North East company set to revolutionalise learning in medical schools
2 Apr 2014Mobile healthcare solutions specialist mHealthful is set to launch its first product, mediwikis – an online learning platform – into medical schools across the UK. The Gateshead-based company, founded by Newcastle University entrepreneur and Britain’s Top Role Model 2013, Stuart
Read more » Posted In:SMEs vital to North East innovation
31 Mar 2014Never has the theme of innovation and technological advancement in the energy sector been so important in the North East. One estimate has valued the potential of the sector to generate around £2 billion worth of economic growth here over
Read more » Posted In: Business Support, Locate,School competition winners awarded cash science prize
25 Mar 2014Schools from across the region have won a share of a £3,000 cash prize to invest in science and technology following a competition run by Newcastle Science City, a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University. The competition, which
Read more » Posted In: Education, Community & Skills,£300 million investment to support growth and jobs in UK science
11 Mar 2014This will create £150 million for the economy every single year after Science Minister sets out ambition for British science to be best in world Cutting-edge science projects to drive innovation, growth and create jobs in the UK’s high performing
Read more » Posted In: Business Support, Education, Community & Skills, Locate,Newcastle University appoints design team for Science Central ‘living lab’
28 Feb 2014Newcastle University has appointed London-based architecture practice HawkinsBrown, in conjunction with BuroHappold and BD Landscapes, to design a £50 million ‘living lab’ on Science Central, following an Invited Design competition led by Newcastle University with advice from the Royal Institute
Read more » Posted In: Locate,REALRIDER® motorcycle app lands deal with Newcastle Honda dealership
27 Feb 2014The founders of a new motorcycling app supported by Newcastle Science City are on track for success after signing a major deal with Honda dealership, Newcastle Motorcycles. The app, which is being piloted by the North East Ambulance Service, is
Read more » Posted In: Business Support,QuantuMDx launches crowdfunding campaign to help eliminate malaria with handheld lab
24 Feb 2014QuantuMDx Group Limited, a pioneering biotech company supported by Newcastle Science City, has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to develop and trial its 15-minute malaria/drug resistance test using their handheld laboratory. With one child dying every minute
Read more » Posted In:Nominations now open for the 2014 Biomedical Awards
19 Feb 2014Bionow is urging companies and individuals across the North of England to nominate their outstanding achievements for the prestigious 2014 Biomedical Awards. The Awards, now in its 2nd year will take place on Thursday 24 April 2014, at the BALTIC
Read more » Posted In: Business Support,Hyperdrive Innovation achieves 300% growth to break through into high tech vehicle electronics market
6 Feb 2014
Electric power train specialist Hyperdrive Innovation has recorded 300% year on year sales growth as a result of new product developments and securing national R&D contracts. With headquarters in Northumberland the company, set up four years ago to supply the
Read more » Posted In: Business Support,New Year, new dawn for your business?
6 Jan 2014For many business owners, the festive season is the only time you get when you aren’t chasing customers, dealing with staff or solving day to day issues. This short break was a chance to recharge the batteries, reflect on the
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