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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.
£30 million to grow regional research commercialisation ecosystems
Led by Durham University, SCENE will build on the success of the Northern Accelerator which has already helped launch over 50 spin-outs...
3 days ago
Kromek heads toward profit following major Siemens health deal
A County Durham technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness has posted its first annual profit.
6 days ago
Former Falcon swoops in to drive Kromek’s international growth
Kromek Group plc has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Michael Stephenson as Commercial & Strategy Director for its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) division to support the company’s ambitious plans for sustainable growth and global expansion.
May 8
Filtronic 'set for growth' as demand fuels progress
NETPark-based technology firm is primed to “exceed market expectations” after fresh contracts and factory investments bolstered its progress.
May 7
Technology that can detect difficult to diagnose breast cancer enters prototype stage
The prototype of a new machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed by NETPark-based Kromek in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, Newcastle University and UCL.
Apr 29
A County Durham technology firm helps beam up next-gen satcoms
Filtronic is playing a key role in the future of European satellite communications.
Apr 25
20 Years of CPI: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future
Celebrating 20 years of innovation, impact and collaboration — highlights from a milestone year at CPI and what it means for our future.
Apr 25
County Durham Company to Sponsor and Attend the 2025 Boston Bootcamp with One Nucleus
NETPark-based CK Group are delighted to be supporting the 2025 Boston Bootcamp alongside industry peers and One Nucleus.
Apr 25
£1.7 Million Funding Opportunity for North East SMEs in Digital Technologies
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with North East Combined Authority to invest up to £1.7 million in...
Mar 19
£110M Future Leaders Fellowship: UKRI To Open Funding for Ambitious Research & Innovation
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, and...
Mar 19
UK Space Sector Secures Record £844 Million in ESA Contracts, Boosting Economy and Jobs
The UK's space sector has achieved a significant milestone by securing European Space Agency (ESA) contracts worth £80 million more than...
Mar 17
Innovate UK Launches £1.8 Million 'Cyber Local 2025-2026' Competition to Boost Regional Cyber Security
Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has announced the 'Cyber Local...
Mar 17
New UKRI proof-of-concept funding set to bolster innovation
UKRI unveils a new £9 million proof-of-concept fund to help convert world-class research into market-leading products and services. The...
Jan 24
New BBSRC prosperity partnerships set to boost UK bioinnovation
The UK is stepping up its commitment to bioscience research and innovation with the latest round of funding from BBSRC's Prosperity...
Jan 24
UK AI sector attracts £200 million a day in private investment since July
An average of £200 million in private sector investment has been funnelled into the UK’s world leading AI sector every day since last...
Jan 16
United Kingdom Science Park Association Announces New Chair and Board Appointments
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is pleased to announce a number of changes to the UKSPA Board. Following the end of...
Dec 16, 2024
Only one month left to enter NEPIC’s Annual Industry Awards featuring two new categories
The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) is seeking submissions from entrants to be in with the chance of scooping an...
Dec 4, 2024
Satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas
New projects are set to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, with up to...
Nov 28, 2024
LIA Aerospace complete Airbus UK Accelerator
The program, run by Airbus Defence and Space and delivered by Plexal, has officially come to an end. We are honored and grateful for the...
Nov 28, 2024
Becoming a Fellow of the RAEng: an honour and a responsibility
Catherine Ramsdale, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s SVP Technology, was recently elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – one...
Nov 26, 2024
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