Yorkshire Forward is the regional development agency, charged with improving the Yorkshire & Humber economy.

Are you looking to start, grow or improve a business in Yorkshire & Humber?

Grants, loans and equity funding may be available to anyone from a sole trader to a large organisation, whether you want to start up or expand your business, invest in R&D, build overseas trade, or if you're in a rural area.

Find out what funding you could be eligible for with our Funding Finder.

The global economy is facing unprecedented challenges, with tighter credit conditions and reduced consumer confidence creating difficult and uncertain times.

Yorkshire Forward, in partnership with other agencies and support groups and collated information and advice for both businesses who are considering redundancies and individuals who are facing redundancy.

Looking to start, grow or improve a business in rural Yorkshire?

With so much to consider it's hard to know which is the right grant for you.

Find out if your business could be eligible you can use our simple postcode checker.