Science, engineering & technology news

CPI has successfully led a UK biomanufacturing and pharma SME delegation to India, bringing together 20 high-impact UK SMEs, scale-ups and research organisations

Innovation is thriving in the North East, and the latest NEAME Cluster Meeting at NETPark highlighted the strength and depth of the region’s advanced electronics ecosystem.

Graphene Composites announces the appointment of Lord John Eatwell as Chair.

The North East Space Conference will return in 2026, bringing together businesses, innovators, researchers and policymakers to explore the rapid transformation of the UK space sector and the emerging opportunities it presents for both organisations and individuals.

NETPark is attending the Durham Business Growth Summit today, joining businesses, partners and support organisations from across County Durham for a day focused on growth, innovation and opportunity.

The North East’s technology ecosystem is being celebrated in a new industry report that shines a spotlight on the region’s growing strengths in semiconductor innovation, education and careers.

Filtronic has published its Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 November 2025, reporting an encouraging first half of FY2026 with strong momentum in new business.

Space North East England (SNEE) are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for a Cluster Manager to join the team at Business Durham, where you will lead the Space North East cluster and play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of the region’s space and satellite applications sector.   Funded by the UK Space Agency, the cluster seeks to stimulate and grow the space and satellite applications economy across the North East as part of a national network of regi

High-throughput screening (HTS) has revolutionised early-stage drug discovery. It enables teams to screen hundreds of thousands of compounds at speed, helping to identify and generate leads, before high-cost pre-clinical studies.

Kromek colleagues presented St Margaret’s with a £500 donation, raised through proceeds from the Kromek tuck shop and a range of staff fundraising activities.

Volue, the leader in electrification software, has strengthened its position in the UK market with the acquisition of Quorum. For Volue, the acquisition represents a strategic entry into one of Europe’s most dynamic and advanced energy markets.

Tenant Spotlight: SEEDS is Hiring at NETPark

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Australian-based ImplementSpace to NETPark.

NETPark tenant Graphene Composites, a fast‑growing advanced materials company, has opened applications for a new part‑time Chief Financial Officer — a rare and exciting leadership role at a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.

Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2025.

The Sedgefield-based detection technology business is gearing up for the next phase of growth after securing a £6m funding package from HSBC UK. 

The CatapultRx programme is a targeted initiative designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential SMEs in the Medicines Manufacturing sector.

Organisations from across the North East’s health and life sciences sector are being urged to have their say on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Strengthening the UK Space Sector: Filtronic mentioned in Parliament

Accelerating UK MedTech innovation: what CPI learned through HealthTRIP and MARRS