Durham Business Growth Summit Exhibitors

The North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) is a strategic, employer-led partnership that brings together further education colleges, universities, industry and public sector partners to develop the higher technical skills needed to drive economic growth across the region.

OnPath Energy is a leading UK land-based renewable energy developer with a growing portfolio of onshore wind, solar and energy storage projects across the country. Formerly known as Banks Renewables, we provide green energy solutions for thousands of UK households, businesses and communities.

Established in 2007, Constellia is a leading procurement solutions provider, managing over £400 million of spend across more than 250 public and private sector organisations.

Since 1765, we have been providing expert support and guidance to businesses of Britain. Supporting British businesses and the UK economy continues to be central to what we do.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur starting out or an established business, we can help you manage your business. Growing our lending, supporting with day-to-day business needs and helping to protect businesses from the growing threat of financial fraud, are just some of the ways where we can support.

The Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham.

This strategic undertaking is dedicated to not only creating a robust economic environment but also ensuring the creation of quality employment opportunities, all within the framework of an inclusive and sustainable green economy.

Operating until March 2026, this programme represents a pivotal period for businesses seeking to thrive and contribute to the regional economic landscape.

The North East Fund has more than 20 years’ experience of providing investment finance to small and medium-sized companies based in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. We also provide guidance to companies on the different sources of finance and business support available in North East England.

We are a Northeast Combined Authority Funded programme supporting NE companies developing products and services which help us live a better life. Products can be health related, net zero focussed, Ed-tech or sensor tech. If your product helps us to live a longer or improved life we want to talk with you.

Their footprint covers the North East of England and Yorkshire, with around 34,000 homes across diverse communities, all facing different opportunities and challenges. They spend over £190 million each year covering a range of goods and services such as:
-Food and care services for supported living
-Repairs and maintenance
-Construction materials
-Utilities
-Office supplies
-Waste management
-Professional services and transport
-ICT equipment

FW Capital provides flexible finance to dynamic businesses in the North and South West of England as well as the whole of Wales. We’re a specialist in SME finance and we deliver a number of investment funds set up to help businesses thrive.

Believe Housing Limited (believe housing) is one of the largest housing associations in the north east of England. As a Community Benefit Society with charitable status, we are the landlord of over 18,000 homes stretching from the very rural west, to the hustle and bustle of Durham city centre, and the magnificent coastline in the east.

In the north east of England, NWL trades as ‘Northumbrian Water’ in the supply of potable and raw water and the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and sewage sludge (it provides only waste water services in Hartlepool). In the south east of England, NWL trades as ‘Essex and Suffolk Water’ in the supply of water services only.

Corporate and Commercial Business Solutions Group (CCBSG) has its roots in providing innovative funding solutions for SME businesses in an ever changing funding landscape.
Traditional sources and forms of funding do not always provide the desired level of facilities needed by growing businesses, so they need to cast their net a little wider, but often are unsure as to where to look. Fortunately, there is ‘credit appetite’ from lenders who are keen to assist.

We invest in Social Enterprises, Social-Purpose Businesses, and Charities, creating core solutions to end poverty in the UK. Since 2005, we have invested over £100 million in hundreds of social impact organisations – all sharing the Big Issue Group’s mission – to dismantle poverty and inequality through social business solutions.

Durham County Council is the local authority for the unitary authority area of County Durham.

Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council, helping to deliver more and better jobs and a strong competitive economy. They have the knowledge and experience to guide businesses of any shape, size, and age, with access to funding, premises, and an extensive network of partners who can add to our offer. They will tailor our support package to give you the best possible guidance and practical help for your business to thrive in County Durham.

Whether you’re just starting out or steering a well-established enterprise, every business has its own unique path. That’s why UMi offers flexible, tailored support designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey. With our human-led, digitally-driven approach, our Specialist Business Funding Team helps you understand your options and guides you from your first steps through to securing the right solution.

NEL’s funds are targeted at ambitious, growing businesses with a finance gap starting from £25,000. We can invest up to £2m and can also participate as part of a larger funding round alongside other investors. With over three decades of experience and more than 1,000 businesses backed, we provide bespoke finance solutions, strategic guidance, and access to a broad network of sector experts including corporate finance advisors, business coaches, NEDs, and fellow investors.

Maven are one of the UK's most active SME finance providers. We back growing businesses across a range of sectors, providing the essential capital and expertise to unlock potential and build scale. Our funding solutions have helped hundreds of management teams across the UK make their vision a reality and achieve transformational levels of growth.

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people. Through our central procurement team, we purchase everything required to drive the university forward, from pens and pencils to world leading research equipment and the buildings they are housed in.

The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is the largest business membership organization in North East England, representing thousands of diverse businesses (from startups to large corporations) to champion regional economic growth, offering services like networking events, international trade support, cost savings, and acting as a collective voice for business interests with government and stakeholders, ensuring the region thrives.