About the NWDA

Home to 247,000 businesses and a strong regional economy, the Northwest is a great place to live and work. The wealth of our regional, national and international businesses is complemented by a true entrepreneurial spirit which has seen business start-ups on the rise even during difficult economic times.

The NWDA supports the region’s businesses through offering advice and financial support, we promote the development of business innovation and advancements in key business sectors and promote the Northwest as a suitable home for international businesses.

The world has a fast-paced economy and the Northwest’s business landscape is constantly changing – and our businesses need to adapt to survive. To aid this we offer financial support to business via a range of Grants, Loans and Equity Finance products. These are part of the governments Solutions For Business portfolio. We also have an innovative private equity investor network, Northwest Business Angels, who invest in new or expanding businesses. Details of all the products can be found at www.nwda.co.uk/finance.