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Science, engineering & technology news
Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.


Quantum Leap: Scientists Develop Telecom-Compatible Molecular Qubits
A breakthrough in quantum technology could pave the way for the future of ultra-secure communication—and it’s happening at the molecular level.
2 minutes ago


CPI Launches UK-India Delegation Programme to Accelerate SME Growth in Biomanufacturing and Pharma
CPI, headquartered at NETPark, has announced an exciting new opportunity for UK-registered SMEs in the biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors to join a high-impact delegation to India, one of the world’s fastest-growing biotech and pharma ecosystems.
20 hours ago


Filtronic Wins AIM Awards 2025 Best Technology Award
NETPark-based Filtronic has been named winner of the Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025, held last night.
21 hours ago


New test to track how medicines 'hitchhike' on cholesterol
Researchers at The University of Queensland have developed a test that could change our understanding of cholesterol and its potential to ferry deadly cancer messages and life-saving medicines around our body.
2 days ago


High Force Research Named Trailblazer for 2025
High Force Research Ltd, based at NETPark, has been recognised as a Trailblazer for 2025—an accolade awarded to organisations that are redefining industry standards through innovation, driving growth, and leading positive change.
2 days ago


UK-Germany Science Collaboration Offers Strategic Opportunities for NETPark Innovators
The UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) has highlighted Germany as a key partner in science and technology, offering strategic opportunities for UK-based innovators.
2 days ago


REPROCELL Launches Hypoimmune iPSC Lines Using Proprietary Genome Editing Technology
NETPark-based REPROCELL has launched new StemEdit™ Human iPSC lines designed to reduce immune rejection in cell therapies.
3 days ago


Black hole discovery confirms Einstein and Hawking were right
New observations of a merger of two black holes confirm decades-old predictions by Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Roy Kerr.
4 days ago


Filtronic Named Business of the Year at North East Business Awards 2025
Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been awarded Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards 2025.
4 days ago


Filtronic CFO Represents UK Manufacturing at Downing Street on National Manufacturing Day
Filtronic, based at NETPark, marked National Manufacturing Day with a prestigious visit to Downing Street, where Chief Financial Officer Michael Tyerman attended as a guest of Make UK.
4 days ago


RED Scientific Honoured with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
NETPark-based RED Scientific Ltd has been formally recognised by the Ministry of Defence with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
7 days ago


£50 Million Government Fund Opens to Drive Transformational Life Sciences R&D Across the UK
A new £50 million capital grant fund has been launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Office for Life Sciences to support large-scale, transformative research and development (R&D) projects in the UK’s life sciences sector.
Sep 25


Redditch Medical Acquisition Boosts Global Cleanroom Innovation from NETPark
NETPark-based Redditch Medical has been acquired by Schülke & Mayr GmbH, a global leader in infection prevention and hygiene solutions.
Sep 25


Excyton and Durham University Awarded £390K by Innovate UK
Excyton and Durham University have been awarded £390K by Innovate UK to work with Fluxim AG to develop a prototype TurboLED display.
Sep 25


NETPark Insight: UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Unlocks New Growth Opportunities for Tech Innovators
A new government assessment has reaffirmed the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) as a global benchmark for digital trade.
Sep 24


Magnitude Biosciences CEO Dr Fozia Saleem Featured on Cover of N Magazine
Magnitude Biosciences Ltd, a pioneering biotech company based at The North East Technology Park (NETPark), is celebrating a major milestone as its Chief Executive, Dr Fozia Saleem, appears on the cover of N magazine.
Sep 24


Filtronic to Unveil Next-Generation Amplifiers for Space and Communications at European Microwave Week 2025
Filtronic, based at NETPark, is set to showcase its latest technology at European Microwave Week 2025 in Utrecht, Netherlands (21–26...
Sep 23


NETPark to Attend NEPIC’s 20th Anniversary ‘Meet the Members’ Event
NETPark will be joining industry leaders, innovators, and investors at NEPIC’s flagship Meet the Members event on 23 September, held at Hardwick Hall’s Grand Marquee.
Sep 22


Durham University Biosciences Ranked 2nd in UK – A Boost for NETPark’s Innovation Ecosystem
Durham University’s Department of Biosciences has been ranked 2nd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026, reinforcing its position as a national leader in research-led teaching and scientific excellence.
Sep 19


Record-breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit
Record-breaking investment into the UK of £150 billon unveiled during historic US State Visit, boosting jobs and catapulting growth.
Sep 18
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