Tag: Investment
The North East’s reputation for world-class space research and innovation has been recognised with the announcement of £2.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The funding has been awarded to a consortium of academic, civic and industry partners who together will form the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA), which is […]
A North East development, which is one of the largest factories in the global offshore wind sector, is to expand and support more jobs after securing £225m of financing. SeAH Wind UK has now made an additional £225m investment into wind technology manufacturing in Teesside. This brings its total investment into the site at Teesworks […]
‘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 […]
A semiconductor factory has been acquired by Ministry of Defence in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, boosting UK defence capabilities. The UK’s Armed Forces will be further bolstered as a crucial supply chain to UK defence has been secured today, after the government acquisition of a key semiconductor factory in the north-east. Defence Secretary John Healey […]
Sunderland Business Festival takes place from 14 – 18 October A leading line-up of speakers has been announced for Sunderland Business Festival, which is taking place from 14 – 18 October. The programme includes fire-side chats with Alex Partridge and Si King, who will be discussing their lives and careers at an event hosted by […]
Energy Central Campus (ECC) has opened the doors to its state-of-the-art Energy Central Learning Hub (ECLH) to providers and students, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. ECC are delighted to have several educational partners already operating from the hub including Bede Academy, Northumberland Skills and Port Training Services, all delivering relevant courses […]
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 […]
A new decommissioning hub at Port of Sunderland is set to play a key role in helping the North East capitalise on a growing industry worth £2.5 billion per year to the UK. Northern Metal Recycling has entered into a strategic partnership with the port to establish a base for offshore recycling at the North […]