Scale Up your business.
Scaleup businesses deliver a third of additional economic growth and jobs. By increasing the number of scaleup businesses and the frequency that they occur can have a transformational impact. We design and deliver programmes that turn scaleup potential into scaleup performance. Our highly experienced scaleup team do this by:
- Identifying and engaging with businesses with scaleup potential
- Working with them to develop scalable business models and plans
- Support them to implement their plan and achieve their vision and goals.

Scaleup Era's Transformational Journey
Abbie Allis, Founder of Era, a brand growth company, has recently benefited from the Scaleup North East programme and has been able to transform her business Era, from a concept into a thriving reality.
The tailored guidance from Scaleup Partner Craig Huntingdon assisted her in formulating strategies that have significantly benefitted the companies Era has worked with, enabling them to grow in their respective markets.
Compete in International Markets.
Businesses who trade internationally are proven to be more productive and more innovative than those who don’t. If we Increase the number of businesses that export, it directly impacts the productivity performance and competitiveness of local economies. Our team of international trade specialists support more businesses to do this by:
- Identifying and engaging businesses with export potential
- Working with businesses to remove barriers to trade
- Proactively connecting businesses to global opportunities.

Drill Surgeries
Drill Surgeries, a pioneering med-tech company based in Liverpool, is transforming global orthopaedic surgery through its innovative technology for treating broken bones. With the support of RTC North, Drill Surgeries has rapidly expanded its reach and impact, highlighting the role innovation-led companies can play in revolutionising healthcare. This partnership has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth, securing vital investments, driving internationalisation, and positioning it for successful commercialisation.
Enter new Supply Chains.
It’s critical for any vibrant, innovative and growing economy to have a collection of sectors and clusters that harness the skill and character of local people and businesses. We design and deliver programmes that connect people and businesses (the supply) with market opportunities (the demand). Our expert supply chain team achieve this through:
- Working with the businesses at the top of the supply chain to identify their supply chain requirements
- Identifying businesses with the core competencies needed to fulfil supply chain requirements
- Supporting businesses to become supply ready.

Supply Chain supports Pioneering Sustainable Transport Solutions
Eco Exec Cars, a provider of premium electric vehicle transport solutions, has been recognised as an "Eco Hero" through the Supply Chain Sunderland Programme. Through a targeted approach to client acquisition, Eco Exec Cars has created a scalable, sustainable growth strategy that is already yielding positive results.