In partnership with UMi, we are launching the North Tyneside Investment Readiness Programme, to help scaling businesses prepare for growth and investment.
This programme is designed for businesses with growth ambitions, whether you’re developing innovative products or services, expanding into new markets, creating jobs, increasing capacity, or exploring finance and investment opportunities. It is also suitable for businesses looking to strengthen their commercial proposition and build a stronger foundation for future growth.
Whether you’re preparing for your next phase of growth or developing a promising business opportunity, the programme will provide practical support, expert guidance and the tools needed to build confidence and become more investment ready.
What can you expect on the programme?
Through interactive workshops, practical tools and expert guidance, we’ll help you:
- Choose the right finance options for your business
- Understand your investment readiness and next steps
- Build a clearer, stronger investment proposition
- Evidence market demand and commercial opportunity
- Strengthen and test your business model
- Present your business more effectively to investors
- Address barriers to securing future investment
- Leave with a practical road map for growth
Selected businesses with strong growth potential may also be invited to access tailored one-to-one support after the workshops.
Programme Schedule
- Expression of interest deadline – 8 September 2026
- Workshop 1: Defining the Opportunity – 22 September 2026 | 09:30 – 12:30
Explore growth finance, investment readiness and how to articulate your opportunity.
- Workshop 2: Validating Markets & Business Models – 13 October 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30
Evidence market demand, understand your customers and demonstrate a scalable business model.
- Workshop 3: Building Investor Confidence – 3 November 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30
Showcase traction, growth potential and team capability in a way that builds investor confidence.
Ready for the next stage of growth?
Complete our Expression of Interest form below by Tuesday 8 September 2026. Applications will be assessed and 20 North Tyneside businesses will be selected to take part.
Gain the knowledge, tools and confidence to strengthen your plans and prepare for future investment opportunities.