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 […]

Are you a highly motivated, strong communicator, with a passion for business events? We are looking for an Events Officer to join our small friendly team. A major part of our remit is the delivery of an exciting programme of high profile business events and networks in the North of England. The role will require […]

A programme to tackle barriers to business growth linked to a lack of gender diversity was officially launched today, (05 July 2018) with a panel discussion about the role of women investors and the importance of investing in female-led businesses. The debate, which took place at FinanceCamp – the annual event connecting businesses with the […]

Businesses from the Northern Powerhouse region have the chance to meet investors from across the UK, thanks to two major business events taking place on Tyneside next week. With innovation in business central to the events, the Northern Powerhouse Business Summit (04-06 July) – part of Great Exhibition of the North – and FinanceCamp North […]

Businesses seeking information and access to the recently announced £120m North East Fund will have the chance to meet with Fund Managers on Thursday 05 July at FinanceCamp. Alongside the opportunity to discuss the different types of finance available via the fund, directly with the managers responsible for awarding investment, delegates will also hear from […]

The organisers of FinanceCamp have today (Tuesday 24 April) announced the event, which expertly matches hundreds of growing and innovative businesses with active investors and lenders, will in 2018 form part of the Great Exhibition of the North’s ‘Inspired by’ programme. FinanceCamp focuses on growing the regional economy by bringing businesses with bright ideas together […]

The region’s innovation conference is set to return to St James’ Park for 2018, shining a spotlight on the North East businesses who are changing the face of industry with innovative products and services. Taking place on Wednesday 14 November, VentureFest North East offers a dynamic programme of hands-on workshops and discussions, which give businesses […]

FinanceCamp North East is back and set to connect innovative and growing businesses with access to financial solutions from investors and lenders. St James’ Park, Newcastle will play host to FinanceCamp North East 2018 on Thursday 05 July. The popular annual event provides a unique opportunity for the region’s most ambitious businesses, from fledging start-ups […]

Based in Sunderland Full-time, permanent contract £50,000 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 a partnership of around 50 organisations, including the North East LEP, Innovate UK, North East […]

Innovators from the North of England descended on London yesterday [Wednesday 21 February] to pitch their businesses to a roomful of heavy-weight investors. A total of 30 entrepreneurs formed part of a delegation of businesspeople from across the North of England, who were selected to take part in Entrepreneurs of the North. The event, organised […]