A fully funded programme helping SMEs in York & North Yorkshire understand finance, build investment readiness, and unlock real growth opportunities.
Ready to secure funding for your next stage of growth?
Get Funded is a fully funded programme designed to help SMEs in York & North Yorkshire understand their funding options, strengthen financial planning, and prepare compelling applications that win investment.
Programme Benefits
Whether you’re exploring grants, loans, or equity, this programme gives you the tools, confidence, and expert guidance to navigate the funding landscape and improve your chances of success.
UMI Sat Nav Access
All registered businesses receive access to UMi Sat Nav for Business for the duration of the programme — a comprehensive toolkit with templates, guides, and personalised resources to support every step of your funding journey.
Support Provided
From introductory webinars to specialist-led workshops and one-to-one coaching, we provide everything you need to become investment-ready and build long-term financial resilience.
Why Register?
✅ Understand your funding options
✅ Strengthen your financial planning
✅ Boost your investment readiness
✅ Increase your chances of securing finance
✅ Access personalised coaching
✅ Leverage UMi Sat Nav for Business
Investment Readiness Topics You'll Explore
You’ll be supported through key areas essential for securing funding:
Navigating the Funding Landscape:
- Understand grants, loans, equity, and blended finance options
- Explore pros and cons, timelines, eligibility, and suitability
- Hear directly from funders about how they make decisions
Developing a Funding Strategy & Roadmap
- Create your personalised finance plan
- Sequence funding types and align goals
- Access templates and guidance through UMi Sat Nav for Business
Financial Forecasting & Business Planning:
- Build credible financial models and three-way forecasts
- Learn to use assumptions correctly
- Align your plans with funder expectations
Grant Application Mastery:
- Write strong, compliant, and competitive applications
- Understand scoring frameworks
- Learn from anonymised real examples — what works and what doesn’t
Mastering Your Investment Pitch:
- Develop a powerful pitch that resonates
- Practice in a safe, supportive environment
- Receive expert and peer-to-peer feedback
Meet the Funders:
- Reverse pitch session with real funding decision-makers
- Learn common pitfalls and success signals
- Build valuable connections
Funding Priorities You Can Use Support For
| Priority | Description |
| Growth & Expansion | Open new locations, enter new markets, or scale up production to meet increasing demand. |
| Equipment & Asset Investment | Purchase or upgrade machinery, vehicles, or technology that improves efficiency and productivity. |
| New Opportunities & Export | Seize emerging market opportunities or expand internationally with the right resources in place. |
| People & Skills | Recruit, train, and retain talented people who drive growth and innovation. |
How It Works
- Register Your Interest:
Complete a quick online form to register for the programme. - Introductory Webinar:
Meet the team, understand the journey, and access toolkits, templates, and resources via UMi Sat Nav for Business. - Workshops & Webinars:
Attend up to 24 specialist-led workshops over two years, covering every stage of the investment-readiness journey. - One-to-One Coaching:
24 selected businesses receive tailored support to help secure finance and take forward funding applications.
INVESTMENT READINESS TOPICS YOU’LL EXPLORE FLEXIBLE, PRACTICAL SUPPORT DESIGNED AROUND YOUR BUSINESS
Every business is different. Get Funded provides a flexible mix of events, workshops, and coaching so you can focus on the areas that matter most. No jargon. No cost. Just clear, expert-led guidance to help you secure the funding your business needs to grow.
READY TO SECURE THE FUNDING YOU NEED?
Register today to join the Get Funded programme and start your journey towards becoming investment-ready with fully funded guidance and support.
Get Funded is a programme supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. It has been developed in partnership with UMi.
