North East England is becoming a UK hot spot for Health and Life Sciences
North East England is becoming a UK hot spot for Health and Life Sciences
North East England is becoming a UK hot spot for Health and Life Sciences

North East England is one of the UK’s hot spots for Health and Life Sciences.  Everything needed to support life sciences activities can be found within our region – from initial research, product development and testing to clinical trials and production facilities.  Earlier this year the North East LEP released Health, Life Sciences and Medicines […]

County Durham businesses working to fight COVID-19 including NETPark based REPROCELL
County Durham businesses working to fight COVID-19
County Durham businesses working to fight COVID-19

Businesses from across County Durham have joined the battle against COVID-19 by applying their expertise to everything from technologies to improve virus detection to increasing production of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser. While many companies have been forced to shut down to contain the pandemic, six County Durham firms are continuing to […]

Lear Corporation - Advanced Manufacturing - North East England
Lear Corporation Brings European R&D To Sunderland
Lear Corporation Brings European R&D To Sunderland

Lear Corporation in Sunderland has been chosen as the location for the US automotive giant’s European research and development division, against competition across Europe. The company will build a £1.5m extension for R&D work following advice and support from Sunderland City Council’s Business Investment Team. The research and development facility will create new highly skilled jobs, and strengthen […]