Tech Nation Leeds

Support:

1. Leeds City Region LEP – the main point of contact for business support after it recently secured a ‘£1bn ‘Local Growth Deal’ with government
2. Business & IP Centre based at Leeds library – to support businesses. Backed by the EU
3. Google Garage – set up to give companies the skills to tune up their digital presence, acquire new customers, and grow their businesses

Funding:

1. The Business Growth Programme provides grant funding of between £10,000 and £50,000 to new or established businesses based in Leeds or those planning to relocate to the area
2. Growing Places Fund – for start-ups confident that they can bring economic and employment growth to the area
3. Revolving Investment Fund (RIF) – £10m fund for infrastructure, property development and construction businesses
4. Dotforge – offers a package of funding, office space, mentoring and networking opportunities