Sunderland Software City

A range of support services to help businesses adopt digital technologies, develop products, and grow.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 8 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 and 10 to 249 employees
• Region: North East

Who it’s for

Available for businesses that have begun trading (SMEs, charities and social enterprises can access service and programmes depending on eligibility)

What can you get

Sunderland Software City provides access to funded advice and support.

Support includes:

• tailored one‑to‑one coaching
• workshops
• innovation programmes
• events covering areas such as AI, digital marketing and product development

Organiser

Sunderland Software City (Part of Sunderland University)

on the Sunderland Software City website