Four North East businesses are being given the chance of winning a £20,000 grant to help develop ways to increase the uptake of electric vehicles. As part of the Go Ultra Low North East campaign, The Electric Vehicle Innovation Accelerator is a new programme aimed at identifying and developing ways to overcome barriers that are […]
Innovation Manager – Access to Finance
We’re seeking a dynamic access to finance expert to join our growing team. The successful candidate will help grow the number of active investors working with innovative companies in North East England and beyond. £40,000 / £50,000 (depending on qualifications and experience). Full-time contract with flexible working options. A significant part of our work is […]
Funding deals sought as Northern entrepreneurs meet London Investors
Innovators from the North of England descended on London yesterday (Tuesday 05th March) to pitch their businesses to a roomful of heavy-weight investors. Representing some of the North’s best entrepreneurs and innovators, a total of 22 businesses formed part of the hand-picked delegation to take part in Entrepreneurs of the North. Organised by the Innovation […]
We’re recruiting an Innovation Manager!
Innovation Manager North East England Fixed-term contract, initially to March 2021 with possibility of extension £40,000 per year plus pension Flexible working options The Innovation SuperNetwork is a unique regional programme, helping to cultivate a stronger innovation eco-system in the North East of England and support innovative businesses. The programme works through a partnership of […]
Ageing experts meet with accelerator hopefuls as applications open for innovative solutions.
Applications sought from across County Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The Innovation SuperNetwork has today (Wednesday 06th February) opened applications for North East businesses and start-ups developing innovative solutions in the ageing sector to take part in its Ageing Innovation Accelerator programme. The announcement comes as experts in the field, Professor Joseph F Coughlin, […]
Ageing Experts to visit Innovation Accelerator
A transatlantic exchange is building on the North East’s expertise in ageing, nutrition, digital science and tech. Arriving in Newcastle this morning (04th February), the dynamic founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab, Professor Joseph F Coughlin, is on a 5 day visit to develop a strategic partnership between MIT and the region’s […]
North East to pilot Open Innovation 2.0 Lab, working in partnership with European SMEs and multinationals
North East Local Enterprise Partnership SMEs in the North East are being given the opportunity to partner with European businesses to develop new projects, solving problems posed by multinational manufacturers such as Nissan, Caterpillar and Komatsu. The North East has been selected to pilot the Open Innovation 2.0 Lab programme which is designed to encourage […]
Invitation to Tender: Casual Support Staff
We are looking to appoint Casual Support Staff for the next three years. To take part in this amazing opportunity please download the tender document by following the below link. Closing date is: 9th January 2019 Please download the tender document for Casual Support Staff here
Invitation to Tender: Audio Visual Services
We are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a framework on a call off basis to provide Audio Visual Services for a number of events over the next three year period. Deadline: Tuesday 8th January 2019 Download the Invitation to Tender
Accelerator to support new businesses in ageing launched
A new accelerator programme aimed at businesses with the potential to develop solutions to the challenges faced by an ageing population has been launched, offering £12,500 of investment and 6 months office space in the Biosphere building on Newcastle Helix. Working with the National Innovation Centre for Ageing, Newcastle City Council and Northstar Ventures, the […]
