Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo to create 200 jobs at its new high-technology science and engineering facility in Newcastle

Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo has announced that it is investing in creating a new high-technology science and engineering facility on Newcastle Helix, a ground-breaking 24-acre city centre development that brings together industry leaders, businesses, and top researchers into an internationally renowned innovation cluster. Leonardo UK expects to employ over 200 people at the […]

StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland

As announced today, StreetDrone will assume technology leadership in the second stage of a project to deliver connected and autonomous logistics (CAL) as part of a wider £84m funding announcement for driverless technologies. As a leading developer of automated logistics technology that reduces costs, improves productivity, enables industrial decarbonisation and enhances industrial safety, StreetDrone’s mission is to […]

University of Sunderland launch game changing  esport degree
University of Sunderland launch game changing esport degree
University of Sunderland launch game changing esport degree

Esports has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries with millions being invested in competitive gaming. As a result, more and more colleges across the UK are now offering BTEC courses in this subject area – with the University of Sunderland responding to an increased demand in the gaming industry and the lucrative domain […]

A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector
A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector
A major new festival Tech NExt will celebrate region’s tech sector

Tech NExt – a MAJOR new regional festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector has been launched. Organised by regional tech network Dynamo and its partner Sunderland Software City, Tech NExt Festival will be held throughout the north east from June 19-23 this summer. The festival has already received the backing […]

2023 – A year of opportunity for inward investment in North East England
2023 – A year of opportunity for inward investment in North East England
2023 – A year of opportunity for inward investment in North East England

A new year brings a raft of new opportunities for inward investment. With many businesses focussing on growth plans, the possibility of scaling up in a new location is high. Many people may not know, but North East England has a strong track record in attracting new inward investment – in fact last financial year, […]

5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND
5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND
5G IOT ACCELERATOR PROPELS 10 STARTUPS TO SUCCESS IN SUNDERLAND

The 10 startups making up the first cohort of the Sunderland Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G Accelerator have revealed why they were drawn to Sunderland and how the smart city is supporting their business growth for 2023 and beyond. From the six-week programme (which ran from late October to December 2022), the 10 participating […]

CGI develops homegrown talent with new North-East office
CGI develops homegrown talent with new North-East office

CGI formally announced the opening of its Newcastle office in the Newcastle Helix, which houses prominent UK technology and science businesses. This latest investment further supports the leading IT and business consulting services firm’s commitment to providing career opportunities for those in the local area, working in partnership with NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), which CGI recently […]

North East Screen – the region’s screen agency locates at Sunderland Riverside
North East Screen – the region’s screen agency locates at Sunderland Riverside
North East Screen – the region’s screen agency locates at Sunderland Riverside

North East Screen – an organisation set up to grow the North East’s TV and film industries is moving to a new head office as it looks to unearth ‘the next Vera’. North East Screen, a £37 million project supported by combined and local authorities from across the region, is relocating to The Beam at […]