Humly acquires M2 Education in confidential transaction

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A North East education specialist has entered into an undisclosed acquisition agreement with a Swedish group. M2 Education Ltd, a staffing firm with offices in Newcastle and Preston, has been acquired by Humly, an internationally recognized organization backed by private equity. This strategic move aims to support Humly’s ongoing growth strategy and the implementation of […]

Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield win ‘best cloud native product’

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Celebrating Excellence: Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield Win ‘Best Cloud Native Product’ at Computing Cloud Excellence Awards 2023! Hailed as the UK’s cloud industry pinnacle by Computing, Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield are thrilled to announce their joint victory in the prestigious Computing Cloud Excellence Awards 2023. They were awarded the […]

Government minister highlights vital role of north east’s cyber community

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Viscount Camrose, Government Minister for Cyber, made a historic appearance at Aspire CyberFest 2023, the North East’s premier cyber security conference. This groundbreaking moment marked the very first time a Government minister graced the event with their presence. Aspire CyberFest, jointly organized by Aspire Technology Solutions and CyberNorth, stands as the flagship event within CyberNorth’s […]

Value of UK renewables and clean tech sector could double by 2035

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The annual industry report from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology paints a bleak picture of the UK’s green policy landscape, describing it as inconsistent and unreliable. Despite the current challenges, the report underscores the potential for significant growth in the UK’s renewable energy and clean technology sectors, with the market value potentially […]

Infinium commits £40 million investment in UK EV fleet charging real estate fund

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Infinium Logistics recently bolstered its electric vehicle (EV) charging real estate fund, FleetHubs, by injecting £40 million (€46 million) into the acquisition of three strategic sites across the United Kingdom. Managed in partnership with GreenPoint Partners, this move significantly expands the fund’s capital allocation, which now exceeds £70 million. Infinium, responsible for the development and […]

Digital transformation training for SME manufacturers

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Discover a new Leadership & Management program supported by Made Smarter, offering 50% funding. Sheffield Business School, in collaboration with Made Smarter, is pioneering leadership & management training for SME manufacturers in Yorkshire & Humber. As part of the £4.9m Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Digital Adoption Programme, this comprehensive training blends online and face-to-face […]

US tech firm Ezoic sets up UK head office at Portland House, Newcastle

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A US-based tech firm is making a significant move by establishing its UK headquarters in Portland House’s contemporary offices situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Ezoic UK Ltd, the UK subsidiary of the California-based Ezoic Group, is the latest organisation to choose Portland House as its new base. This prominent building was previously home […]

Wootzano one of 200 startups invited to showcase its tech in San Francisco

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Wootzano, a robotics innovator based in County Durham, showcased its cutting-edge technology alongside some of the world’s most dynamic startups at this year’s TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 event in San Francisco, California. The company was one of just 200 international startups invited to participate. Wootzano’s highly agile robotic system, designed to revolutionise food packing within the […]

Nissan ignores Sunak and ramps up EV manufacturing at Sunderland plant

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Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is set to ignore Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s attempts to postpone the transition to electric vehicles. In a bold move, Nissan has announced that all of its new cars sold in Europe will be electric by the year 2030. Nissan has made substantial investments, amounting to hundreds of millions, to significantly increase […]

Record-breaking year for Uni of Leicester as its research funding doubles

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The University of Leicester is celebrating having doubled the amount received compared to the previous year. For the most recent fiscal year, it secured a total of £103 million in research awards. This marks a significant milestone as it’s the first time Leicester has exceeded the £100 million threshold for award funding and coincides with the […]

North East investors support new defence cluster promoting region as sector hotspot

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Efforts are currently in progress to establish the North East as a national centre for cutting-edge defence technologies, all thanks to the inception of a new cluster organisation. Named the North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NERDSC), this initiative has garnered support from recent industry investors in the region. Notable contributors include the Italian […]

Trio of North East investment funds join forces to support Newcastle Uni spinout

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A new spinout company from Newcastle University is targeting multibillion-dollar markets for research and therapy, with help from seed investment from three North East investment funds joining forces with a biotech industry specialist to support the spinout company. Maven Capital Partners, CPI Enterprises, Northstar Ventures and TCS Biosciences have together provided MarraBio with an initial, undisclosed […]

Two major moves underline NE as top target for tech product companies

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Go Geothermal Ltd and Apexon have respectively selected Newton Aycliffe and Sunderland as the sites for their new facilities. Apexon, a digital-first technology services company that is headquartered in California, USA and specialises in delivering technology services that accelerate business transformation, has opened a new facility in Sunderland to help it meet growing demand. While in County […]

Uni of Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield investment co. invests in C-Capture

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C-Capture, a Leeds company that develops chemical processes for carbon dioxide removal, is in the process of securing £10 million in its latest funding round. Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield is set to join existing investors, including bp Ventures, Drax and Kiko Ventures, in this potential […]

Global Underwater Hub opens North England regional office in Newcastle upon Tyne

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The Global Underwater Hub (GUH), which represents the thriving £8 billion underwater industry in the UK, has opened a new regional office in Newcastle upon Tyne. This strategic move signifies the next step in GUH’s mission to bolster the growth of this diverse, world-leading sector and the broader blue economy. With financial support from the […]