Inspiring innovation across the North East

The Innovation SuperNetwork’s specialist business support gives North East businesses direct access to new market opportunities, finance and sector expertise. If you're starting out, scaling up or bringing something new to market, we can help take your company to the next level.

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£25m

Investment secured for businesses

since 2019

1,200

Businesses supported

since 2016

30

Innovation Challenges co-created

since 2018

100+

Angel investor network

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Support

Our innovation experts can help you scale and grow your business with sector specialist support.

north east business support

Opportunities

Collaboration can unlock the answers to some of the biggest challenges facing industry and society. We connect you to the opportunities that matter.
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Finance

With expert insight on innovation finance, our team can help secure the right funding for your ideas.

Upcoming Events

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05 Dec

TusPark Newcastle

Get SaaSy!

05 Dec 2023 at 9:30am - 4:30pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event
06 Dec

TusPark Newcastle

Drop in and chat!

06 Dec 2023 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event
16 Jan

Online event

Digital ‘Lunch & Learn’ Sessions

16 Jan 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event
17 Jan

TusPark, Newcastle upon Tyne

Demystifying Funding for SMEs

17 Jan 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event

Our Sectors

We work with some of the region’s key sectors to drive opportunities for business and economic growth in North East England.

healthcare

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Connecting innovative Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland based SMEs with real market opportunities
energy

Energy

We've partnered with the North East Energy Catalyst, facilitated by the North East LEP to tackle major energy challenges and drive new economic growth opportunities.
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Digital & Tech

We’ve teamed up with Dynamo North East to drive innovation in sub-sectors including FinTech, HealthTech, Cyber Security and Service Centre Delivery.

Process Innovation & Manufacturing

We work closely with NEPIC to ensure industry in this region thrives through investment, innovation and a network, which will create jobs and opportunities long into the future.

Voluntary, Charity & Social Enterprise

The Innovation SuperNetwork is collaborating with VONNE to help build opportunities within the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the North East.

Inspirational stories from our community

Through tailored business support, we provide help with funding, accessing sector expertise and developing innovation pathways.

SPARK EPoS

Newcastle-based smart hospitality robot company boosts visibility thanks to winning Innovation of the Year at VentureFest 2023

Solar Capture Technologies

Blyth based business Solar Capture Technologies have transformed the Solar Tile Industry thanks to support from Innovation SuperNetwork

Crable

Fast and free phone charging points installed at NHS Trust
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Finding opportunities to drive change through innovation

The Innovation SuperNetwork exists to connect businesses in North East England with the business support, opportunities, and finance needed to innovate and grow.  Supported by 60 partners, including all five regional universities and high-profile organisations across the public and private sectors, we bring together the innovation ecosystem to support economic growth. 

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