UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab
UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab
UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab

‘You’ve blown my socks off!’ – Tech minister enthralled by Newcastle’s Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab A next-generation tech base aimed at helping North East SMEs scale faster has been officially opened.  The Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab, in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, was ceremonially christened by Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Sir Chris Bryant. Bosses say the venture […]

Location Managers visiting Beamish Museum, Spring 2024
North East Screen set to showcase the region to locations experts
North East Screen set to showcase the region to locations experts

As the profile of filming in the North East grows, North East Screen are showcasing the region’s world-class locations to industry professionals from across the UK through a series of ‘Scout Abouts’ (familiarisation trips).  The trips showcase the wealth of filming opportunities available across the region. By targeting key decision-makers such as Location Managers, North […]

Invest North East England Sponsors FinTech North Newcastle Conference 2024
Invest North East England Sponsors FinTech North Newcastle Conference 2024
Invest North East England Sponsors FinTech North Newcastle Conference 2024

Invest North East England (INEE) is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated FinTech North Newcastle Conference 2024. The event will take place on Wednesday 17 July, at the iconic Tyneside Cinema. As a leading advocate for economic growth and innovation in the North East, INEE’s participation underscores its commitment to fostering the […]

Growing tech firm chooses North East for new site
Growing tech firm chooses North East for new site
Growing tech firm chooses North East for new site

A radio frequency identification technology company, which originally spun out of Cambridge University and now works with some of the world’s largest retailers, has chosen the North East as the location of its new office.  PervasID will open a new base at NETPark, with plans to grow its team and skills both in the region […]

Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus
Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus
Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’.  Welcoming the agreement, Council Leader, Cllr Glen Sanderson said: “This […]

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 […]

First speakers announced as tickets go on sale for TechNExt
First speakers announced as tickets go on sale for TechNExt
First speakers announced as tickets go on sale for TechNExt

The first speakers have been announced for the Main Stage conference of TechNExt24, the North East’s leading technology festival. Avril Chester and David Grey are the first to be announced in a line-up of some of the most exciting voices in the sector when the festival conference returns on Thursday 20th June. Avril is a […]

Paynovate chooses Newcastle as the launchpad for UK expansion
Paynovate chooses Newcastle as the launchpad for UK expansion
Paynovate chooses Newcastle as the launchpad for UK expansion

A leading Belgian fintech company specialising in digital payment solutions has announced the establishment of its UK business operations in Newcastle. Paynovate is an e-money institution working across Europe and the UK to provide a trusted and regulated platform to power payment solutions. Licenced by both the National Bank of Belgium and the Financial Conduct […]