Accelerator Partners for Startup Awards North East

Supporting startups each step of the way!

NEL Fund Managers are Startup Awards North East Accelerator Programme Partner 2022
All applicants to 2022 Awards will get the chance to access 12 hours of free support, and workshops which will be delivered by industry experts and partners.
No matter what stage you are at in your startup journey, #skillUP #startUP #scaleUP the Accelerator Programme will help you to develop your business ideas, build meaningful relationships with peers and develop essential skills to take you to the next level.
What this space for further announcements on programme content and itinerary!

NEL Fund Managers
NEL Fund Managers has been investing for positive impact end economic development in the North East of England for over 30 years. In addition to funding, we recognise that small businesses need access to support, guidance and connections, and the earlier that wrap around support is received, the more solid and prepared that business will be to take full advantage of the growth opportunities presented to it.
For this reason, NEL Fund Managers will again be joining forces with Startup Awards North East as Accelerator Partner so that we can support business founders at the earliest stage and throughout their business journey.
To read more about NEL Fund Managers and the Funds we have available to invest in North East businesses, please visit www.nel.co.uk

PNE
PNE are a business support organisation with over 20 years of experience developing the skills of the North East business community. We help individuals and businesses through skill-building workshops, business advice, access to funding, and by providing workspace. From personal growth to hiring ambitions and overcoming challenges, our award-winning business support team provide expert advice and services to both businesses and the people who lead them.
We have signed up to be an Accelerator partner as we believe that developing skills at each stage of a start-up journey is vital to both the entrepreneur and the enterprise, fuelling growth and new ideas that will allow the business to thrive. If organisations and their leaders seek to grow and develop, it benefits everyone by empowering people to enhance their talents and interests, creating jobs and encouraging vibrant business communities.
For more information on how we help develop skills please visit: www.pne.org

Newcastle University Business School
Newcastle University Business School is a triple-accredited School situated in the heart of Newcastle. As a School, we believe in lifelong learning and continuous professional development, regardless of where you are in your journey. Whether you’re starting up, growing a business, or progressing into a more senior role, learning and adapting to change is at the heart of professional practice and resilience in changing business landscapes, and lifelong learning is pivotal to that.
Our work-based Executive Education programmes support lifelong learning, focusing on upskilling and developing individuals, enabling them to support their organisation to remain competitive and innovative. To support our commitment to lifelong learning, we offer a number of scholarships each year to support those on our Executive Education programmes. We also offer the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme which is funded via the Apprenticeship Levy, to support organisations wishing to develop their employees’ leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Learn more about our Executive Education programmes

British Business Bank
The British Business Bank is the UK’s national development bank and we’re here to help your business find a way, with free financial tools and expert information. We’re experts in small business finance and we work with a broad range of partners to help businesses like yours:
• Understand more about finance options available to you and your business
• Identify some of the potential finance options which you may consider suitable for your business
• Find finance providers, business support and information available in your region
• Learn from other business owners and business finance experts through a wide range of free and impartial content
Start Up Loans is part of the British Business Bank, and working with a national network of delivery partners, provides government-backed, unsecured personal loans from £500 to £25,000 to start or grow a new business. In addition to funding, Start Up Loans provides 12 months of free mentoring to successful loan recipients, as well as exclusive discounts on many business products. During the application process, applicants can get free support and guidance in writing a business plan and creating a cash flow forecast. Find out more about Start Up Loans here: www.startuploans.co.uk
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Are you an industry expert who has a vast pool of knowledge to share?
Have you been there, done that and got the T-shirt?
Do you want to give advice to the next generation of early stage founders and support them on their entrepreneurial journey?
Contact louise@youarefirst.co.uk and find out more about Accelerator Partner opportunities for Startup Awards North East 2022.