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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.
Filtronic Shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at UK Tech Awards 2025
NETPark-based Filtronic has been shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at the prestigious UK Tech Awards 2025, marking another milestone in what has been a transformative year for the high-frequency communications specialist.
Oct 10
Coltraco Ultrasonics Wins 2025 Sustainable Technology Award for Airtightness Innovation
NETPark-based Coltraco Ultrasonics has been named a winner of the 2025 Wates Group Financial Services Sustainable Technology Competition, recognising its advanced airtightness testing technology, Portascanner® AIRTIGHT.
Oct 9
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 Company Joins Forces with Mitsui to Scale Graphene Tech Worldwide
NETPark-based deep tech company SEEDS has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co. Performance Materials Europe, marking a significant milestone in the commercialisation of its engineered graphene platform.
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
Regional bids open for up to £20m science and tech funding
Local areas across the UK can now bid for support of up to £20m in government funding to grow existing regional science and tech expertise.
Oct 7
Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists for immune system research
The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine 2025 has been awarded to three scientists for their work on how the immune system is kept in check and prevented from attacking our own body.
Oct 6
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.
Oct 3
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