Tuesday 13th September 2022

Book now for the Accelerating Investment & Innovation Summit

As part of our work to grow the region’s investment ecosystem, we have partnered with the British Business Bank to deliver the Accelerating Investment and Innovation Summit for the third year running.

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Inspiring innovation across the North East

The Innovation SuperNetwork’s specialist 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.

£25m

Investment secured for businesses

since 2019

1,200

Businesses supported

since 2016

Innovation Challenges co-created

since 2018

100+

Angel investor network

Support

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

Finance

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

Upcoming Events

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24 Aug

Online

Top Tips for Marketing a New Product or Service

24 Aug 2022 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event

01 Sep

Various locations

Cyberfest22

01 Sep 2022 at 9:00am - 12:00am

Cluster Event

13 Sep

Online Event

Accelerating Investment and Innovation Summit

13 Sep 2022 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Innovation SuperNetwork Event

13 Oct

Riverside Stadium, Middlesborough

Grow Tees Valley Conference

13 Oct 2022 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Partner 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 & Life Sciences

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

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.

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.

Marine Safety Supplies: North of Tyne Innovation Recovery Grant

Marine equipment manufacturer secures grant funding to go for growth

Bari Tea: North of Tyne Innovation Recovery Grant

Bari Tea Brewery secures grant funding to obtain new innovative manufacturing equipment

Damian Cronin: North of Tyne Innovation Recovery Grant

How Damian Cronin innovated to benefit both company and customers.

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Finding opportunities to drive change through innovation

The Innovation SuperNetwork exists to connect businesses in North East England with the opportunities, finance and support 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.