North East Early Stage Equity Fund
North East Fund, managed by Mercia Regional Ventures · Equity
£35m fund. Deal sizes: check with funder
Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked
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North East Accelerate Fund
North East Accelerate Fund is a equity / convertible loan from North East Fund, managed by Mercia Ventures. Amount: Initial £50,000–£350,000, up to £1m in total.
- Amount
- Initial £50,000–£350,000, up to £1m in total
- Who it's for
- Early-stage, high-growth companies in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham, from proof of concept to scale-up.
- Deadline / status
- Open: Ongoing investment fund
- Areas
- Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham
- Categories
- Loans & equity, Innovation & R&D
- Official source
- https://www.northeastfund.org/funds/accelerate-fund/
- Last checked
Sourced North East is not the funder. Details can change, so confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official page before applying or spending money.
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FAQ
How much can I get from North East Accelerate Fund?
Initial £50,000–£350,000, up to £1m in total
Who is eligible for North East Accelerate Fund?
Early-stage, high-growth companies in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham, from proof of concept to scale-up.
What is the deadline for North East Accelerate Fund?
Open. Ongoing investment fund. Last checked 19 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://www.northeastfund.org/funds/accelerate-fund/
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