Get Funded - Understand finance and build investment readiness

Get Funded is a fully funded programme designed to help SMEs in York & North Yorkshire understand their funding options, strengthen financial planning, and prepare compelling applications that win investment.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 1 June 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: 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 and 10 to 249 employees
• Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

What you can get

From introductory webinars to specialist-led workshops and one-to-one coaching the programme provides everything you need to become investment-ready and build long-term financial resilience.

Investment Readiness Topics You’ll Explore

You’ll be supported through key areas essential for securing funding:
- Navigating the Funding Landscape
- Financial Forecasting & Business Planning
- Grant Application Mastery
- Mastering Your Investment Pitch
- Meet the Funders

UMI Sat Nav Access

All registered businesses receive access to UMi Sat Nav for Business for the duration of the programme — a comprehensive toolkit with templates, guides, and personalised resources to support every step of your funding journey.

on the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority website

Published 1 June 2026