, increase profits, and become more sustainable, come along to the first York Green Business Forum event.
03rd October 202311:00 am - 12:00 pmFREE
3 Oct: Get Started with Digital Advertising with Google Digital Garage
Join us for this free webinar with Google Digital Garage on 3rd October at 11am to learn about search, social and display advertising, and the different ways these channels can support your digital marketing strategy.
Resources
Fire up your Food and Drink business with Make it! toolkits
A free video toolkit to help growing food and drink businesses in York and North Yorkshire. Essential ingredients for food and drink business success.
Screen Tourism Toolkit
A free screen tourism toolkit exploring the opportunities, showing best practice and connecting business with resources and support.
Glossary of Climate Change Terms for Businesses
A free digital glossary defining the key climate change terms relevant to businesses, to help you understand and engage with sustainability resources and support.
