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April 23, 2020

Business & Economy

North East Automotive Alliance members help in battle against COVID-19

Members of the North East Automotive Alliance are supporting the fight against COVID-19 by helping to get medical and personal protective equipment to NHS and care workers. More than 20 companies have already demonstrated their agility and innovation – with…

November 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Hyperdrive Innovation and Snorkel collaborate on green platform project

A North East battery technology developer has collaborated with an elevated platform manufacturer to deliver environmentally friendlier equipment. Sunderland-based Hyperdrive Innovation has worked with Washington’s Snorkel to develop new models using lithium-ion battery technology. Bosses at the businesses say the partnership…

March 7, 2023

Promoted

Take to the fairway to entertain

Golf has become an increasingly popular way of entertaining business guests in the post-pandemic landscape. And Northumberland Golf Club is ready to welcome new members, guests and visitors.   Northumberland Golf Club, the long-established, famous heathland private members…

February 23, 2021

Business & Economy

Tharsus apprentice recognised at Make UK Awards

An engineering apprentice from the North East has been recognised by a national manufacturing organisation. Hamish Carroll, representing Northumberland robotics company Tharsus Ltd, won the Apprentice Endeavour prize at the 2020 Make UK Awards. The award received 200 nominations and is…

March 24, 2021

Technology

QuantuMDx secures Β£11 million from the Future Fund

A North East life sciences company developing molecular diagnostics kits has announced it has raised Β£11 million in its latest funding round. QuantuMDx has said that the investment will be used to complete manufacturing and commercial scale up of Q-POC…

July 24, 2020

Business & Economy

Another funding boost for Biosphere based business

A Newcastle-based pre-clinical service provider has been awarded Innovate UK grant to support the global fight against COVID-19. Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency has awarded Alcyomics, Β£50,000 to carry out critical scientific support in the production of a vaccine…

July 26, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Ending the β€˜brain-drain’: Clarity Informatics plans expansion

The North East, like so many areas of the UK over the years, continues to be locked in a battle to retain its brightest talent against job opportunities in London and the South East. However, keen to highlight a…

July 28, 2021

Business & Economy

North East entrepreneurs make first move into healthcare

Two well-known North East entrepreneurs have taken their first steps into the healthcare sector with the acquisition of a successful Teesside equipment supplier. Richard and Julie Bennett, owners of specialist regional print and design firm Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS), have…