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FIRST North East

A learning and development agency, empowering enterprise skills and entrepreneurship in collaboration with government, employers, education and community organisations.

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
6 July 2026
Type of support:
Expertise and advice
Business stage:
Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:
Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:
0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
Region:
North East

Who’s it for

Available to all stages of business including pre starts within the North East region.

What can you get

They offer accredited courses, workshops, networking events, and community competitions to help inspire courage, self-belief and help local business’/ individuals thrive.

Support includes:

  • Workshops, training and events for entrepreneurs - involves topics such as pitching, networking, market research, values and motivations.

  • Level 1 course in ‘Understanding Enterprise’.

  • Help with planning and executing community events.

  • Pitching competitions - providing exposure for early stage founders.

  • Full team of experts specialising in business support.

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Published 6 July 2026
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