Global energy components manufacturer Power Roll, cancer research pioneers HistoCyte Laboratories, ink manufacturer Mexar, and recruitment insights company Geek Talent, are amongst the winners of the first regional Innovation Awards announced today (14 November) as part of VentureFest North East. The North East Innovation Awards are delivered by the Innovation SuperNetwork in partnership with RTC […]

An entrepreneurial apprentice, a virtual reality application to support memory function in dementia sufferers and an ultra-thin film to store and generate solar electricity are amongst the bright ideas in the running to win at the region’s first Innovation Awards. Set to be announced as part of VentureFest North East on Wednesday 14 November, the […]

3 x Innovation Manager Working across North East England Hours between 22.5 and 37.5 (with flexible working possible) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2021 £40,000 (pro rata) per year plus pension   The Innovation SuperNetwork is a unique regional programme, helping to cultivate a stronger innovation eco-system in the North East of England and support […]

Dynamo Cluster Engagement Manager Working across North East England Hours between 22.5 and 37.5 (with flexible working possible) Engagement work with the Dynamo IT & Tech cluster Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2021 £40,000 (pro rata) per year plus pension   The Innovation SuperNetwork is a unique regional programme, helping to cultivate a stronger innovation […]

By Simon Green, CEO.  Delegates at VentureFest North East will have the chance to hear from game-changing business leaders who have transformed their sectors through pioneering models and emerging technology. Taking place on Wednesday 14th November, the region’s innovation conference has today (Thursday 13 September) announced its speaker line-up, which includes Dr Nick Appleyard from […]

The Innovation SuperNetwork has strengthened their business engagement team with two key appointments to support growth in regional businesses. Peter Riddell has joined as Partnerships Director, whilst Graeme Miller has taken up the post of Innovation Manager to support the delivery of the GX Project, working with the Great Exhibition of the North. Peter, who joined the SuperNetwork from British Cycling, has 20 years’ […]

The manufacturing industry is set to play a central role in sharing original thinking at VentureFest North East this autumn with a strand of activity aimed at furthering innovation in the sector. VentureFest North East is the region’s innovation conference, bringing together businesses of all sizes and from all sectors to share learning and drive […]

Compliance Officer Based in Sunderland Hours between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week with flexible working options Permanent contract £20,000 pro rata per year plus pension 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 […]

The organisers behind the region’s innovation conference have today announced a new awards event to celebrate the achievements of the North East’s most pioneering businesses. The Innovation SuperNetwork are launching the North East Innovation Awards as a way of celebrating the ground-breaking ideas, processes and products impacting on business, industry and society. The awards will […]

The hunt is on for businesses developing disruptive or improved products or services to showcase their innovations at VentureFest North East in November. A popular feature at the region’s annual innovation conference, the Innovation Showcase gives businesses from across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham the chance to demonstrate how their work has the potential […]