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.