BIC Innovation Grant Sunderland
North East Business and Innovation CentreNorth East EnglandVaries
Who can apply
The applicant must be a trading business with premises in Sunderland. The project must be new to the business or marketplace and create at least one job.
What it funds
A 40% grant contribution towards innovation projects valued between £5,000 and £25,000 for trading businesses with premises in Sunderland.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.ne-bic.co.uk/innovation/
Last checked against the official source: 28 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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