Notify Technology, the fast-growth provider of digital workplace safety, wellbeing, environmental and governance compliance services has announced the completion of its latest funding round, raising £3.1M in new equity. The…
Read moreAlthough economic uncertainty and changing restrictions characterised the year for businesses across the country, Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), ended the 2021-22 financial year having supported the creation…
Read moreInvest Newcastle has announced a further 200 brand new, high-tech jobs for the region. Part of Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Invest Newcastle has been working with global technology and management consultancy…
Read moreA delegation of international trade and investment experts is heading home today ready to spread the word about the North East’s impressive investment opportunities in the digital and immersive technology…
Read moreFirst launched in 2011, the University of Sunderland received European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) to run its Graduate Internship Scheme, connecting graduate talent with regional, Small to Medium Enterprises. It has…
Read moreFormer North East Company of the Year, Aspire Technology Solutions today announced that it has secured significant minority investment from LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity firm, in a…
Read moreA local community centre in one of Newcastle’s poorest areas is celebrating a £100k boost from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), headed by mayor Jamie Driscoll. The historic…
Read moreThe North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme is pleased to announce a loan investment in Do Gooder, a Newcastle based, female-founded, purpose-driven strategy and creative agency. This marks…
Read moreA significant investment in technical facilities at Sunderland College’s City Campus is set to support the future generation of highly skilled engineers and business management professionals. The new capital investment…
Read moreA £10m digital programme aimed at boosting growth in the region’s tech economy will be launched officially next week. North of Tyne Combined Authority’s (NTCA) Digital Growth and Innovation Programme…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded more than £90k through its Project Development Accelerator Fund to expand the work of a new partnership aimed at growing the North…
Read moreThe chief secretary to the Treasury has welcomed the landmark investment by Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, hailing the “transformational”…
Read moreA higher education centre in the North East has secured multi-million funding to invest in its STEM capabilities. Newcastle College University Centre, part of national college group NCG, has been…
Read moreThe UK government’s Levelling Up white paper will today set out a blueprint to “expand opportunities” across the United Kingdom. The government’s ambitions include a 40 per cent increase in…
Read moreOne of the North East’s largest and most successful housing providers, Bernicia Group, has appointed future-facing marketing specialists Mediaworks to transform its digital footprint. Bernicia Group has set ambitious goals…
Read moreThe County Durham Growth Fund has awarded £1.98 million in grants to 17 companies from across the county this year, which will create 278 new jobs. 2021 has proved a…
Read moreThe Sage Group plc, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, has announced that it has agreed to acquire a cloud native multichannel…
Read moreWith exciting news of a £20 million investment into a world-class training centre and housing eco-system, the city of Sunderland is proving itself to be a place where key organisations are working together to create a…
Read moreAs they start to prepare for the Christmas break University of Sunderland’s ERDF Graduate Internship team look ahead to the New Year. It’s been an interesting time for recruitment in recent months.…
Read moreNew investment in infrastructure will enable Gateshead technology specialist Advantex to expand and improve its ultra-fast internet connectivity services to more organisations across the region. The development follows a £500,000…
Read moreGrowing tech firm Aspire Technology Solutions has posted a 6% lift in turnover during a year of uncertainty and restrictions imposed by Covid-19. The Gateshead firm – a former North…
Read moreA North East-based property auction expert has committed to supporting the growth of the sector with significant investment into its latest specialist training programme intake. The UK’s largest property auctioneer…
Read moreNewcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter, part of the Pilgrim Street development, is set to become the new home for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the North East. Part of the Government…
Read moreA major County Durham industrial scheme has hit another key milestone with the development of its latest phase. The construction of ten industrial units at Station Place in Newton Aycliffe…
Read moreJeff Brown, presenter of BBC Look North, is paying a visit to the University of Sunderland today (Wednesday, November 17th) to officially launch its new state of the art photography…
