RTC North Ltd

Innovation and commercialisation support for trading businesses, providing expertise in product development, IP, market research, technology transfer, exporting, and business growth.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 27 October 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, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
• Region: North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber

Who’s it for

RTC North Ltd supports trading businesses looking to develop, commercialise, and grow innovative products, services, and technologies. Support is particularly relevant for scale-up and growth businesses seeking innovation and commercialisation expertise.

What you can get

Access to specialist support throughout the innovation and intellectual property (IP) commercialisation journey, including market research, technology transfer, product and service commercialisation, export support, and growth programmes. Businesses may also be able to access initiatives such as Scaleup North East, Innovate2Succeed, and Innovate UK Edge. Charges may apply for some services depending on the project and location.

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