A place with a can-do mindset.
We are good at making things happen
Our ecosystem is full of not only original thinkers but also engineers, manufacturers and digital and data extraordinaires who are used to working with complex problems. We just roll up our sleeves and get jobs done.
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That is why large companies from a range of sectors such as Leonardo, CGI, Nissan, GSK and Hitachi choose us. We have our own home-grown successful local companies too such as SAGE, Greggs and space businesses like Filtronic and Raytheon NORSS.
And we have ambition.
We are shooting for the stars – we are aiming to grow the number of jobs in the space sector in the North East to 10,000 by 2030.
Why locate your business here?
The North East is perfectly placed as the location of one of the newer UK space hubs.
We have a growing cluster of over 40 companies developing technologies for space or solutions utilising satellite applications. You will have access to a large and knowledgeable workforce; universities known worldwide for research and innovation; highly competitive operating costs; extensive infrastructure; and enviable transport links.
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More than 1300 people are employed in the space sector here, with 52,000 STEM students at the region’s five universities – Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside, so we have both the experience and the potential.
We offer savings on operating costs of more than 30% compared to London, and is the second least expensive location to hire space-related staff in the UK.
We can also offer some of the UK’s most cost-effective Grade A office space – less than a quarter the price of London, and 40% cheaper than Scotland.
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In addition, the North East is served by Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport, with direct flights to fourteen UK cities, as well as over 40 cities internationally. London can be reached within three hours by rail, with services every 30 minutes, while train journeys to Edinburgh take 1.5 hours.
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The North East has three major ports, Port of Tyne, Port of Sunderland and Port of Tees, specialising in importing raw materials and exporting finished products.
We are a region that has everything it takes to be space sector success.
Attracting talent here
How can they resist?
The region is one of the best places in the UK to live and develop careers. It regularly tops the various quality of life indexes and it is no wonder! It has it all: beautiful countryside rolling into award-winning stunning coastline and sophisticated cities that are the envy of the world.
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There’s a thriving cultural scene, iconic attractions and world-renowned sporting teams and great leisure facilities. It has all the ingredients for a great work-life balance.
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Edinburgh, York and Leeds are also easy to get to for fantastic day trips.
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The North East is really known for is its friendliness. Don’t be surprised when you fall under the spell of its Northern charm.
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Getting a home - you are really spoilt for choice in the North East. You are within reaches of a city apartment, country cottage or modern house in a new development in most parts of the region.
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The affordable cost of living leaves you extra change in your pocket to enjoy some of life’s little luxuries.
Great business support
Helping businesses grow
The region is very well-connected, where a lot of the business support network know each other. We get to information fast, and usually know someone who can help.
The North East has gathered a huge amount of experience in developing and delivering business support over the last decades. We know what makes businesses tick and create support programmes to help them grow.