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BIPC Citylife Business Support

BIPC Citylife Business Support is a fully funded expert support (grant-paid) from Business & IP Centre North East. Amount: Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded.

Amount
Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded
Who it's for
SMEs trading full-time in the North Tyneside Council area, with turnover that supports at least one full-time paid job (this can be the owner). You can't apply if you've had a Citylife Grant since April 2024. Applications are closed in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Northumberland. South Tyneside's allocation was reported fully committed on 22 May 2026.
Deadline / status
Open: Open in North Tyneside only (BIPC North East, checked 21 October 2026). Closed in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Northumberland. HiThrive says the round runs April to December 2026.
Areas
North Tyneside
Categories
Growth & business advice, Marketing & website
Notes
Up to 12 hours from one or two BIPC Citylife Experts; the Expert applies for the grant on your behalf, the grant is paid to your business and you then pay the Expert. Northumberland changed to 'Applications Closed' on the HiThrive delivery partner page (https://www.hithrive.co/citylife, checked 21 Oct 2026).
Official source
https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/citylife-business-support/
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FAQ

How much can I get from BIPC Citylife Business Support?

Up to 12 hours of expert support, fully funded

Who is eligible for BIPC Citylife Business Support?

SMEs trading full-time in the North Tyneside Council area, with turnover that supports at least one full-time paid job (this can be the owner). You can't apply if you've had a Citylife Grant since April 2024. Applications are closed in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Northumberland. South Tyneside's allocation was reported fully committed on 22 May 2026.

What is the deadline for BIPC Citylife Business Support?

Open. Open in North Tyneside only (BIPC North East, checked 21 October 2026). Closed in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Northumberland. HiThrive says the round runs April to December 2026. Last checked 21 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/citylife-business-support/

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