Business Support Programmes (2025-2026)

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Discover a wide range of support programmes designed to provide expert-led learning for businesses of every size, at every stage. 

At the Growth Hub, we collaborate with a wide range of partners to deliver the highest quality support to our businesses. The information below highlights opportunities and services offered by the Combined Authority, local authorities, national government agencies, and the private sector, including both major national providers and local business experts.

This includes everything from self-service resources to comprehensive, long-term support programmes, as well as opportunities for networking. There are also a number of funding and finance opportunities available through the Growth Hub and York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to help support your business growth.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or would like specific support, get in touch.

Explore Learning, Development and Support Programmes

Steps into Digital Programme

A fully-funded supportive, paced approach to digital transformation, accessible and manageable to all at any level.

Steps Into Digital

Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: October 2025

Join this award-winning incubator designed to help grassroots entrepreneurs launch their business.

Apply now

Tourism & Hospitality Support Programmes

Support tailored for the tourism and hospitality sector designed to help you make the most of every season.

Find out more

Skills Bootcamps 

Skills Bootcamps are funded, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.

Find out more

Business Resilience

As a business owner, it’s essential to understand the potential risks your business may face and where to find support when needed.

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Peer Learning & Networking

Building genuine connections with fellow business owners can offer priceless insight and support, as many may be navigating similar challenges

Find local opportunities

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.

Made Smarter

Start & Grow Y&NY

If you are a business based in York or North Yorkshire or you are setting up a business, we have a brand new business support programme to help turn your visions and plans into reality.

Discover Momentic

York and North Yorkshire Work and Skills Interchange

The York and North Yorkshire Work and Skills Interchange will offer advice and make connections for people seeking work, or trying to stay in work.

Learn more

Business Basics Series

Whether you’re preparing for investment, or brushing up on the fundamentals, these webinars and resources are suitable for all.

Business Basics

Adult Skills Fund

Discover how the Adult Skills Fund can benefit your business. Courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on learner eligibility criteria.

Adult Skills Fund

DBT International Trade

Department for Business & Trade support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

Support via DBT

Funding and Finance Opportunities

YNY Equity Hub

The YNY Equity Hub has been designed to address this barrier, offering a user-friendly portal where businesses can effectively present their investment opportunities and highlight their growth potential to investors nationwide.

Steps into Digital Voucher Scheme

Providers will collaborate with business’s on a one-to-one basis, delivering tailored support that aligns with specific digital needs and objectives. This personalised approach ensures the guidance received is both relevant and practical. Phase one is now closed.

Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund

Applications for Phase Two of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund are now closed. Discover your local High Street Coordinator.

High Streets Fund

Business Innovation Fund

This fund includes a Sector Activity programme, Spin-Out & Start-Up programme, Get Exporting programme, Great Ideas programme, and Get Funded programme. Visit the page to see the full list of deadlines.

Business Innovation Fund

Business Sustainability Programme

At its core, the programme is about supporting businesses, delivering climate action and contributing to the economic growth of our region. Closing 19 September.

Business Sustainability Programme

Find your local business advisor

If you’re based in North Yorkshire, visit; Business North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire Council

If you’re based in York, visit; Grow Your Business | City of York Council

For subject specific support, visit; Help & support for businesses in York & North Yorkshire | Y&NY Growth Hub

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Events

25th September 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm£10

🌍 Innovation Supper

Back by popular demand! York Business School, Patch York and the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub are delighted to bring you our second Innovation Supper! The basic idea is: We provide some supper, charge a small entry fee, then invite local community projects to pitch for the proceeds raised through the fee, and hold a vote to select the winner - It's that simple! It’s a simple way to do some good.

Resources

Webinar Recording: IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early-Stage Businesses

For early-stage businesses, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset on the table. Yet many founders underestimate how closely investors scrutinize IP during due diligence. Delivered by experienced Patent Attorney Melvyn Ansell, this session will explore how to turn your IP into a powerful lever for funding, valuation, and long-term growth.