NICD Economic Impact Report 2026
A new independent economic impact assessment has highlighted the significant contribution that the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) is making to the North East and UK economy, demonstrating how data science, artificial intelligence, and skills development are driving growth, innovation, and investment across the region. [NICD-Econo…Report.pdf] Prepared by Ortus […]
The Wire turns one: bringing our innovation community together
One year after its launch, The Wire has grown into a thriving community connecting businesses across the Oxford Innovation Space network. Created to help customers share knowledge, find support and build valuable relationships beyond their own centre, The Wire now brings together more than 1,600 members from 30 innovation centres […]
TSA Chief Executive Alyson Scurfield Awarded OBE for Technology Enabled Care Leadership
We’re delighted to celebrate fantastic news from our community at The Catalyst, Newcastle, as Alyson Scurfield, Chief Executive of the TEC Services Association (TSA), has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Alyson has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to technology enabled care (TEC)—a sector that supports […]
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 […]
