Mark Renney, a Northumbria University alumnus and entrepreneur, is championing the recruitment of international graduates as a means to address skill shortages and bolster the regional economy. As the founder and Managing Director of Wubbleyou, a Newcastle-based tech and software company, Mark has firsthand experience of the benefits that hiring overseas talent can bring to […]

Silicon Yorkshire, one of the fastest-growing tech communities in the North, is set to host its second informal gathering in York. This event aims to bring together professionals working in the tech, digital, and IT sectors, fostering meaningful conversations, creating space for special interest groups, and fostering opportunities for all attendees. The event is scheduled […]

A Newcastle-based company specialising in immersive training programs for various industries using extended reality software has secured a £1 million investment. Luminous Group has secured this funding from the North East Venture Fund, which is backed by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures. This injection of capital will enable Luminous Group […]

Nestled in Hornbeam Square, Harrogate, Synovate, an advanced engineering company, has invested £1.2 million over the past two years to introduce the LeakVISION robot into the gas networks, addressing the pervasive issue of “shrinkage.” This problem holds significant implications for both gas companies and the United Kingdom’s endeavors to combat climate change. “Shrinkage,” or gas […]

The Yorkshire ecommerce agency Ayko has augmented its team with the addition of six new members to better serve its new clients. This Leeds-based company has continued to expand its agency, encompassing divisions in Shopify, Amazon, paid media, PR, SEO, and project management. These new appointments align with the agency’s increased growth ambitions, fueled by […]

A highly anticipated tech company based in County Durham has unveiled its expansion plans following the successful completion of a partial management buyout. Everflow, headquartered in Peterlee, encompasses two entities: Everflow Water, a business water supplier, and Everflow Tech, a software developer. The group intends to broaden its service offerings to encompass other utilities beyond […]

A coalition of influential technology companies, think tanks, and industry leaders has united in advance of the Autumn Statement, appealing to the UK Government for substantial support for investments in digitalization. In a collective industry communication, they are advocating for the introduction of enhanced tax incentives to promote spending on digital services. This move is […]

A Prominent Property Employer in the North East, Which Began as a Two-Person Venture, Enters Its Next Phase of Expansion with a Multi-Million Pound Injection from a New Private Equity Investor. Newcastle-based iamproperty, founded in 2009 by Jamie Cooke and Ben Ridgway, has grown from a humble two-person startup to a workforce of over 530 […]

A Newcastle-based startup, CetoAI, has secured £1.5 million in funding to revolutionize the maritime sector. This seed funding round was spearheaded by Howden Ventures and saw participation from Chaucer Group, Founders Factory, as well as existing investors from the Business Investors Group. CetoAI combines high-frequency data, engineering acumen, and artificial intelligence to target the reduction […]

Northumbria University and Dynamo North East Collaborate to Present Dynamo Talks: The North East AI Safety Summit” In partnership with Dynamo North East, an industry-focused membership organization dedicated to advancing the tech sector in the North East, Dr. Kimberley Hardcastle and Dr. Colin Richardson from Northumbria’s Newcastle Business School are set to host an event […]

The international defence and security company, Leonardo, has inaugurated its 8th site in the United Kingdom. This new facility is a cutting-edge science and engineering center located within the Newcastle Helix innovation cluster. Situated within the state-of-the-art ‘Spark’ development, Leonardo Newcastle will primarily concentrate on research, development, and prototyping of Leonardo’s next-generation sensing, security, and […]

A dynamic and rapidly growing technology consultancy, Test Driven Solutions (TDS), has made significant workforce expansions and established two international operations to meet the demands of its clients. TDS, a progressive technology consultancy based in Newcastle, specializes in assisting organizations in various sectors, including financial services, government, oil and gas, renewable energy, digital publishing, education, […]

Having revolutionized research commercialization in the North East of England and North Yorkshire, the significance of the Northern Accelerator partnership has garnered additional substantial funding at both regional and national levels. The consortium, comprising Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Sunderland, and York universities, has successfully secured an extra £4.3 million from two distinct funding sources. This […]

The UK’s IT job market presents competitive salaries and flexible working options. However, for newcomers, the choices can often seem overwhelming. Should you pursue a career in coding, or opt for a DevOps role? Does specializing in security offer greater job satisfaction compared to focusing on cloud technologies? There’s a noticeable lack of guidance for […]

Oliver is in the last year of his renewable energy engineering degree, concurrently holding a part-time position at WSP’s Newcastle office as an Undergraduate in Renewable Energy. He has received the Oceanex Energy Scholarship to aid his final-year project, which delves into the impact of strong winds on offshore wind turbines, particularly in the conditions […]