Durham Startups is a collective of start-up organisations that have a wealth of knowledge to help you start a business.
It provides you with a single point of contact so that you can access your very own start-up solutions adviser who can then provide you with connections to a broad range of specialist support including digital marketing, networking, raising finance, retail, green economy, tender readiness, and cultural and creative experts.
This allows you to access the relevant support you need to build your own knowledge and skills, making you enterprise ready.
It doesn’t matter what stage you are at, ideas stage or just thinking about it or about to start, we can provide you with the guidance and support you need to build a sustainable business in County Durham.
If you’re thinking of starting your business – or even if it’s never crossed your mind until now – we’re here to help. Through Durham Startups we will provide the support and expertise you need… and it won’t cost you a penny.
Durham Startups (part of Enterprising Durham Framework) is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund until March 2026.