Jason Hobbs, CEO North East Fund
North East Fund helps fuel regional economic growth
North East Fund helps fuel regional economic growth

Jason Hobbs, CEO of the North East Fund explains the positive impact which funding can deliver especially for ambitious scale-up businesses… “Supporting and funding regional economic growth from start-up businesses to larger scale-up organisations has enabled the North East Fund to invest more than £30m so far in a diverse range of companies across seven […]

North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs
North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs
North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs

North-East of England based Turbo Power Systems Ltd (TPS) have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Ricardo Energy & Environment, Western Power Distribution and Electricity North West, for the demonstration of a novel, smart DC network of rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers as part of a funded program from the UK […]

Business Services Sector - North East England
Invest North East England to unite with Northern regions for FinTech Connect – a major global event
Invest North East England to unite with Northern regions for FinTech Connect – a major global event

The four main regions in the North of England have announced they are to come together as part of a single presence at the FinTech Connect conference in London on 3-4 December 2019, an which is expected to attract over 6000 people. Greater Manchester, Leeds City Region, Liverpool City Region and North East England will […]

Port of Blyth is installing a bespoke wind turbine training facility at one of its terminals investment in training provision for the offshore sector
SKY IS THE LIMIT THANKS TO BLYTH WIND TURBINE TRAINING FACILITY
SKY IS THE LIMIT THANKS TO BLYTH WIND TURBINE TRAINING FACILITY

In a first for the UK wind industry Port of Blyth is installing a bespoke wind turbine training facility at one of its terminals as part of a £1m investment in training provision aimed at the offshore energy sector. With the rapid growth of renewable energy providing the North East with major inward investment opportunities, […]

Legal & General, one of the world’s largest investment managers, has announced that it has backed an extensive masterplan for the regeneration of Sunderland’s city centre, after agreeing a £100m deal with Sunderland City Council.
£100m boost for Sunderland’s city centre vision
£100m boost for Sunderland’s city centre vision

Legal & General, one of the world’s largest investment managers, has announced that it has backed an extensive masterplan for the regeneration of Sunderland’s city centre, after agreeing a £100m deal with Sunderland City Council.   Legal & General’s commitment will deliver three buildings on the former Vaux Brewery site and form part of the […]

Northumberland shows its ambition as new chapter opens for Ashwood Business Park
Northumberland shows its ambition as new chapter opens for Ashwood Business Park
Northumberland shows its ambition as new chapter opens for Ashwood Business Park

A new masterplan for a 62 acre-site at Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland will be officially unveiled today (October 30) at the Advanced Engineering 2019 exhibition at Birmingham NEC. The next phase in the site’s development – which is being spearheaded by economic regeneration company Advance Northumberland – is set to make Ashwood Business Park […]

Overseas expansion adds up for fintech company, Inflo
Overseas expansion adds up for fintech company, Inflo
Overseas expansion adds up for fintech company, Inflo

Inflo, a North East fintech business is set to continue investing in the region after strong international growth, including a deal with Thomson Reuters, saw it record its best year to date. Inflo, based at the Evolve Business Centre in Houghton-le-Spring, has developed a suite of software solutions with the potential to revolutionise the global […]

South Tyneside based, Environmental Sensing Solutions manufacturer, Envirowatch is developing innovative new IOT
ENVIROWATCH; A NORTH EAST SME HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH WITH IOT DEVICES
ENVIROWATCH; A NORTH EAST SME HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH WITH IOT DEVICES

South Tyneside based, Environmental Sensing Solutions manufacturer, Envirowatch is developing innovative new IOT (Internet of Things) technology with ambitions to further its global growth. In 2011, the business was the first to enter the market with the E-MOTE, an innovative and cost-effective device that monitors pervasive air quality and noise pollution. Eight years on, the […]