Space to build a better business
Through its unique support packages and workspaces, the North East BIC has helped over 4,000 people set up businesses since its formation in 1994, creating 7,500 jobs and providing the flexible workspace required for over 1,000 businesses to innovate and grow.
Today, the BIC is home to 328 businesses across its four centres in Sunderland, Darlington and Washington.
Flexible workspace
Expert advisers
Free parking
3 superb locations
Workspace for all
We take pride in our flexibility. From providing collaborative spaces for the self-employed, to catering for businesses with multiple teams, we can make space for any SME.
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Support & knowledge
From starting your business to scaling, becoming a social enterprise to securing funding to bring new products and services to market, our experts can help your business innovate and grow.
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Purpose-led
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we continually reinvest the money we make into launching new services and facilities to ensure the region’s businesses and entrepreneurs have the tools they need.
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“Thanks to the team at the North East BIC – we could not wish for a more supportive and encouraging landlord. We are lucky to be part of this great community in Sunderland that you guys have created.”
Get your business off to a flying start...
Free workshops with everything you need to know about starting a business.
*These workshops are available for anyone setting up a business in Tyne & Wear, Durham or Northumberland.
A 12-week programme of one to one, group mentoring and training to help veterans become their own boss.
Professional conference facilities and meeting spaces to suit the needs of any business.
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