BIC Innovation Grant Sunderland

Offers grants of 40% contribution towards innovative projects valued between £5,000 and £25,000.

Type of support:: Grant
Business stage:: Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:: 0 to 9 employees and 10 to 249 employees
Region:: North East

Who it’s for

Trading businesses in Sunderland working from commercial premises.

Grants of 40% contribution towards innovative projects valued between £5,000 and £25,000.

The innovative project must be:

*New to the business (processes, tech or automation) *New to the marketplace (or integration into new markets) *Creating jobs (1+)

The North East BIC

Find out more on the North East BIC website

Published 7 August 2026

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