START UP Businesses

The #StartedatNCL community

We support students and recent graduates in all subjects, sectors and areas of the self-employed, including:

entrepreneurs launching growth and scale companies, creating jobs and trading globally
social impactors driving change in our communities
international graduates starting a business in the UK
freelancers, sole traders and independent professionals designing hybrid portfolio careers

High Growth Companies

Some of the business we have supported who are scaling up, achieving significant investment and turnover, trading globally and creating jobs both within the North East and further afield:

Some of the independent professionals we have supported who freelance, operate as sole traders or lead portfolio careers (a hybrid career of employment and self-employment) and are gaining excellent traction and reputation:

Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies

Some of the social enterprises and CIC’s we have supported who are making a difference, pioneering important agendas and positively impacting communities:

International Entrepreneurs

Some of the UK-based businesses started by international student and graduate entrepreneurs:

Interviews with START UP founders

We celebrate the entrepreneurial mindset and encourage all who create opportunities for themselves and others whether driven by innovation, to pioneer change or seek independence. Read interviews with some of our founders below and watch video case studies on our YouTube channel.

Dr. Georgios Gerardos, Great North Research and Innovation

Sarah Grant, founder of My Healthcare Recruit

Sarah Grant, My Healthcare Recruit

Masitano Sichone, Spareable

The #StartedatNCL community

High Growth Companies

Independent Professionals

Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies

International Entrepreneurs

Interviews with START UP founders