Innovation Manager roles North East England Fixed-term contract, initially to December 2020, full-time or part-time £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 innovative businesses. The programme works through a partnership of around […]

A competition has been launched to find the North’s most innovative high-growth businesses to win a chance to pitch to a roomful of London investors. Entrepreneurs of the North, organised by the North East Innovation SuperNetwork and supported by UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) and British Business Bank, is a bespoke event offering ambitious companies […]

Interim Communications Manager (temporary staff panel) Based in Sunderland and working in the North East of England January and February 2018 £300 per day (Project Manager level) Innovate NE is the not-for-profit company that delivers the high profile Innovation SuperNetwork, VentureFest, FinanceCamp and Innovation Challenge programmes in North East England. Bringing together over 50 partner […]

Innovation is a vital toolkit for business survival, that was the message delivered to record crowds who descended on St James’ Park in Newcastle for the fifth annual VentureFest North East. The necessity to innovate to remain relevant, profitable and competitive in a global economy was the common theme connecting dozens of diverse and respected […]

Hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and experts are due to descend on St James’ Park, Newcastle next week for what promises to be the busiest VentureFest North East to date. The fifth annual innovation conference takes place on Tuesday November 14 and organisers say a range of new features mean it will also be their broadest-ranging […]

Communications Manager Based in Sunderland and working in the North East of England Full time, permanent contract £35,000 per year plus pension   Innovate NE is the not-for-profit company that delivers the high profile Innovation SuperNetwork, VentureFest, FinanceCamp and Innovation Challenge programmes in North East England. Bringing together over 50 partner organisations, ranging from national […]

A host of highly respected innovators are heading to the region to inspire businesses at this year’s VentureFest North East to think big and aim high.  Organisers of the region’s innovation conference today announced their keynote speakers ahead of the event, which is expected to bring together its largest ever crowd of businesses, investors, researchers and experts on […]

A headset to calm students before an exam, a smart new way to repair rusty oil rig pipes and a urine test for bladder cancers are among the regional innovations that will be taking centre stage at VentureFest North East. Organisers of the major innovation event launched a search over the summer with experts from […]

Innovative businesses looking for funding, partners, new customers and new recruits are urged to put themselves forward for a chance to take centre stage at VentureFest North East.   The region’s innovation conference today launched its annual search with experts at the North East BIC to uncover the area’s most innovative companies, together with their ground-breaking products and services.   Those selected will be given […]

Dr Paul Koshy is new to our team, joining us as an innovation manager within our Innovation Challenge project. He’ll become a familiar face as his work takes him across the North East to help connect regional innovation talent with commercial opportunities. Here he tells us a little about himself and what he’s looking forward […]