Local and national support
NPIF 2 - Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 2
Offers loans to businesses that struggle to obtain finance in the primary finance markets.Greater Manchester Investment Fund (GMIF)
The Greater Manchester Investment Fund provides loans and equity investments of between £500,000 and £5 million.British Business Investments (BBI)
British Business Investments (BBI) is a government-owned firm supporting UK SMEs by providing financing options to businesses that struggle to access traditional loans or capital markets.Northern Max Accelerator
A bespoke 10 week programme delivered by 10×10. The programme develops and enhances the competitiveness, growth and scale-up of ambitious technology orientated businesses.Tools and resources
Podcast: Department for Business and Trade on exporting in the Northern Powerhouse

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8 export support schemes available in the Northern Powerhouse
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WATCH: How to Globalise Your Sales and Marketing
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Get Set Green - 19 February
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Inspiration
Northern Powerhouse export market looking positive

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Northern Powerhouse Export Awards Virtual Celebration
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New Northern Powerhouse export champion
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Report celebrates the best Northern Powerhouse exporters
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Events and webinars
WATCH: How to structure your grant application

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WATCH: A guide to business loans
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WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
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UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
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