How advancements in technology are shaping the future of the economy in North East England
How advancements in technology are shaping the future of the economy in North East England
How advancements in technology are shaping the future of the economy in North East England

By Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England Technology is an area that touches every part of our lives, and in recent years it’s had a significant impact on how we work. From the expansion of flexible working and cloud computing to artificial intelligence and global connectivity – technology is shaping the […]

Delivering the infrastructure for health and life sciences businesses to invest in North East England
Delivering the infrastructure for health and life sciences businesses to invest in North East England
Delivering the infrastructure for health and life sciences businesses to invest in North East England

By Michelle Duggan, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England. The health and life sciences sector plays a crucial role in shaping the global economy by promoting health and driving innovation. It also creates significant economic activity through healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and research and development. These industries create jobs, generate revenue, […]

Looking to the future of inward investment in the North East Mayoral Combined Authority
Looking to the future of inward investment in the North East Mayoral Combined Authority
Looking to the future of inward investment in the North East Mayoral Combined Authority

By Guy Currey, Director of Invest North East England As we begin the countdown to Christmas, Invest North East England marked the end of the year with a special event at the Catalyst on Newcastle Helix on Monday 04 December to brief partners and stakeholders about our upcoming move into the new North East Mayoral […]

The sky’s the limit for the North East’s burgeoning space sector
The sky’s the limit for the North East’s burgeoning space sector
The sky’s the limit for the North East’s burgeoning space sector

By Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England If I was to ask you to name the sector of industry in the North East that has the potential to create more than 8,000 new jobs by 2030, you might be surprised by the answer. Whilst our region is well known for its […]

How the North East is delivering the clean energy of the future through offshore wind
How the North East is delivering the clean energy of the future through offshore wind
How the North East is delivering the clean energy of the future through offshore wind

By Guy Currey, Director of Invest North East England In October this year, Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea – which, when complete, will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm – began producing electricity for the first time. So significant was this milestone that even the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, welcomed […]

Accelerating Electrification Transition; how the North East can keep pace through skills and innovation
Accelerating Electrification Transition; how the North East can keep pace through skills and innovation
Accelerating Electrification Transition; how the North East can keep pace through skills and innovation

Michelle Duggan, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England, reflects on a busy month for all matters electrification. September is always a busy time of year in the electrification calendar, and 2023 has been no exception. It marks the new wave of vehicle registrations and partners in the North East look forward to the […]

Accelerating electrification in North East England: beyond the electric vehicle
Accelerating electrification in North East England: beyond the electric vehicle
Accelerating electrification in North East England: beyond the electric vehicle

There is no better place than the North East to invest, collaborate or innovate in electrification technologies. Michelle Duggan, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England explains how North East England is accelerating the drive towards net zero. North East England is the premier location for electrification transition – We are uniquely placed to […]

North East England: a global hotbed for life sciences
North East England: a global hotbed for life sciences
North East England: a global hotbed for life sciences

The BioFocus 2023 conference showcases the North East’s life sciences sector and the region’s  impressive community of world class companies, innovation assets and academic research excellence. Invest North East England’s Michelle Duggan reflects on BioFocus 2023 and takes a look at the buoyant life sciences sector in the region The life sciences sector in the […]