North East England offers a superb support network for businesses, with an eco-system primed and ready to welcome investors.
Our vibrant tech clusters collaborate on skills and development to fuel rapid business growth. FinPact the cluster management company and key delivery vehicle for the North East Fintech strategy works closely with key business networks in our region including Dynamo North East, Sunderland Software City and North East & Tees Valley Digital Catapult who all offer superb networking, training and support to investors. Research institutions such as Newcastle University’s ‘Cloud Innovation Centre’ and Northumbria University’s North East Business Resilience Centre also support businesses with research and knowledge transfer.
FinTech North serves as the central hub for Northern England’s FinTech ecosystem, championing innovation, collaboration, and growth outside of London. The organisation works to connect fintech innovators, financial services firms, investors, regulators, startups, and academic institutions—driving the sector forward across the North.
Through a broad programme of high‑quality, often free‑to‑attend events—seminars, conferences, roundtables, and more—across cities like Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle, FinTech North fosters meaningful interaction, knowledge‑sharing, and partnership.
Key features:
- Events and conferences: Hosts regular meetups, panels, and flagship conferences across cities like Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle.
- Community building: Connects fintech professionals to promote innovation and regional economic growth.
- Industry engagement: Works with stakeholders like the UK government, Department for Business and Trade, and innovators to raise the profile of Northern fintech.
FinPact is the region’s Fintech cluster management company and strategy delivery vehicle. It is made up of individuals working within the wider financial services and technology sectors to develop a thriving and world-class ecosystem to foster collaboration, skills and innovation through financial technology. The strategy will deliver new and meaningful insights to support the growth of the sector linked to key outcomes and performance indicators.