National Esport Performance Campus empowers future talent with Sunderland College
National Esport Performance Campus empowers future talent with Sunderland College
National Esport Performance Campus empowers future talent with Sunderland College

Sunderland College has announced a unique new partnership with British Esports, which will develop future talent and support Sunderland in becoming a global hub for esports. The college and British Esports will combine their expertise to offer young people and adults the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications to prepare for a career […]

Pioneering South Tyneside business, db Show Control & Automation Ltd, stages expansion to meet future growth
Pioneering South Tyneside business, db Show Control & Automation Ltd, stages expansion to meet future growth
Pioneering South Tyneside business, db Show Control & Automation Ltd, stages expansion to meet future growth

A South Shields based company, whose solutions are at the core of the world’s most demanding multimedia shows, theme park rides, interactive visitor centres and AV installations, is expanding into larger offices after a number of significant project awards in 2022. Established in 2012, db Show Control & Automation Ltd is a creative technical consultancy […]

<strong>Space Leadership Group to drive the North East’s growing space sector</strong>
Space Leadership Group to drive the North East’s growing space sector
Space Leadership Group to drive the North East’s growing space sector

The North East Space Leadership Group has been newly formed to shape the vision, mission and strategy for the growing space sector in the region. Made up of a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior figures within the industry to academics, public sector and government representatives, the group will support the development of the space […]

Lockheed Martin accelerates UK space strategy as it eyes up new manufacturing investment in North East England for its growing UK space business
Lockheed Martin accelerates UK space strategy as it eyes up new manufacturing investment in North East England for its growing UK space business
Lockheed Martin accelerates UK space strategy as it eyes up new manufacturing investment in North East England for its growing UK space business

Lockheed Martin, a global leader in space systems development, manufacturing and services, is looking for North East businesses and skills organisations to support its plans to develop a bold new future for the UK’s space sector.  Senior executives from the company are in Newcastle today to explore options for its space business, which could potentially […]

<strong>New Frontier: Durham welcomes Space Conference</strong>
New Frontier: Durham welcomes Space Conference
New Frontier: Durham welcomes Space Conference

The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence is inviting businesses to learn more about the growing space industry in the North East at its upcoming conference next month. The New Frontier: North East Space Conference, which is being held on 2nd March 2022 at Radisson Blu in Durham, will explore the current priorities for the […]

Beyond frontiers – Exploring the market opportunity in space
Beyond frontiers – Exploring the market opportunity in space
Beyond frontiers – Exploring the market opportunity in space

By Michelle Duggan, Inward Investment Manager, Invest North East England The UK Space Opportunity The UK has a vibrant space economy built on renowned science and technology, along with leading manufacturing and operational capabilities.  There are highly innovative companies based in the UK that are part of an international space economy, with well-established global supply […]

Our tech sector is buzzing
Our tech sector is buzzing
Our tech sector is buzzing

The region’s booming tech sector is well set for a year of further expansion and success, according to several of its main players. At a recent board meeting of the advisory board of Dynamo, the region’s tech network, companies were reporting buoyant order books and the promise of plenty of work in the pipeline for […]

North East England’s tech sector is going from strength to strength
North East England’s tech sector is going from strength to strength
North East England’s tech sector is going from strength to strength

Blog | Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager With the world opening up a little more each month, it feels as though 2022 is going to be a good year for business growth and job creation in North East England. 2021 saw a number of global brands expanding into the region, with Just Eat, Amazon, Xplor, […]