The Innovation SuperNetwork has launched a new accelerator programme in response to the impact of Coronavirus on climate change. The accelerator seeks to bring solutions to market that will support the region’s commitment to tackling the long-lasting damage of climate change to people, communities and the economy against the backdrop of COVID-19. Informed by results […]
Innovative North East SMEs Can Access Grants Through GX Project
SMEs looking to drive innovation in the North East will be able to access a new set of grants as part of the GX Project, a legacy of the Great Exhibition of the North. Initially a two-year programme to support innovation and collaboration among North East SMEs, the GX Project awarded 26 grants in 2019 […]
European delegation visits Newcastle to check out the latest innovations
A delegation of European business leaders and business support providers arrived in Newcastle recently to see and hear about the latest innovation happening in the North East and to discuss a three-year European-wide innovation project in which the North East is a test-bed region. The delegation were all members of the Open Innovation 2.0 Lab […]
North East innovation network celebrates Award winners at VentureFest North East
Hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and experts descended on St James’ Park, Newcastle today (28 November) for VentureFest North East. A series of high-profile national and international speakers and business leaders provided inspiration and practical tools to delegates who gathered at the region’s innovation conference to learn from one another before celebrating success at the […]
Kresse Wesling, MBE, the award-winning environmental entrepreneur to introduce North East Innovation Awards
The shortlist for the North East Innovation Awards has today been announced. The North East Innovation Awards are delivered by the Innovation SuperNetwork in partnership with RTC North. They celebrate stand-out examples of innovation in the region’s most important sectors – Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare and Digital. An Innovation Champion and the coveted title of Innovation […]
Seven Stories set to drive innovation
Next month’s flagship innovation conference, VentureFest North East will bring over 800 businesses together to hear from a wealth of leading innovators who will inspire delegates through a series of talks and workshops, as well as encouraging them to form new connections and work collaboratively. Now in its sixth year, the popular event that takes […]
North East Energy Catalyst ready to deliver on global challenges
A ground-breaking new partnership has been established to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region. The North East is home to an array of internationally-recognised energy innovation, demonstration and science assets, and a wide range of ‘real-world’ follow-on delivery opportunities. […]
Innovation award winners discuss success one year on
2018 marked the launch of the North East Innovation Awards. Part of VentureFest North East, the awards delivered by Innovation SuperNetwork in partnership with RTC North, recognise stand-out examples of innovation and celebrate the area’s most important sectors – manufacturing, energy, healthcare and digital. The response to the awards was overwhelming and presented judges with […]
Innovation Awards return to VentureFest North East
VentureFest North East organisers have announced today that the North East Innovation Awards, which took place for the first time in 2018, is set to return to the region’s innovation conference in November. The North East Innovation Awards celebrate the ground-breaking ideas, processes and products impacting on business, industry and society. Simon Green, CEO at […]
Newcastle Angel Hub hosts first pitching event helping North East talent attract investment
North East entrepreneurs developing industry-changing innovation have taken to the stage in the first of a series of new pitching events delivered by the recently launched Newcastle Angel Hub. The businesses pitched their ideas on Monday (15th July), in the hope of securing investment from equity and Angel investors in attendance. The innovative ideas being […]
