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Programme Total | 2007-08 | 2008-12 |
Programme Budget (£M) | 33 | 134 |
Key DTI Targets | ||
Jobs Created (units) | 7,450 | 35,620 |
Employment Support (units) | 1,330 | 6,360 |
Business Creation (units) | 3,190 | 15,225 |
Business Support (units) | 13,350 | 63,720 |
Skills (units) | 12,700 | 60,650 |
The key objective of the Enterprise Programme is to generate a lasting entrepreneurial culture in the region. To do that the Programme aims to increase the number of business start ups, their survival and their growth through innovative forms of support and awareness raising activities.
The Programme will give focus to the level of support provided in rural areas through the new Business Link North East service.
The main activities from the Enterprise Programme are:



