We solve commercial challenges with North East talent

All organisations come across problems they can’t fix from time to time. We help to overcome these challenges by identifying innovative technologies, talent and services of businesses in the North East of England.

By using Innovation Challenge big businesses solve problems quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Smaller companies get the chance to work in a new market or win a new contract. It’s win-win for the region, helping businesses here to innovate, grow and thrive.

Problem to solve?

Innovative solution?

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European Space Agency: Cyber security and space based services

ESA offers funding and support to companies, both for business case assessment and for the development of new, space-empowered cyber security services.

Deadline: 31 October 2019

European Space Agency: Cyber security and space based services

Opportunity In the past few years, our society and economy have become largely dependent on computer networks, information technology and interconnected computing devices (IoT solutions). This has led to a significant growth of cyber attacks, often with disastrous consequences. Technology evolution, such as big data, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will […]

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European Space Agency: Space-enabled 5G solutions

ESA offers funding and support to companies for the development of new, space-enabled 5G products and services.

Deadline: 26 October 2019

European Space Agency: Space-enabled 5G solutions

Opportunity Space has an invaluable role to play in the 5G ecosystem. Telecommunication satellites can extend, enhance, and provide reliability and security to 5G, helping to deliver its promise of global, ubiquitous connectivity. Other space assets, such as Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation can be integrated with 5G technology to deliver innovative applications in a […]

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European Space Agency: Artificial Intelligence Kick-Start

ESA offers funding and support to companies that intend to develop sustainable products and services combining AI with space technology.

Deadline: 29 November 2019

European Space Agency: Artificial Intelligence Kick-Start

Opportunity Whether for active participation as a leisure sportsperson, or passively following as a spectator of sporting events, for many people sport is their favourite leisure activity. At the same time, the public’s interest in sport and their consumer behaviour receives massive stimulation from professional top-level sport. The latter in turn can only develop from […]

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