Connecting our community through The Wire – a new digital platform for innovators
We’re excited to share that Oxford Innovation Space has launched The Wire – a brand-new digital platform created to connect more than 900 businesses across the UK and Ireland that call our innovation centres home. As part of the Oxford Innovation Space network, businesses based here at The Catalyst now […]
Helix United: A Rooftop Rivalry That Brought a Community Together
Goals, Grit, and Great Vibes: The Inaugural Helix Football Tournament Recap Monday 29th September marked the beginning of what is sure to be an annual tradition championing community spirit amongst The Newcastle Helix sites buildings. We saw buildings and businesses come together, all in the name of football, fun, […]
North East Named UK’s Flagship AI Hub with £30bn Investment
Blyth and Cobalt Park to Lead UK’s AI Revolution with Global Backing and Thousands of New Jobs Source: Prolific North – September 17, 2025 By Chris Newbould The UK government has unveiled a transformative initiative for the North East, announcing the creation of an AI Growth Zone anchored at Blyth and Cobalt Park […]
RTC North Achieves Prestigious B Corp Certification
RTC North is proud to announce that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing global movement of companies using business as a force for good. The B Corp accreditation is awarded to organisations that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, […]
£22 Million Committed to Advancing Health and Life Sciences Innovation in the UK
Newcastle University has been awarded £22M by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices and digital technologies. Transforming Health Through Innovation Emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices, and digital technologies hold the power to revolutionise healthcare, reduce disparities, and build a more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
