NORTH EAST DIGITAL TECH ECOSYSTEM
LEADING LIGHTS
These companies have helped define the region's credentials as a major tech location and employer. They include an array of FTSE100 tech companies, large public sector organisations, companies that have international scale, and other notable regional tech businesses.
OUTSTANDING CORE
North East digital companies that are trading regionally, nationally and internationally, and rapidly developing towards becoming leading light tech companies of the future.
RISING STARS
These companies of the North East's digital tech ecosystem are working with emergent technology in untapped markets. They range from early stage startup businesses to scaleup businesses who are experiencing rapid growth.
DIGITAL SERVICES
Companies that actively promote and service the region's successful digital ecosystem. They offer a wide range of professional services, infrastructure products, and toolkits to help digital tech companies operate efficiently.
WINNING FORMULA
WORLD CLASS SKILLS & TALENT
With five universities and a vibrant portfolio of education and training establishments the region is at the forefront of building new technology skills, developing talent for today and the future.
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
National/Regional Centres of Excellence and organisations that provide expert knowledge and support to businesses across the region
INVESTMENT AND FUNDING
If you need investment to start a business, capital injection to grow a business, or general business loans, these organisations can help.
WORKSPACES
Places to locate your business, shared workspaces to start your business, and services that will help run your business efficiently.
REGIONAL ADVOCATES
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
Organisations from across the region that drive regional development through initiatives such as inward investment and business development services.
NETWORK BUILDERS
Meet the premier digital and tech membership organisations and peer support groups that are actively advancing development of the tech sector across the region. Add your support by joining as a member or drop by some of their events to discover the many great initiatives taking place.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Meet the tech special interest groups that bring together like minded people to discover, discuss, and learn about range of in-depth topics.
INDUSTRY EVENTS & TECH MEDIA
A Selection of notable regional events and some of the local media who cover and champion the North East's digital tech community.