2023/24 Programmes - Y&NY Growth Hub

StriveLive Start-Up Incubator

Peer-to-Peer Programmes

1:1 Social Media Support

Skills Bootcamps

Made Smarter

Business Scale Up Programme

StriveLive Start-Up Incubator

StriveLive Start-Up Incubator is an acclaimed programme designed exclusively for grassroots entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our goal is simple: to help you launch and grow your business with unparalleled support and guidance. Benefit from a blend of dynamic weekly live online training, personalised one-to-one advice, and on-demand online learning, all aimed at making your start-up journey enjoyable and effective.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
StriveLive Start-Up Incubator	Enterprise Cube	Cohorts begin on: – 1 November 2023 – 16 January 2023	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}

Peer-to-Peer Programmes

The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub is launching fully-funded peer support initiatives to offer North Yorkshire businesses a structured and collaborative environment to work on their business with the people who know best – other business leaders. By participating in regular sessions amongst a small group of non-competing peers, attendees can gain impartial advice, fresh perspective, and tailor-made solutions to take their business to the next level.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
Peer-to-Peer Programme: Pro-Development	Pro-Development	Starts 22 September 2023	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area.}
Women Connect Peer to Peer Board	Yorkshire in Business	Starts 27 September 2023	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area.}
Innovation Knowledge Exchange Forums	RTC North	Starts 27 September 2023	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area.}
The Courageous Females Programme	Andrea Morrison Coaching	Starts November 2023	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area.}

1:1 Social Media Support

Businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area have the chance to supercharge their social media and dial up their digital marketing with fully funded 1:1 bespoke support from industry expert Sue Thompson of Catch Design Management. This opportunity is suitable for any small business looking to improve their social media and digital marketing skills. Whether you are the business owner, marketing manager or social media assistant, this support is for you.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
1:1 Social Media Support	Catch Design Management	Ongoing; appointments for the start of 2024 are now being offered.	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area.}

Skills Bootcamps

Need to boost skills but not break the bank? Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of courses in areas such as digital marketing, construction, and green energy – reflecting the diverse needs of the modern economy. For further information and provider contact details, please see our dedicated webpage.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
Progression into the Care Sector	Luminate Education Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Construction Site Plant Excavation	Northern Regeneration CIC	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Crucial Skills for Software Developers	The Coders Guild	Courses start: – 11 September 2023 – 3 October 2023	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Cyber Security	Learning Curve Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
DigIT – Office Skills for Business	Calderdale College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Digital Marketing Skills for Business	Calderdale College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Introduction to Computer Game Design – Theory and Practice	City of York Council (York Learning)	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Introduction to Data Analysis	City of York Council (York Learning)	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Introduction to Coding	City of York Council (York Learning)	Ongoing	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area.}
Programming Fundamentals	Corecom Technology Academy	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Software Development	Learning Curve Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Accountancy Management	Learning Curve Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage	Heart of Yorkshire Education (HoYE) Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Introduction to Solar Energy (including 18th Edition)	Luminate Education Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Passive House Trades Skills	Luminate Education Group	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Renewable Energy Skills – Heat Recovery and Transfer Principles and Processes	Hybrid Technical Services	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
EV Charging Installation and Skills	Hybrid Technical Services	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Renewable Energy Skills – Air Source Heat Pump Installation Skills	Hybrid Technical Services	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Solar PV System Installation	Northern Regeneration CIC	Ongoing	^{This programme is only available to businesses in the Scarborough area.}
Introduction to Arboriculture Operations	Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Introduction to Forestry Operations	Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Forestry/Arboriculture Ground Based Operations	Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment	Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Application of Pesticides Using Self-Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers	Tyro Training on behalf of Craven College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}
Developing Management Skills	Calderdale College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}

Made Smarter

If you’re a manufacturing business that is looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and even grant funding.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
Made Smarter	Made Smarter	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}

Business Scale Up Programme

Business Scale Up was formed in 2021 as a £2.8 million programme part-funded by the European Social Fund. They help businesses based in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding to identify and access the support they need to grow. They can help you figure out what support your business needs, find training or consultancy tailored to you, and if your business is eligible, will even cover 30% of the cost.

Programme	Provider	Dates	Availability
Business Scale Up Programme	Calderdale College	Ongoing	^{This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire.}