Tag: Investment
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness today hailed a major expansion of offshore wind off the region’s coastline – unlocking billions of pounds of investment and underpinning her plan to create 25,000 new green energy jobs over the next decade. Working in partnership with region, The Crown Estate is today set to announce plans to lease new seabed sites off the North East coast […]
Invest North East England is proud to announce its participation in the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) UK Pavilion at WHX Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s flagship healthcare and life sciences event, taking place 9–12 February 2026 at Expo City Dubai. As part of the UK delegation, Invest North East England will promote the […]
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has hailed 2026 as a turning point for electric vehicles in the region, as production starts on the new Nissan LEAF and more than 1,000 new charging points begin to be rolled out in cities, towns and villages. Mayor Kim today said the North East’s automotive sector will receive £50m […]
The UK Space Agency has announced £17 million for seventeen UK space projects through its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), unveiled today at Space Comm Expo in Glasgow. This investment will accelerate breakthrough technologies, boost commercialisation, and reinforce the UK’s global leadership in space innovation. The selected projects span five strategic themes critical to the UK’s […]
Newton Aycliffe-based Tekmar Group has landed a contract in the Middle East worth more than €3.5m as it continues to see “strong momentum in regional demand for cable protection”. The contract is for its cable protection technology to a major offshore energy project, with delivery scheduled by June 2026. It is Tekmar’s largest polyurethane cable […]
The North East’s towns, trading estates, and home-grown businesses are set for a major boost as Mayor Kim McGuinness launches new investment funds. By opening applications for the North East Fund, the Mayor is backing local entrepreneurs and small firms across the region. This ambitious initiative aims to create 2,300 new jobs and support at […]
Lighting the path for screen talent – North East Screen joins forces with North East Universities Screen Network North East Screen, in partnership with the North East Universities Screen Network (NEUSN), is proud to announce the launch of Connected Campus@NEUSN programme – an ambitious programme designed to bridge the gap between academic study and real-world […]
Ørsted has chosen the Port of Tyne’s Tyne Clean Energy Park in South Shields as the marshalling base for its £8.5bn Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm – set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The 100,000m² site will handle secondary steel components before installation at sea, supporting the delivery of 197 turbines. Once […]