Part financed by the European Regional Development Fund
Support to identify innovation gaps and opportunities
We look closely at how your business works today and where innovation can unlock growth, whether that is a new product, a new service or a better process.
Teesside University and the European Regional Development Fund
Innovation Support for County Durham Businesses
Innovate Durham uses the expertise of Teesside University to help you do new things in your business. If you have an idea for a new product or service, or want to improve processes, we can provide extensive business and innovation support, which may include funding to recruit a graduate.
What we do
Support designed around your access requirements
With the support of a dedicated Workday specialist, we work with you to understand your business needs and access requirements. A detailed access assessment helps determine the appropriate.Workday Tenant Access and is used to develop a clear plan for secure and effective system access.
Technical consultancy on innovation challenges
Access academic and specialist expertise from Teesside University to help solve the technical problems that stand between you and your next product.
Bid writing support to access research and innovation funding
We help you find the right funding pots and support the bid writing process, so strong ideas are not held back by paperwork.
Graduate placements and Knowledge Exchange Internships
Placements last between six and twelve months and can be supported by University academics working alongside your team on an agreed project.
The support offer
Two ways we help you move forward
Every business starts in a different place, so the support is shaped around your ambition and the people you already have.
Innovation advice and support
If you have an idea for an innovative product or service, our experienced team offers impartial innovation advice and support to help take those ideas forward. This draws on specialist knowledge of the innovation and funding landscape, industry specific expertise and academic research.
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Knowledge Exchange Internships
Teesside University has an excellent reputation for practical and results driven solutions for business. Knowledge Exchange Internships give you a chance to engage with academic and specialist experts, with part funding from the European Regional Development Fund.
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Funding available for growth oriented businesses
Innovate Durham is a part funded service available to growth oriented businesses in County Durham. The project has received up to £693,654 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014 to 2020.
Under 250
Employees in your business
Up to €50m
Annual turnover per annum
£693,654
European Regional Development Fund investment in the project
News
How other County Durham businesses have grown
Case studies and updates from businesses that have worked with Innovate Durham and its partner programmes.
Businesses urged to take full advantage of innovation support scheme
Businesses in County Durham have been urged to take advantage of a Teesside University led project which helps them to innovate and grow.
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Billingham oral care company all smiles after innovation assistance
A North East firm which provides and manufactures oral care products has seen its online sales rise by more than half after help from Innovate Durham's sister programme.
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How do you fund the development of a new product line?
Stockton based Carroll and Meynell Transformers Ltd designs and manufactures electrical transformers providing power solutions to a wide range of industries.
Read moreReady to take your idea forward?
Tell us about your business and the challenge you want to solve. A business innovation manager will get in touch to talk through the support that fits.