13/05/2026
Get a £2000 grant to enhance your startup business.
If you’re aged 18–30 and building a business in County Durham, Tees Valley or the wider North East, the SWEF Business Grant could give you the boost you need to move faster.
This funding is designed for young entrepreneurs who’ve got the drive but not always the cash, helping you invest in things that can genuinely level up your business. Whether you’re just getting started or already trading, it’s there to help you grow without the pressure of paying it back.
Even better, it’s not a loan. If you’re awarded funding, it’s yours to use in your business.
What you can get:
Start-Up Grant: Up to £500 if you’re in the early stages or earning under £500/month
Business Grant: Up to £2,000 if you’ve been trading under 2.5 years and earning £500+/month
If you’ve got ambition but need a bit of financial backing to take the next step, this is exactly the kind of opportunity to jump on.
For those 18-30 year old entrepreneurs looking for grant funded assistance with marketing their (less than 2 year old) business, we've dropped a new blog post with more details of the fund here:
https://lnkd.in/eRUg6MZ2
