Business Grants in Yorkshire

Yorkshire has a diverse economy spanning financial and professional services in Leeds, advanced manufacturing and the Catapult network in Sheffield, digital and creative in Bradford and Hull, and agriculture across its rural north. Its grant landscape is similarly diverse, with devolution bringing new resources to the West Yorkshire area.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) under the Mayor manages an expanding portfolio of business investment programmes. The West Yorkshire Investment Fund deploys capital for growth businesses. Business Support West Yorkshire co-ordinates UK Shared Prosperity Fund grants for Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. The West Yorkshire Innovation Festival connects businesses to grant navigation support and Innovate UK opportunities.

Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Sheffield's advanced manufacturing heritage is served by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Nuclear AMRC, both of which connect businesses to Innovate UK and UKRI collaborative grants. Sheffield City Region (South Yorkshire Mayoral CA) manages a Business Investment Fund. The MADE Smarter Yorkshire programme provides grants for manufacturing digital adoption.

Agriculture and rural Yorkshire

North Yorkshire and the East Riding have significant agricultural economies. UKSPF rural programmes through North Yorkshire Council support rural businesses. The Yorkshire Wolds Farmstead and White Rose Forest programmes provide grants for environmental land management. Food and drink businesses in the region access Innovate UK food system grants and local UKSPF funded programmes.

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