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August 12th 2025

Groundbreaking ‘Longevity Home Open Lab’ Debuts in Newcastle This August

A ground-breaking new living lab for healthy ageing is set to launch in the North East, through a collaboration between Bernicia, one of the region’s leading housing providers, and the Internet of Caring Things® (IoCT™) programme (part funded by North East Combined Authority), which is part of Newcastle University’s National […]

August 11th 2025

A Strategy Worth Celebrating

A Strategy Worth Celebrating – Backing Small Businesses By Jamie Ollivere, Chief Executive, RTC North The launch of Backing Your Business: Our Plan for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses is a moment of genuine optimism. It’s not just a much needed strategy, it’s a well balanced plan that recognises the potential […]

August 11th 2025

The Catalyst Welcomes ramarketing!

Newcastle-based life sciences marketing agency, ramarketing has marked a milestone with a move to one of the city’s leading innovation hubs, The Catalyst. ramarketing has relocated its headquarters to The Catalyst at Newcastle Helix, cementing its regional roots while embracing a new chapter of growth. The move, which sees ramarketing […]

July 8th 2025

RTC North Celebrations After Latest Annual Review

RTC North has today launched its 2024/25 Annual Review, highlighting a transformative year for innovation and business growth across the North. CEO Jamie Ollivere praised the efforts of his team and partners in supporting thousands of businesses to innovate, compete and grow, helping to strengthen the economy and unlock inclusive […]

June 30th 2025

The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD): Harnessing Data and AI for a Better World

Author: Newcastle Helix At a time when data is changing the way we live more than ever, The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) is working to make sense of data-led insights and harness them to build a better world. Based in Newcastle Helix, the centre is the only one of […]

June 30th 2025

North East innovation hub connects with the future of energy

The Catalyst customers enjoyed an access-all-areas tour of the District Energy Centre, exploring the power plant and learning about how it powers the Newcastle Helix through innovative energy sources, lifting the curtain on this lesser-known part of the site.   Home to the National Innovation Centres for Data and Ageing, […]

May 21st 2025

NIHR Innovation Observatory: Driving Global Healthcare Innovation and Advancement

NIHR Innovation Observatory manages the world’s largest set of health data, which is vital for supporting businesses in the global health and care sector. With a team of 80 professionals based at The Catalyst in Newcastle Helix, NIHR Innovation Observatory employs horizon scanning—a method that systematically identifies and analyses signs of […]

May 21st 2025

Grid Smarter Cities: Urban Logistics Transformation Revolution

Grid Smarter Cities is leading the transformation of goods movement within UK cities through innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions. Based at the Catalyst, Newcastle Helix, the company is pioneering efforts to revolutionise urban mobility and last-mile logistics. The driving force behind Grid Smarter Cities’ success is […]

April 15th 2025

Catalyst Alumni Dr Mike Trenell Set for Google Boost

A former customer of the Catalyst, in Newcastle Helix health tech firm is set for global growth after securing a place on an exclusive accelerator programme backed by Google. Daiser, which operates in both the UK and US, has been selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for […]

April 10th 2025

Key Insights for SMEs on Securing Funding

Securing funding is a crucial step for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow and scale their businesses. The Barclays Demo Directory is a free, sector-agnostic platform designed to help UK-based startups and scale-ups connect with business angels, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and family offices. Here are some key takeaways:   Understanding […]