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Seagull The North Sea Connection
Seagull – The North Sea Connection - is a collaboration project between One North East, Invest in Sweden (ISA), VINNOVA (The Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems) and The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket). It was established to facilitate investment and increase trade and knowledge flows between Sweden and North East England. The group is working together in areas where the knowledge and competence in Sweden and North East England complement each other, and is focusing on the following sectors: • New & Renewable Energy & Cleantech • Ageing & Health
• Biotechnology • ICT/Digital Media/Moving Images
The Seagull initiative will assist companies and agencies with: • • • •
Direct investments Research & development collaborations Business co-operation with third parties EU Co-operation & common EU-calls
• Joint ventures • Technology transfers • Strategic alliances
One North East – Inward Investment and Aftercare Team One North East is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England. It was set up in April 1999 to help the people of the North East create and sustain jobs, prosperity and a higher quality of life. Our aim is to build a vibrant, self-reliant, ambitious and outward-looking region by promoting the benefits of living, working and doing business here. The Inward Investment and Aftercare team at One North East provides a single point of contact for investors, giving access to a network of local knowledge and expertise, market intelligence and funding opportunities. The team sits at the hub of the knowledge economy in the North East and its skills lie in analysing projects on a case-by-case basis and guiding investors to the most appropriate resources. Working closely with international offices in Japan, China, the USA, Korea, India, Sweden and Norway, the team helps to establish a clear path for investors. Gun-Marie Östedt-Axelsson is the Swedish representative and liaises closely with the Investment team in the North East.
For more information visit: www.northeastengland.co.uk
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North East England
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North East England
Key sectors and opportunities for companies Today the economy of North East England is worth £40.2 billion, making it the fastest-growing economy in the UK (in terms of GVA per head). Over the last six years, more than £200m has been invested in developing our world-leading expertise in emerging technologies, and in the commercial exploitation of those technologies. This considerable investment in North East England has focused on a number of key sectors, promoting innovation and providing world-class facilities and new approaches to integrating business and universities. These areas of innovation include Low Carbon Technology, Digital Media & Animation, Process and Chemicals Industries, Engineering and Production, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Oil and Gas, Emerging Technologies and Professional Services.
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) CPI develops products, solutions, services and businesses in the process and manufacturing sectors. Across its specialist technology areas, CPI delivers a unique portfolio of services to the global business community: process innovation, consultancy and research, and the formation and management of development partnerships and joint ventures.
Codeworks Codeworks, the Digital Centre of Excellence, identifies and backs new technologies and digital media applications to reinforce existing - and establish new - digital industries in North East England. Its main areas of focus are accessibility, games development, grid computing and web-based services.
Tap into North East England’s Centres of Excellence
Looking for a new low risk option to establish a base in the UK?
Each of the key sectors is supported by a Centre of Excellence. Each centre provides a focal point for maximising the commercial value of research and new technologies created in the region, representatives of some of the Centres of Excellence sit on the Steering Group for the Seagull project.
Take a look at the European Business Centre based at the Fabriam Centre in North East England. The Centre provides the opportunity for companies to establish a base in the region with minimum risk and the support of an experienced and knowledgeable team able to assist their business.
The Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS)
Other benefits of the Centre include:
Cels provides commercialisation services across the entire spectrum of life sciences, and builds collaborations, partnerships and commercial ventures in Stem Cells and Cell Therapy, Systems and Cell Biology (including predictive biology), Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing, Ageing and Health and Bio Metrology (including bio sensors and diagnostics).
The New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) NaREC is assisting the development and market growth of new and renewable energy technologies by helping to bridge the gap between innovation and realisation. NaREC’s unique, world-class facilities support an extensive range of engineering application services for wind, biomass, wave, tidal and solar applications, including mechanical, marine, systems and electrical engineering.
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Temporary desk space in one of the region’s most progressive business centres
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Assistance with identifying available grants and financial incentives
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Support in finding suitable permanent premises
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Introduction to networking with the local and national business community
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Access to a range of local business services
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Administration support
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Business development and marketing support
For more information visit: www.europeanbusinesscentre.co.uk
Swedish representative Gun-Marie is a One North East representative who will manage lead generation for North East England and collaborations for the Seagull project. Gun-Marie is based in Sweden and represents the Swedish market.
Gun-Marie Östedt-Axelsson, Telephone: +46 (0)70 28 4 28 16 Email:
[email protected]
www.northeastengland.co.uk