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
Absolutely fantastic, from @UniofNewcastle #NorthernAccelerator spin-out to trading on the stock exchange - brilliant news for @3D_BioTissues, @CheConnon and the team @UKRI_News @ResEngland @NCUBtweets #researchcommercialisaton #northeastinnovation #universityspinout
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A company created during lockdown, now growing in the 'new normal' - great to hear things are going from strength to strength at @DxGlyco #northeastinnovation #fromlabtolife
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Fantastic results for the North East's universities, also reflected in the step-change in #researchcommercialisation and innovation-led company & job creation from all of our partner universities
Read MoreRT @MagnitudeBio: We are looking for someone to join our growing team as Head of Operations based at our HQ at @NETParkUK, Sedgefield, nr D…
Read MoreAcademics at @UniofNewcastle, @NorthumbriaUni, @durham_uni, @sunderlanduni & @TeessideUni you have a few days left to apply for the next #NorthernAcceleratorInnovators. Develop the skills to make a real-world impact with your research - apply by 13 May
Read MoreRT @joannehagerty: Absolute privilege to work with engaged researchers and staff at academic institutions. Has been a fun week working with…
Read MoreAbsolutely fantastic from @UniofNewcastle #northernaccelerator spin-out @AMLoBiosciences #northeastinnovation #femalefounders #researchcommericalisation
Read MoreRT @Jeni_Smith_: Fancy some FREE networking training this week?! 🎉 Join me @OrbitDurham this Thurs 28th, 9.30-12.30 for a fun, content pac…
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Still time to sign up for this great event at @OrbitDurham
Read More@JamieHardesty @sammy_hardesty Keeping everything crossed for a quick recovery Jamie, from all of us at Northern Accelerator
Read MoreTo date we have
235
Academics trained in impact & entrepreneurship
35
Spin-out businesses created
87
Pre-incorporation projects funded
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.
