Consult

NETPark Net users can access a range of services that offer business advice from a panel of regional experts on areas including routes to market, access to finance and technology hunting.

You will also receive access to the NETintel service, a free telephone helpline providing rapid answers to market research queries covering all topics of interest to technology companies - from funding available to the competitive landscape.  Topics covered include:

• Analysis of specific business ideas / inventions to help determine the optimum approach to Intellectual Property (IP) management.
• Patent searching services.
• Background checks and due diligence screening.
• Technology hunting – sourcing suppliers, prospects and collaboration opportunities.

As a NETPark tenant you will have access to investment tools such as the FundFinder database which includes information on funds for Proof of Concept and prototyping, or access to the Business Investment Readiness Tool (BIRT) to help you source private equity, venture capital or business angel support.

We can work with you to prepare your company for new investment or help you to source and access finance from partners such as Business Enterprise North East, One North East, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) or wider European funding calls.

To find out how the County Durham Development Company team could assist your business, please call +44 (01740) 625180 or e-mail innovation@northeasttechnologypark.com

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