Newcastle University Business School a triple-accredited Business School and part of a research-intensive Russell Group University with a proud 180-year history of world-class academic excellence.

The School is known for high quality business education covering the areas of accounting, economics, management and marketing; world-leading research; and an unrivalled experience in a vibrant city. We’re leading the way on leadership, shaping and creating business leaders of the future. We aspire to create a more just, inclusive and prosperous global society.

As a ‘triple-crown’ accredited business school, we’re one of an elite group of schools. We are proud of our place among these global institutions.

Gateshead College is a further education college delivering industry inspired education that combines quality learning with real world skills. It is recognised for its strong contribution to the skills agenda and has built a reputation for being responsive to both employers’ and the region’s needs.

We have strong partnerships with the region’s leading digital organisations and are at the heart of the local digital economy helping SME’s & large organisations to build their future workforce. Our digital courses range from short intensive courses & bootcamps to Higher Education and have been designed in partnership with employers. Through our Skills Bootcamps in subjects such as data analysis, digital marketing, web development, AI, Dev Ops, software development and cyber security, we give students essential skills to increase significantly their employability in the digital sector as well as support their future ambitions.

Newcastle is the centre of one of the fastest growing tech clusters in the UK. We’re home to FTSE 100 company Sage PLC, Ubisoft’s largest UK Games Studio and a new BBC Tech Hub.
We have the highest proportion of STEM and computing students in the country, world class universities and the UK’s renowned National Innovation Centre for Data.
Invest Newcastle will help you settle in a city that welcomes business and helps you build on success. We’re a city that’s growing and invite you to be part of it.

Mincoffs Solicitors was established in 1948 and is one of the North East’s oldest commercial law firms. We have a strong reputation for delivering high quality, pragmatic advice and are recognised as one of the region’s leading technology practices. The technology team at Mincoffs Solicitors is a specialist, multi-disciplinary departmental offering which can provide expert support to businesses on a wide range of legal issues, such as intellectual property rights, software licensing, fundraising and corporate finance and commercial contractual matters. The team have extensive experience with supporting pre-revenue businesses, start-ups and established businesses operating in the digital and creative sectors regionally, nationally and internationally.

Our mission is simple – we exist to make life better for children with cancer. Children’s Cancer North is an independent charity with over 40 years of heritage in supporting individuals and families affected by childhood cancer.

Formed in 2021, from the merger of North of England Children’s Cancer Research and Children’s Cancer Fund, our charities have collectively raised over £40 million to support children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria since 1979. Our main objectives are to; – Invest in revolutionary research at Newcastle University’s Centre for Cancer – Provide support for children and their families at the Great North Children’s Hospital – Raise awareness of childhood cancer We raise awareness through our own flagship event the Children’s Cancer Run and through developing corporate and other relationships.

Nomad Digital is a world leading provider of passenger, fleet management and monitoring solutions to the transport industry. We offer a broad solutions portfolio to both transport operators and builders that facilitates a significantly enhanced passenger experience with seamless connectivity, real-time journey information and on-board entertainment. Improved fleet availability and operational efficiencies can also be achieved with our real-time monitoring solutions providing key data insights for operations and maintenance.
Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), Nomad Digital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alstom and is present in 13 office locations globally.

Sunderland is a leading Smart City and home to thriving and innovative industries including advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and professional services. A globally significant location for electric vehicles, electrification of advanced manufacturing more broadly, and a track record of attracting and nurturing successful enterprises. From first class commercial space, excellent transport links, significant investment in the city centre and a skilled workforce, Sunderland is a great city for business. From initial enquiry, to long-term aftercare, businesses in the city receive an excellent service. If you need support, advice, are looking to relocate or expand, then please contact our dedicated team.

We’re an established, family-run recruitment agency with more than 40 years’ combined industry experience. Our success is built on our industry expertise and the strong partnerships we’ve built with our clients and candidates. We’re passionate about digital, and we’re specialist Permanent, Freelance and Contract recruiters for:

• Technology & IT • Creative & Design
• Project & Account Management
• Marketing • UI/UX Design

We are an equal opportunities company and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status or age.

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world. Established by a Royal Charter, the BBC is principally funded through the licence fee paid by UK households. Our role is to fulfil our mission and promote our Public Purposes.

North East England has one of the fastest growing digital & tech sectors in the UK with companies such as Sage, Accenture, Atom Bank, Zerolight and tombola all choosing to locate in the region.
Invest North East England is the first point of contact for digital companies looking to locate in our region. Our team connects businesses to the region’s network of specialist organisations and individuals, and provides the information, support and advice essential for digital businesses looking to locate in North East England.
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Pulsant is the UK’s digital edge infrastructure company providing next-generation colocation, cloud, and connectivity services.
With a network of 12 strategically located, regional edge data centres, including three sites in Scotland and a purpose-built facility in the heart of Newcastle, Pulsant brings the advances of edge computing within reach of 95 per cent of the UK population.
Pulsant delivers the transformational high-speed, high-bandwidth, low-latency advances of edge computing, processing data close to the people and machines that generate and use it. Regional enterprises and service providers across the UK use Pulsant’s edge infrastructure platform to build, connect and deploy the applications they need to innovate and grow.

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