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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.


From the House of Lords to NETPark: Baroness Evans Appointed to CPI Board
We’re excited to see Natalie Evans, Baroness Evans of Bowes Park, join the board of CPI (UK Centre for Process Innovation) as a Non-Executive Director.
2 days ago


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


CPI and Quotient Sciences Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate RNA Drug Development
CPI, a key innovation partner at NETPark, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quotient Sciences to form a new joint venture aimed at speeding up the development of RNA-based medicines.
Sep 5


CPI Joins Groundbreaking Consortium to Strengthen UK EV Battery Supply Chain
NETPark-based CPI, a leading technology innovation centre, has joined forces with FluoRok and Coventry University to deliver the UK’s first demonstrator plant for the production of Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆)—a critical chemical used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
Aug 6


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


How innovation can create a more inclusive world
By embracing inclusivity, innovation can become a powerful tool for breaking down seemingly insurmountable barriers. Here’s how we’re...
Jun 18, 2024


Empowering Innovation: CPI's National Healthcare Photonics Centre Sparks MedTech Revolution at NETPark
MedTech companies are reaping the benefits of CPI’s specialist facilities and expertise at its National Healthcare Photonics Centre.
Apr 26, 2024


Magnitude Biosciences: Revolutionising Research:
Contract research organisation Magnitude Biosciences is projecting significant growth as it looks to tap into the multi-billion-pound...
Nov 14, 2023


SEEDS Deepens Roots at NETPark: Transforming Industries with Nano-Tech
Deep tech firm SEEDS has expanded its presence on the North East Technology Park (NETPark)
Oct 26, 2023


How Technology is Transforming the Food Production Industry
The digitalisation of the food production industry uses novel technologies to ensure that our food systems are smart, secure and...
Aug 29, 2023


Unleashing the power of sustainable innovation for medicines manufacturing in the UK
Imagine a future where the UK leads the way in making life-saving medicines that are not only innovative but also environmentally...
Aug 11, 2023
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