welcome

Welcome to Derwentside Enterprise Agency Community Interest Company (DEA C.I.C.). DEA is an independent, not for profit, organisation whose aim is to increase the economic prosperity of the Derwentside area by the encouragement of enterprise.

Our aim is to support anyone starting a business, already in business or considering moving a business into Derwentside. Either directly, with services we can deliver in-house, or by sign-posting you to the most appropriate source of support for your particular needs.

Starting in Business

DEA aims to provide practical, straightforward advice on assessing your business idea and making it a reality by way of hands on support.

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Grants & Funding

While DEA itself does not provide grants or funding we can assist in identifying what is available and how to access it.

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Courses & Events

DEA provides a range of Courses and Events in a variety of subjects related to our core activities. Courses are delivered at our dedicated facilities at Steel House.

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Consett Innovation Centre

DEA own and manage the Consett Innovation Centre a modern office development whose tenants benefit from our specialist support services.

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Derwentside Engineering Forum

Derwentside Engineering Forum is a group of local engineering companies. DEF is a separately organised forum operating under the "umbrella" of DEA.

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Derwentside Business Network

Derwentside Business Network provides support and a networking forum for businesses based in and around the Derwentside area.

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