Our partners
Northern Accelerator is a partnership between the five UNEE institutions which are committed to working together to make a long lasting step-change in the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham conducts innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire. Durham has a strong track record in collaboration with industry, commercialisation of research and creation of spin-out companies.
Newcastle University delivers a strong pipeline of high growth spinouts supported by an ambitious IP commercialisation strategy and the Northern Accelerator ecosystem. With around 40 active companies and approximately five new ventures created each year, alongside a portfolio of c.400 patents, investors can gain early access to commercially ready, scalable innovation. With £40M+ of investment secured by spinouts in both 2024 and 2025, the University offers a proven, investor friendly environment and is ready to work with you.
Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. From space technology and climate science to health innovation and social justice, Northumbria is home to world-leading research that tackles the global challenges of our age. By combining research excellence with transformative education, Northumbria drives social mobility, delivers a pipeline of highly skilled graduates, and supports communities and businesses to thrive – powering economic growth in the North East and beyond.
Researchers at the University of Sunderland have been working to improve society for almost 100 years – from the early days of pharmacy to the support for heavy industry at its height, through to today’s new sciences and advanced technologies. Sunderland’s research is relevant and responsive; inclusive and collaborative.
Teesside University is a dynamic and modern institution, dedicated to delivering opportunity and providing a high-quality higher education learning environment. As a driver of economic growth, directly and through its partnerships, Teesside University transforms lives and economies. It’s an engine of opportunity and social mobility; serving its communities and playing a vital role as an anchor institution within the Tees Valley. Collaborating closely with businesses, it facilitates the transformation of innovative concepts into tangible assets and help businesses unlock this intellectual property (IP) through licensing and access to our expertise.
