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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.


NETPark Welcomes Australian Space Company ImplementSpace for Collaboration Talks
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Australian-based ImplementSpace to NETPark.
14 minutes ago


A Rare Leadership Opportunity: Graphene Composites Is Recruiting a Part‑Time CFO
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.
1 day ago


Kromek announces Interim Results
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.
2 days ago


NETPark company eyes growth with £6m funding package
The Sedgefield-based detection technology business is gearing up for the next phase of growth after securing a £6m funding package from HSBC UK.
Jan 12


Discover how CatapultRx helps medicines-manufacturing SMEs access expertise, infrastructure and funding to grow.
The CatapultRx programme is a targeted initiative designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential SMEs in the Medicines Manufacturing sector.
Jan 9


Have Your Say: North East Health & Life Sciences Survey
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.
Jan 6


Strengthening the UK Space Sector: Filtronic mentioned in Parliament
Strengthening the UK Space Sector: Filtronic mentioned in Parliament
Dec 18, 2025


Accelerating UK MedTech innovation: what CPI learned through HealthTRIP and MARRS
Accelerating UK MedTech innovation: what CPI learned through HealthTRIP and MARRS
Dec 17, 2025


Filtronic Secures key role in European Defence Sector Programme
Filtronic Secures key role in European Defence Sector Programme
Dec 16, 2025


Ionix and Rockland launch innovative HiPOS project to advance ocean sensing
Ionix and Rockland launch innovative HiPOS project to advance ocean sensing
Dec 15, 2025


Celebrating Filtronic’s Latest Achievement: AJ Bell AIM Company of the Year 2025
Celebrating Filtronic’s Latest Achievement: AJ Bell AIM Company of the Year 2025
Dec 12, 2025


IBI Feature: Accelerating Drug Discovery for Diseases of Ageing: In Vivo High Throughput Screening With C. elegans
IBI Feature: Accelerating Drug Discovery for Diseases of Ageing: In Vivo High Throughput Screening With C. elegans
Dec 10, 2025


CPI: The three biggest barriers to scalable IVD development – and how innovators can overcome them
CPI: The three biggest barriers to scalable IVD development – and how innovators can overcome them
Dec 9, 2025


Applying the Principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Space
Applying the Principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Space
Dec 9, 2025


Reflecting on Tuesday’s Agent Day at NETPark
Reflecting on Tuesday’s Agent Day at NETPark
Dec 5, 2025


Tekgem UK Limited Expands Industrial Cyber Security Services in Strategic Collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric UK
Tekgem is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial cyber security services portfolio through a strategic agreement with Mitsubishi Electric UK.
Dec 5, 2025


Filtronic awarded NSIP funding to develop next-generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA
Filtronic awarded NSIP funding to develop next-generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA
Dec 4, 2025


AMBIC — A national centre to scale up your battery innovations
AMBIC — A national centre to scale up your battery innovations
Dec 2, 2025


CPI: Engineering Biology and the Next Industrial Revolution
CPI: Engineering Biology and the Next Industrial Revolution
Nov 28, 2025


Upcoming Podcast Spotlight: Magnitude Biosciences Takes Molecules to Market
Upcoming Podcast Spotlight: Magnitude Biosciences Takes Molecules to Market
Nov 26, 2025
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