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 […]

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 […]