Four powerful takeaways from this year’s ASTP conference
By Elspeth MacDonald – committed Northern Accelerator partner and Partnership Manager at Northumbria University. I attended the ASTP 2026 conference in Bucharest as part of a cohort of technology transfer professionals from across the UK and Europe. And four conversations in particular have stayed with me — each one connecting back, in different ways, to […]
Five Powerful Lessons from this year’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum Conference
By Dr Chelsea Brain – IP Commercialisation Manager, Northumbria University – Committed partner in Northern Accelerator The Entrepreneurs’ Forum Conference never disappoints. Each year, it brings together some of the most driven, creative, and thoughtful minds in the North East — and 2026 was no exception. I always leave the day with fresh energy and […]
Want to find out where research meets opportunity: Sign up to the Northumbria IP Showcase
We are delighted to announce that our Northern Accelerator partner, Northumbria University, is hosting their fourth annual IP Showcase on 11th June. And you’re invited. At the event, you can interact with their innovators to explore further the disruptive technologies being built at Northumbria and discuss possible joint R&D ventures and investment opportunities. The event […]
Peer Learning – and the Real Cost of Going It Alone
As the North East spinout ecosystem matures, the biggest leadership challenges are rarely solved alone. Rupert Friederichsen reflects on why structured peer learning matters, what makes it work, and the real cost of going without it. By Rupert Friederichsen, Senior Programme Manager, SCENE As the North East spinout ecosystem matures, it is clear that innovation […]
PulmoBioMed Secures CE Marking for Breakthrough Deep Lung Device
Northern Accelerator is delighted that PulmoBioMed Ltd, a spinout from Northumbria University, has achieved CE marking for its pioneering deep lung breath sampling platform. Peer‑reviewed research shows the device can reliably collect saliva‑free exhaled breath condensates (EBC) from the deep lung. Making it the first technology of its kind to achieve this distinction. PulmoBioMed […]
Nevrargenics wins Bionow’s Project of the Year 2025
Northern Accelerator is proud to celebrate the success of Nevrargenics, the Durham University spinout developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, which has been awarded Project of the Year at the 2025 Bionow Awards. Honoured under the wings of the iconic Concorde in Manchester, the award recognises the significant breakthrough represented by Nevrargenics’ lead drug candidate, […]
North East Life Sciences: How Collaboration Fuels Innovation and Growth
By Jackie Watson, Marketing Officer, Northern Accelerator The Northern Life Sciences Gathering at The Catalyst in Newcastle brought together leaders from across the North East life sciences sector and beyond, highlighting the region’s growing reputation as a hub for research commercialisation, biotech innovation and high‑growth spinouts. It was an inspiring day that showcased the collaborative […]
Insights and Opportunities from the Barclays Spinout Symposium
By Karl Murray, Northern Accelerator Access to Finance Specialist Last week I had the pleasure of joining colleagues, partners, and innovation leaders at the Barclays Spinout Symposium in London — a sold out event designed to explore how the UK can continue to build, scale, and sustain world leading university spinouts. Hosted by Barclays in […]
Five key reflections on the Scottish Spinout Summit
“Reflections on the Scottish Spinout Summit: lessons for the North East’s growing ecosystem” Jordan Byers, Northern Accelerator Senior Manager Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Scottish Spinout Summit. I attended, as I joked to a few people, very much as an infiltrator from the North East of England. But what I found […]
Book your ticket to the Innovate UK ICURe roadshow
Northern Accelerator is supporting the Innovate UK ICURe roadshow when it comes to York on 9 November. The in-person event will showcase the transformative potential of Innovate UK’s leading pre-accelerator programme and highlight why it’s such an important part of the journey for many of our university spinout businesses. Attendees will to dive into the […]