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Nscale announces UK AI infrastructure commitment in partnership with Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI
Nscale announces UK AI infrastructure commitment in partnership with Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI

Nscale, the UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, is today announcing a historic commitment to the UK AI sector with a range of leading US technology companies, including Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI. Today’s package comes alongside the UK-US Technology Partnership, demonstrating how the two countries can build our AI capability together. Nscale and Microsoft are today announcing […]

Professor Marion Oswald MBE, Professor of Law and academic lead for the Centre for Responsible AI at Northumbria University
Northumbria University launches Centre for Responsible AI
Northumbria University launches Centre for Responsible AI

Northumbria University has launched a pioneering centre of excellence in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) research and expertise. The Northumbria Centre for Responsible AI is set to be a “go-to” trusted voice in the region for knowledge and advice on key aspects of AI deployment.   The Centre brings together leading academics, policymakers, government and industry experts to advance […]

UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab
UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab
UK tech minister opens Digital Catapult’s 5G immersive lab

‘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 […]

Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus
Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus
Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’.  Welcoming the agreement, Council Leader, Cllr Glen Sanderson said: “This […]

Key visit could boost North East England health tech in the wake of inaugural festival
Key visit could boost North East England health tech in the wake of inaugural festival
Key visit could boost North East England health tech in the wake of inaugural festival

A delegation of investors from Spain has arrived in the region to see its many specialist facilities and innovations, and understand key opportunities in the health & technology space. It follows hot on the heels of 2022 analysis by accountancy firm EY published last week, which  revealed that North East England is now in the […]

Insight | Exploring North East England’s growing space sector
Insight | Exploring North East England’s growing space sector
Insight | Exploring North East England’s growing space sector

Ahead of Space Day 2023, Inward Investment Manager Rachel Burdis explores the North East’s growing space sector and the exciting opportunities that will continue to allow the sector to excel. The annual North East Space Conference returned to Durham last month and businesses from across the region and the UK gathered to be updated on […]

Insight | South by South West – learnings from the US and beyond
Insight | South by South West – learnings from the US and beyond
Insight | South by South West – learnings from the US and beyond

Having just returned from South by South West, an annual conference held in Austin, Texas, Invest North East England Inward Investment Manager Rachel Burdis looks at the opportunities available for our region. The 10 day festival brings together creatives across the tech, film, creative and music industries and offers them multiple opportunities to connect, learn, […]

Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power
Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power
Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power

As part of British Science Week, Lockheed Martin has announced an investment of £150,000 to Northumbria University in a project that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power. Combining science and technology, the project will use specialised photovoltaic cells that will collect and convert laser power into useable power for future space and lunar vehicles. […]