£7.8m emerging technology centre close to completion in Gateshead
£7.8m emerging technology centre close to completion in Gateshead
£7.8m emerging technology centre close to completion in Gateshead

Construction work to build Europe’s first centre for emerging technologies and digital innovation is close to completion in Gateshead. The £7.8m complex is being funded by Gateshead Council, the European Regional Development Fund and the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). PROTO will open in the summer at on Baltic Business Quarter situated next to […]

Where to grow your business
Where to grow your business
Where to grow your business

When you first started your business, it’s very likely you invested a whole lot of time, money and effort to get it on its feet. So, now what? For those of you who have survived the shaky start-up years and built a successful company, you may be wondering how to grow your business beyond its current reach.  If you have expansion or […]

victoria-our-economy NE LEP SEP 2018
Thinking global to grow the North East economy
Thinking global to grow the North East economy

As an economist working at the North East LEP, one of the questions I’m asked the most is ‘how is the North East economy performing?’ On Tuesday 6 March I had the opportunity to answer that question at the launch of the ‘Our Economy 2018’ report. More than 200 people joined me, Andrew Hodgson, Chair […]

DIT delegates from around the world were shown the region's health and life sciences capabilities
North East Life Sciences Sector is open for business
North East Life Sciences Sector is open for business

A delegation of international trade experts is heading home today ready to spread the word about the North East of England and the impressive investment opportunities in life sciences and pharmaceuticals our region offers. Representatives from the international postings of Department of International Trade (DIT) from countries as diverse as Canada, Israel and New Zealand […]

Online training
Online training company lands in Newcastle
Online training company lands in Newcastle

An international online training company has chosen Newcastle as its UK headquarters and has already announced plans for a five-day sustainable food supply chains conference in the city. Sarras Academies produces learning experiences for professionals – from mentoring with world-leading experts through to short online courses. The company currently operates within the food and agribusiness, […]

Hyperdrive Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing
Hyperdrive and Nissan complete £19m High Energy Density Battery project
Hyperdrive and Nissan complete £19m High Energy Density Battery project

Battery technology firm Hyperdrive Innovation is celebrating the successful completion of its government-backed High Energy Density Battery (HEDB) project. Hyperdrive Innovation, based in Sunderland, is a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company’s High Energy Density Battery project played a significant role in developing the North-east […]

Port of Blyth, Northumberland
Offshore Heavy Transport Vessel Breaks Port of Blyth Record
Offshore Heavy Transport Vessel Breaks Port of Blyth Record

Blyth awoke to a new feature on its skyline this morning as a mammoth offshore heavy transport vessel slipped into the Port at sunrise. Officially the largest ship to visit the harbour in the history of the Port, the Norwegian owned Albatross is a 34,700 tonne offshore heavy transport vessel typically used to move huge […]

Helen Golightly
North East LEP to publish first, annual ‘Our Economy’ report
North East LEP to publish first, annual ‘Our Economy’ report

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) will unveil its first annual ‘Our Economy’ report at Sage Gateshead on Tuesday 6 March 2018. Presenting an overview of the North East economy and how it is changing over time, the new report will become an important resource for government, policymakers and businesses operating in […]