Read moreA group of North of Tyne housing providers have successfully secured funding to deliver an innovative employability project to help unlock potential in the region. The partnership, made up of…
Read moreGlobal boutique hotel chain, IHG Hotel Indigo successfully reopened its prestigious £15million hotel and restaurant in Durham City over the summer with help from Business Durham the Business Support Service…
Read moreGateshead has released images of a specialist £14m housing project which will create 82 homes for older people who require a broad range of support needs. Created and managed by…
Read moreNewcastle College has been praised for its investment efforts in its recently built facilities by MP and shadow digital minister, Chi Onwurah, when the College welcomed her for a tour…
Read moreThe government has announced the roll out 65 courses designed to upskill and or retrain thousands of adults across the UK. Sixty-five short and modular courses will start to roll…
Read moreThe Saudi Arabian backed £305m takeover of Newcastle United Football Club has proved controversial with human rights activists and fans alike. However, some members of the Newcastle business community have…
Read moreMulti-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé has returned to Wearside to check out the University of Sunderland’s new state of the art photography and media facilities. Earlier today, Emeli,…
Read moreA North East based private equity firm has exited its investment in transport management software provider Mandata to Tenzing. LDC supported the Newcastle-headquartered Mandata to complete two significant acquisitions and…
Read moreA new multi-million pound investment from government and industry is set to create and safeguard hundreds of jobs in the North East renewables sector. More than 440 offshore wind production…
Read moreAs part of Newcastle Building Society’s branch investment programme Bishop Auckland is set to see “improved” services. The society’s Newgate street premises will be renovated to provide customers with improved…
Read moreBusiness Durham has supported the launch and growth of three technology companies thanks to its six-month accelerator programme for start-ups. Networking platform NetKnoWho, taxi and private hire app taxigoat and…
Read morePlans to expand the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in Sedgefield, County Durham, have been given the go ahead Durham County Council, who has agreed to £49.6m to finance the…
Read morePlans to create more than 1,000 jobs with the expansion of a North East science park have been approved. Durham County Council has approved plans for the expansion of NETPark…
Read moreA North East technology company has announced that it has raised £2.4m as it aims to build its first commercial plant in the UK. Nova Pangaea Technologies, headquartered in Redcar,…
Read moreA North East science park has announced that it is aiming to create more than 1,200 jobs as it bids for £50m of growth investment. NETPark (North East Technology Park),…
Read moreSignificant support for small business leaders SMEs in the North East are being urged to sign up to a new 12-week management course, providing critical skills and networks to help…
Read moreMirthy, a community and activities platform for over-60s, has raised an £800,000 pre-seed investment, a year after launching during the pandemic and racking up over 30k users. The pre-seed round…
Read moreA leading global technology consultancy has chosen Newcastle as the location for its third UK office. Thoughtworks, who have won multiple awards for their commitment to diversity and inclusion will…
Read moreTechUP – Improving diversity within Tech TechUP is delighted to have been selected to take part in national Skills Bootcamps, free adult courses, designed to boost career prospects in the…
Read moreNew work in the education, defence and manufacturing sectors are among the projects that have secured growth for a North East technology firm over the last 12 months. Gateshead-based Advantex,…
Read moreThe North of Tyne Combined Authority has announced new multi-million pound funding to boost the local digital sector. The authority plans to invest £12m to boost the digital sector in…
Read moreFollowing the launch of its ERDF funding scheme in March, Northumbria University continues to offer support to SMEs based in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Through funding worth up to…
Read moreA Durham app-based bank has announced that it is launching a £40m fundraise as it moves to aim for profitability. Atom, the UK’s first app-based bank, is to raise £40m…
Read moreA Durham SaaS company has announced that it has received an investment of £600k to complete development of a new platform. Hicomply has received the £600k from angel investors and…
Read moreA North East council has today announced that it will invest £3m in culture and the arts across the next five years. Newcastle City Council’s Cabinet has given the green…
Read moreA North East organisation has announced that more than £235k in funding has been awarded to help businesses in the region. The funding, from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership…
Read moreA Newcastle software company has announced that it has led a multi-million pound funding round for a digital operations platform. Sage has invested £17m in digital operations platform Brightpearl, leading…
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