We welcomed Jenny Forrester into the Innovation SuperNetwork this month. Jenny has taken on the role of Events Manager and will be tasked with delivering the growing programme of events, the first being the upcoming VentureFest 2016 conference at St James’ Park on Tuesday 8th November. Jenny was previously a freelance events manager, most recently […]
Meet the team: Angela MacOscar
Angela joined us recently as Innovation Manager, working on innovation challenges posed by large corporates. Her role is to get some of the North East’s best businesses working with big companies. Find out more… “I am so happy to have joined the Innovation SuperNetwork team and can’t wait to get started! The role is all […]
FinanceCamp entrepreneur talks to BQ: Katharine Paterson of So To Company Ltd
Katharine Paterson is the director of So To Company Ltd, which produces safer alternatives to traditional products for babies. The company’s product, Karekot is a safe and simple alternative to a barred cot and is already gaining attention. Katharine caught up with BQ to talk about working on a start-up business and taking part in […]
Space Incubation Programme to help North East businesses
SuperNetwork partner Business Durham has secured funding to work with five North East businesses on space applications. The North East Space Incubation Programme is delivered at NETPark in partnership with the UK Space Agency. It provides intensive support to early stage companies either already in the space sector, or who are looking to diversify into […]
Venturefest North East 2016 opens for registrations
The North East’s innovation conference, Venturefest North East, will be taking place on Tuesday 8th November 2016 at St James’ Park, Newcastle. This year’s conference is expected to attract 700 businesses, investors, researchers and innovation experts for a full day programme. Registration is now open at venturefestnortheast.com.
We’re recruiting for two Marketing & Event Officers
Venturefest North East is established as the region’s innovation conference and is expected to attract 700 delegates this autumn. The annual conference, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, the North East LEP and 50 partners from the private, public and third sectors, receives excellent feedback…
North East businesses to pitch to London after passing dramatic test
Ten North East entrepreneurs have secured a once-in-a-career opportunity to meet a panel of heavyweight London investors after passing a dramatic pitching test at FinanceCamp North East…
Innovision Global secures £50,000 from Rivers Capital
Innovision manufactures simple and elegant safety systems to last and has a product range encompassing tactile surfaces for the partially sighted, anti-slip step nosings and wayfinding systems…
We are recruiting for event staff
The North East LEP’s Strategic Economic Plan identified the need for increased innovation activity in the region to drive economic growth. There are a number of routes to achieving this and we are working with around 50 partners to increase awareness of innovation…
