The North East is a major player when it comes to the development of space technologies and satellite applications.
The North East space cluster consists of more than 70 innovative companies operating in space related activities. Our strong digital ecosystem is enhanced by our five universities and their world-leading research excellence in computer science and informatics. We have centres of academic and industry excellence in advanced instrumentation for space, sensors, printable electronics, materials science, graphene applications, photonics, formulation, smart data, GNSS, artificial intelligence and immersive technology for research and development.
Combine that with our established software, large data management and analytics, and telecommunications sectors, and the North East offers an outstanding location for companies looking to start-up, invest and grow.