Wherever you are on your business journey, by taking the hard work out of finding and using the best information, expertise and finance, UMi Sat Nav will get you there quicker and in better shape.
Since 2007, we’ve worked with more than 450,000 across the UK, leveraged over £650m of private sector investment, created or safeguarded more than 30,000 jobs and facilitated contract wins of over £30m.
We’ve helped many businesses find and use the best information, expertise and finance they needed to get them to where they want to be. Read about some of our recent projects and success stories.
As the North of Tyne Growth Fund (NTGF) moves into its final year and makes its final push to encourage businesses to take up the support and grants, Mike Baker Senior Project Manager at UMi, reflects on the team's challenges and achievements since launching the scheme in January 2020.
New machinery purchased with the support of the North of Tyne Growth Fund is driving efficiencies and attracting more work for diecasting foundry and machine shop, Norfran.
Following a whirlwind year and supported by £155,794 capital growth grants from the North of Tyne Growth Fund, UK document management company Cleardata has more than doubled its capacity and workforce, contributing to the company winning two new contracts worth more than £13m.
VentureFest North East is an annual innovation conference had been scheduled to take place in November 2020 but was pushed back in response to COVID-19 restrictions. They sought an online delivery method to bring together the complex event.
Durham based start-up Aniseed Creative is off to a great start, finding new clients and a supportive network through the Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups (DABS) programme.
County Durham-based entrepreneur Tony Neville has seen demand soar for his retail consultancy since investing in digital equipment to expand his services with the support of Digital Drive County Durham.
Who’s behind the scenes?
Our team of savvy business experts have decades of experience helping businesses find the right path, overcome obstacles and build bridges.