Start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses
Funding
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Location
North East England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The SWEF Enterprise Fund offers start-up grants of up to £500 for young people starting new businesses. The fund is available in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The money is designed to help young entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground. You can apply as an individual rather than needing to have an established company. The grant appears to target emerging businesses in their early stages. No specific deadline is mentioned, suggesting applications are accepted continuously.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a young person
- Must be starting a new business
This grant is for young people who want to start their own business in North East England. You can apply as an individual and do not need an established company. The fund targets emerging businesses in their early stages.
Regions
Fund name: The SWEF Enterprise FundGrant Type: Individual Location(s): Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland Max grant size: £500Rolling grant
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