Boost Invest

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An 8-week investment readiness programme. Entrepreneurs who complete it are invited to pitch for investment from a dedicated funding pot.

Amount: Free
For: Enterprises preparing for investment
Area: North East England
Funded by: People's Postcode Lottery players, delivered with PNE and partners

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Who it's for

Social or community enterprises in the North East combined authority area with a trading history that haven't secured social investment before.

Full criteria and guidance on the current site

Boost Invest in action

Growing · Skills and jobs
Hiyed: creating jobs in the North East
Founded in 2023, Hiyed creates jobs for adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and autism. After Boost Invest it secured £50,000 of investment for business development.
Boost Invest · North East England

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