If you are looking to set up a hi-tech business particularly in the digital, process or advanced engineering sectors you may benefit from talking to specialist organisations who can also put you in touch with other businesses and ancillary services in their cluster.
A not-for-profit, independent physical centre which connect businesses with the UK’s research and academic communities. Catapult provide access to expert technical capabilities, equipment, and other resources required to take innovative ideas from concept to reality, supporting businesses and researchers to collaboratively solve key problems and develop new products and services on a commercial scale.
Further information available here.
CPI is an independent technology innovation centre which translates ideas and research into successfully commercialised products and processes.
It provides open access facilities and expertise to help companies develop, prove, prototype, and scale up their innovations.
Further information available here.
DBT provide advice, guidance and in some cases financial support to exporters looking to move into new markets or to firms looking to export for the first time.
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The Materials Processing Institute is a Research and Innovation Centre based in Redcar and Cleveland serving organisations which work with materials, materials processing or energy. MPI can help business by providing:
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The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is an industry-led cluster group, established to support the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the automotive sector in the North East of England.
Further information available here.
Working to grow the chemical-processing sector and associated supply chain in the North East of England.
Further information available here.
NOF Energy - business development organisation working on behalf of 500 companies within the oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewable sectors.
Further information available here.
Located at its Darlington Campus, The Forge is Teesside University’s specialist business hub.
The courses are designed for employers seeking to develop their staff and update their sector-specific knowledge and skills. They are all delivered by expert practitioners, and informed by industry-led research.
The university faculty’s are also to assist projects via the Innovate Tees Valley scheme.
Further information available here.
Whether you need help calculating your carbon footprint, developing a decarbonisation plan, or embedding sustainability practices into your daily operations, Tees Valley Net Zero is here to guide you every step of the way, wherever you’re at on your Net Zero journey.
Choose from a range of fully funded support tailored to suit your business, including 1:1 consultancy, online tools and resources, and access to regular webinars and events.
Further information available here.
TWI is the professional membership institution for welding and engineering joinery. Their Technology and Training Centre for the North East is a world leader in underwater inspection, plastics joining, weld inspection and non-destructive testing applications.
Further information available here.
TTE is a management and technical training organisation offering a range of accredited courses and apprenticeships in Engineering, Process, Health & Safety, Management and NVQ Diploma's.
Further information available here.
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