The North East has 6 leading university institutions all home to a wealth of expert knowledge, research facilities, and business and entrepreneurial know how. But do you know how a university may be able to support your businesses to innovate and grow?

The Innovation SuperNetwork is working with Durham University, University of Sunderland, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Teesside University and the Newcastle College University Centre to unlock the potential for North East SMEs to collaborate and take their business forward.

This half-day event will give you the opportunity to speak directly to universities about your growth plans and learn more about the funded-support on offer to help you innovate and grow. The session will include:

• University showcase with reps able to talk with you about how they can support your individual business.

• Peer learning opportunities with case studies from SMEs who have successfully collaborated with regional universities.

• Panel discussion on the practicalities of working with universities.

• Opportunity to learn more about business support activities delivered across all six universities, incl. Northern Accelerator, Internships, Research, Data and more.

Register now to secure your place and kick-start your growth in 2023.