Enterprise & Business Support

The key objective of the Enterprise Programme is to generate a lasting entrepreneurial culture in the region. To do that the Programme aims to increase the number of business start ups, their survival and their growth through innovative forms of support and awareness raising activities.

The Programme will give focus to the level of support provided in rural areas through the new Business Link North East service.

The main activities from the Enterprise Programme are:

  • Stimulating Future Entrepreneurs
  • Facilitating Start Up
  • Mainstream Start Up and Business Support

Programme Total

2008-12

Programme Budget (£M)

134

Key DTI Targets

Jobs Created (units)

35,620

Employment Support (units)

6,360

Business Creation (units)

15,225

Business Support (units)

63,720

Skills (units)

60,650

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Contacts
Tim Pain
Head of Business, Enterprise & Skills
Tel: +44 (0)191 229 6640
Email: Tim Pain
Jo Povey
Head of Business Programming & Planning
Tel: +44 (0) 191 229 6566
Email: Jo Povey
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