Tue 18 Nov, 12.30pm -6.00pm   Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX

BIPC North East is delighted to present our biggest business event of 2025 – the Newcastle Business Support Showcase!

This one-day event is all about celebrating the talent, creativity, and resilience of businesses across the North East while offering practical support, expert advice, and fresh inspiration to help your business thrive.

We’ve teamed up with some of the region’s most influential business support partners to bring you an action-packed programme designed for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and growing SMEs.

What to expect

Quick-fire talks from expert partners covering essential topics:

o Start-Up

o Scale-Up

o Creative Industries

o Social Enterprise.

Business Support Marketplace

Connect 1:1 with local providers from Newcastle and North of Tyne offering tailored advice and guidance.

Mini Workshops packed with practical insights, including:

o Transforming your business with market research & data, led by Market Research Expert, Natasha McDonough

o Unlocking growth through the power of AI and IP, led by AI and Customer Experience Management Expert

Inspiring Entrepreneur Stories

Hear real-life journeys from North East businesses sharing their challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned.

Who is it for?

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur exploring your first idea or an established SME ready to grow, this event is for you.

Expect to meet a vibrant mix of start-ups, scale-ups, creatives, social enterprises, and support organisations from every age, stage, and sector.

 

Plus…

A free, delicious lunch is included – a perfect chance to network and share ideas with fellow business owners.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of a thriving business community in the North East.

Book your free place today and take your business to the next level!

We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is funded by the North East Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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Get in touch with BIPC North East

Contact us today if you’re interested in receiving business support. We'll help give you the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow and protect your business.

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The North of Tyne Combined Authority is a partnership of three local authorities: Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, and Northumberland County Council and the North of Tyne Elected Mayor. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

  bipcnortheast@newcastle.gov.uk