Business support programmes
We have a number of free online and in-person business support programmes in York and North Yorkshire designed to support you achieve your business goals, whether that’s the tools you need to to get started, the skills and knowledge to grow, or the connections and financing you need to reach in to new markets.
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Innovating Sustainable Christmas Trees with Growth Hub Support
Founder of Festive Green, a start-up which creates sustainable artificial Christmas trees, received support from the Growth Hub through a range of hands-on programmes designed to give start-ups a step up.
North Yorkshire Business Week 2025
Join us for North Yorkshire Councils first North Yorkshire Business Week, themed around innovation and growth. This week will feature a diverse programme of in-person and online events.
First North Yorkshire Business Week to promote innovation and growth
A celebration of North Yorkshire’s diverse and innovative businesses and a week of opportunity to share best practice and learn vital skills to help enterprise grow will take place in June.
Events
21st May 20259:30 am - 11:30 amFREE
SKIPTON: Growth Hub Roadshow
The finale of the Growth Hub Roadshow will be held at the Elsworth at the Mill in Skipton on Wednesday 21 May, take full advantage of this unique opportunity to see the available support in action and connect with like-minded individuals in your area.
22nd May 20259:30 am - 12:00 pmFREE
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II - Scarborough Roadshow
The £660 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million.
28th May 2025FREE
Protecting Your Innovation: An Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Businesses and Innovators
Is your Intellectual Property a hidden asset or a vulnerable liability? Discover how to turn your ideas into a competitive advantage at our Intellectual Property (IP) Breakfast for Business Growth. Join us on Wednesday, May 28th, at York St John University, York.
Resources
Featured Webinar Playlist: Wellbeing
Learn how to build resilience and communication, create a positive work environment, and support the mental health of both your team and yourself with our free wellbeing webinars playlist.
Webinar Recording: Why does Intellectual Property matter to your business?
This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage IP for competitive advantage, investor attraction, and long-term business growth, ultimately showing you how a strategic approach to IP can be the difference between success and missed opportunities.
Featured Webinar Playlist: Getting Started with Social Media
Don't know where to start with social media? Feeling like you might be missing something? Get instant access to the six-part webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi.