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Whether you’re a start-up with big ambitions, a growing business looking to scale, or an established company seeking specialist support, we’re helping businesses across the region to start, grow and succeed. Explore our case studies to see how local businesses have benefited from our support, investment and expertise.

Parlour Furniture

A £2,000 grant helped furniture maker Garry pay for new LED lighting and infra-red heaters to improve energy efficiency in his 200-year old workshop.
Intelect

Thanks to support from our Apprentice Support Grant, Intelect can create new apprenticeship opportunities and help existing apprentices progress.
Elemy Group

With support from Made Smarter Adoption North East, Elemy have introduced a new CRM system and focused on company-wide digital culture change.
MTP Gas

Former apprentice Mark Taylor has built a successful career as a respected gas fitter on Teesside and is now growing MTP Gas by supporting two apprentices, Will and Luke, while Combined Authority support helps the business expand nationwide.