Northern Accelerator is an exciting collaboration between the North East’s universities, creating real-world impact from world-leading research, commercialising innovation and boosting the region’s economy.
Recent News
A huge congratulations to all of the finalists and winners. We're so proud of @durham_uni spinout @LowCarbonM who made it through to the final 15. You, along with the other finalists, have given Sir David Attenborough, and the rest of the world, hope for the future!
Read MoreRT @NCUBtweets: .@prof_chrisday welcomes NCUB report, continued investment into R&D in the universities sector, and notes positive trends i…
Read MoreGreat to see the increase in spinouts surviving over 3 years, as universities continue to develop & produce businesses with strong management teams, robust business plans and high investment potential, as well as developing the investment routes for those businesses!
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Read MoreFantastic news and well deserved recognition for Penny, CSO of @UniofNewcastle spin-out @AMLoBiosciences!
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@marie_labus @penny_lovat @UniofNewcastle @NewcastleHosps @novopathNCL That's fantastic, congratulations Penny, from all at Northern Accelerator 👏
Read MoreRT @SuperNetworkNE: Another interesting panel discussion surrounding the fundamental aims of the Northern Accelerator! Chaired by Jen Hart…
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Academics at @durham_uni, @UniofNewcastle, @NorthumbriaUni, @sunderlanduni, @TeessideUni and @UniOfYork, you have a few days left to apply for the next cohort of Future Founders - make commercialising your research a reality. Apply by Monday 5 December
Read MoreRT @LowCarbonM: We’re extremely proud to be representing County Durham & the North East on the world stage as @EarthshotPrize finalists Wa…
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Congratulations to our fantastic partner @NorthumbriaUni! The UK's first research-intensive modern university and now @timeshighered University of the Year 🏆👏🏆
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To date we have
35
Spin-out businesses created
283
Academics trained in impact & entrepreneurship
650
People Employed in Spin-Outs
34
Executives placed in spin-outs
Case Studies
Atelerix was the first Northern Accelerator spin-out, with CEO Dr Mick McLean recruited through the project’s ‘Execs into Business’ programme.
This Durham University spin-out is helping companies discover and develop new age-related treatments faster.
Healthcare experts and collaborators at Sunderland have been awarded funding of almost £50,000 from Northern Accelerator to develop a drug for the pre-clinical proof-of-concept stage over the next eight months
This innovative device could revolutionise the way we diagnose diseases, such as the newly emerged strain of coronavirus, COVID-19.
gliff.ai is an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) company with ambitious plans to treble their staff headcount, expand into international export markets and secure multi-million-pound investment over the coming year.
Professor Kataky’s innovative work with biofilms to control the formation and spread of bacteria will make a real-world impact in the form of smart bandage technology. This can reduce reliance on antibiotics and improve patient outcomes, by reducing the risk of disease and infection when treating wounds.
Professor Che Connon is a serial academic entrepreneur, spinning out three companies from Newcastle University and bridging the gap between academia and private enterprise.
Growing up in North-Eastern Italy, Martina had a passion for STEM from a very young age.
