Gnosis Health Secures £1.1m Investment to Advance Parkinson’s Technology
Inspired by original reporting from Newcastle University’s Newcastle Innovations team A pioneering health technology company based at The Catalyst, Gnosis Health, has secured £1.1 million in funding to accelerate the development of its digital solution aimed at transforming the management of Parkinson’s disease. The investment marks an important milestone for […]
Newcastle Innovations: A New Front Door to Collaboration and Growth
Originally developed by Newcastle University’s Newcastle Innovations team Newcastle University has launched Newcastle Innovations, a new initiative designed to make it easier for businesses, investors and partners to connect with the University and turn ideas into real-world impact. The initiative brings together the University’s innovation, commercialisation and partnership activity under […]
The Future of Work Experience
A ground-breaking model for work experience has been developed in the North East, led by the Innovation District of Newcastle Helix. The unique collaboration between schools, private businesses, the public sector and voluntary organisations is featured in a new documentary The Future of Work Experience. At the heart […]
Remembering Helen McArdle CBE: A Life of Care, Leadership and Lasting Impact
The North East has lost one of its most influential business leaders and philanthropists with the passing of Helen McArdle CBE, who died peacefully aged 77 following a long illness. Her legacy is woven deeply into the region’s care, education and charitable sectors, and her impact will be felt for […]
The Catalyst Recognised on the National Tourism Stage
The Catalyst, Newcastle’s landmark innovation and events venue, has been shortlisted for a national VisitEngland Award for Excellence, placing it among the very best business events venue’s in England. The recognition follows an exceptional performance at the Destination North East England Tourism Awards, where The Catalyst received a Gold award, […]
The Catalyst 25/26 Year in Review
A thriving innovation hub in the centre of Newcastle is reflecting on a year of growth after welcoming new businesses and seeing its workforce rise beyond 500 people. The Catalyst, a landmark centre for data, health and technology innovation, has continued to expand its community during 2025, with four new […]
TSA Voice joins innovation community at The Catalyst
One of the UK’s leading organisations representing the technology enabled care (TEC) sector has moved into The Catalyst, celebrating a major milestone in its 30-year history. TEC Services Association (TSA), an independent advisory body in technology enabled care, has joined the landmark innovation building and relocated its headquarters from […]
From The Catalyst to the Highlands: Urban Foresight Pioneers Future Mobility
Urban Foresight Showcases Innovation From Its Catalyst HQ With Pioneering Driverless Shuttle Trials in Orkney Urban Foresight, the Newcastle-based innovation consultancy headquartered at The Catalyst, is leading an ambitious project to explore how autonomous transport could transform travel across Orkney’s world‑renowned heritage landscape. From their base in The Catalyst—home to […]
Your Insights Matter: North East Life Sciences Sector Launches 2025 Pulse Survey
Health and life sciences organisations across the North East are being encouraged to contribute their views on the sector’s current challenges and emerging opportunities, as the North East Pharma, HealthTech and Life Sciences Pulse of the Industry Survey 2025 launches for its second year. Led by Square One Law in […]
Hardesty’s Byte-Sized Digest
Insights from Newcastle Tech Digest Issues #308–311 by Jamie Hardesty The North East tech scene is buzzing with energy, investment, and community spirit. In the latest four issues of the Newcastle Tech Digest, Jamie Hardesty captures the region’s momentum through stories of funding success, founder resilience, and collaborative innovation. Issue […]
