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Business Innovation Gateway

A partnership to accelerate growth

The NETPark Business Innovation Gateway brings together the expertise of Business Durham, through the North East Technology Park (NETPark), Durham University and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to provide companies with multi-layered support which encompasses:

  • Access to business space, facilities and technical equipment 
  • Market knowledge
  • Intellectual Property (IP) review services and opportunities
  • Access to finance and funding opportunities
  • Technical skills and expertise 
  • Access to specialist events and publications

Durham University's involvement in the Business Innovation Gateway harnesses its highly-rated research capabilities in the sciences such as physics, chemistry and maths, together with the University's enormous international reputation. 

CPI's involvement exploits its expertise in taking technologies from innovation to commercialisation in the fields of advanced processes, functional materials, low carbon energy and printable electronics.

The partners have committed to working together to promote innovation and business the commercialisation of scientific and technology research from regional, national and international universities, inward investment to NETPark by national and international organisations and businesses as well as promoting scientific research and development as career opportunities.

For more information, please visit www.bignetpark.com or call 01740 625 186.