North East (Newcastle)

In one day get clear on your funding options, get ready with credible plans, and get funded through pre‑matched 1‑2‑1 meetings with real decision‑makers.

FUEL North East is powered by UMi with the support of our national partners including Department for Business and Trade and NatWest Accelerator, and our regional partner FW Capital, helping businesses access the right expertise and funding to go further.

Secure your place

Grab your Early Bird ticket for £25 +VAT - Ends 6 Feb (Standard £45 + VAT).

Why attend

FUEL brings the funding ecosystem together including banks, investors, community funds, angels and grant support, so you can cut through the noise and move from insight to action in a single day.

What’s on (agenda)

• 09:15 – 09:30 · Welcome and introductions

• 09:30 – 10:00 · Opening keynote

• 10:00 – 10:30 · Demystify and understand the types of available funding

• 11:00 – 11:30 · Diagnose your real finance problem

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Present your numbers clearly and credibly

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Build a pitch and deck that tells your fundable story

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Plan your cash flow and future finances

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Identify your top funding risks

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Prepare the paperwork that speeds up a yes

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Access funding and support locally

• 14:15 – 14:45 · Founder panel

• 16:45 – 17:15 · From insight to action: your funding roadmap

Meet the Money – confirmed funders

1‑2‑1 “Meet the Money” sessions run across the day. You’ll be matched in advance to the most relevant funders for your business from:

• Allica Bank – Challenger Bank (secured business lending)

• Barclays – High Street Bank (loans & overdrafts)

• Big Issue Invest – Social Investment (impact‑focused loans & equity)

• Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) – Community Lender (accessible business loans)

• Creative UK – Sector Specialist Loans (creative industries)

• FW Capital – Regional Debt Finance (NPIF loans)

• Maven Capital Partners – Private Equity & Growth Capital

• Mercia – Venture Capital

• NatWest – High Street Bank (loans & overdrafts)

• NEL Fund Managers – Regional Debt Finance (NPIF loans)

• Northstar Ventures – Venture Capital

• Santander – High Street Bank (loans & asset finance)

• Skipton Business Finance – Invoice Finance

• Tier One Capital – Property Finance

• UKSE – Regional Impact Investor (loans & equity)

• Unity Angels – Angel Investment

• UMi Get Funding – Funding Navigation (grants, loans & investment)

Funders are subject to change

Venue, travel & access

• Venue: Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN. Set just off the A1 and beside Newcastle Racecourse, with extensive meeting space and free guest Wi‑Fi throughout.

• By car: Easy access from the A1 via the A1056 (Wideopen turn‑off). On‑site free parking for hotel/event guests (approx. 300 spaces). Important: Guests must register their vehicle at hotel reception to avoid third‑party parking penalties.

• By rail/Metro: From Newcastle Central Station, it’s around 10–15 minutes by taxi (£12–£15 typical). The nearest Metro hub is Regent Centre; from there it’s a short taxi or a frequent bus to the hotel (see below).

• By bus: Frequent services from Newcastle city centre to Great North Road – Brunton Lane (a short walk for the hotel). Options include Q3/ Q3X (Quaylink) and routes 43/44/45.

• From Newcastle International Airport: Around 10 minutes by car in normal traffic.

• Accessibility: The hotel has wheelchair access and accessible facilities; if you have specific requirements, please contact the us in advance so we can make arrangements.

Good to know for delegates

• 1‑2‑1 matching: We’ll use your registration details to match you to the most relevant lenders and advisors.

• What to bring: A brief outline of your funding need, and if you have recent management accounts, a simple cash‑flow view, and (if relevant) a short deck, bring them to aid your conversations. If you don't have these things, don't worry, the agenda sessions will help you develop them.

• Dress code: Smart casual, be comfortable and ready to talk finance.

• Wi‑Fi & mobile: Complimentary venue Wi‑Fi; coverage is good across the event spaces.