DABS Start-Up Grant

The DABS Program can provide qualified businesses with expert-led workshops, group sessions, monthly networking events, one-on-one support, and mentoring if they are in the County Durham area and are considering starting a business or have already launched one within the past 12 months.

You can: by participating in the Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups (DABS) program.

Transform your business concept into a workable plan. Create a profitable business Increase your revenue enlarge and utilize your business network get access to business experts with a variety of expertise Connect with like-minded people and receive support from your network Access the jobs grant fund offered to DABS Program participants. Get up to £5,000 in startup investment. Since the program's inception

Eligibility

To be eligible for DABS Start-Up Grant, your  business must:

• Up to £5,000 grant available per SME.

• Grant is for new goods of between £2,500 and £12,500 – (you can apply for more, but the maximum grant payout is £5,000).

• The grant intervention is 40% of invoiced costs.

• Only available to those participating in the DABS programme.

• Your business must be based in County Durham.

• Your business must be less than 12 months from registration.

The DABS programme is available to people living in the United Kingdom.