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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.
Now Live: The 2025/26 Hiring Guide Every Life Sciences Employer Needs to Read
NETPark tenant CK Group has released its Life Science & Chemicals Sector Hiring Trend Guide 2025/26, offering vital insights into the recruitment landscape for one of the UK’s fastest-evolving industries.
Oct 9
NETPark Hosts National RF & Microwave Workshop with CSA Catapult
NETPark in Orbit – Durham University Innovation Hub welcomed over 40 businesses from across the UK for a national workshop led by the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, focused on advancing the UK’s capabilities in radio frequency (RF) and microwave communications.
Oct 8
aXenic Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth at NETPark
NETPark-based space communications firm aXenic has secured a £500,000 investment to support its next phase of growth. The funding comes from NPIF II – Maven Equity Finance and the Finance Durham Fund, both managed by Maven Capital Partners.
Oct 8
Filtronic Strengthens Global Growth Strategy with Key U.S. Appointment
Filtronic, a leading innovator in RF, microwave, and mmWave technologies based at NETPark, has announced the appointment of Murtuza Motiwala as Director of Business Development (USA).
Oct 8
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.
Oct 2
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.
Oct 2
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.
Oct 1
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.
Sep 30
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.
Sep 29
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.
Sep 29
Magnitude Biosciences Celebrates Seven Years at the Heart of NETPark
From an academic idea to a thriving high-growth biotech company, Magnitude Biosciences Ltd is celebrating seven years of scientific innovation and commercial success at NETPark.
Sep 26
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.
Sep 26
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
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
Magnitude Biosciences Welcomes New Business Development Manager
Magnitude Biosciences has announced the appointment of Cheryl Dean as its new Business Development Manager.
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
Pragmatic Semiconductor Celebrates Elektra Awards Finalists
Innovation at NETPark continues to shine on the national stage, as Pragmatic Semiconductor celebrates multiple nominations at the prestigious Electronics Weekly Elektra Awards.
Sep 17
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