Whether you’re looking for a pathway into tech or to harness the latest emerging technologies to grow your business, our wide array of support programmes are here to help.
Working at the heart of the North East tech ecosystem for over ten years, we understand that the needs of entrepreneurs and businesses are ever-changing.
Joined-up thinking to influence positive change.
Sunderland Software City has enabled the growth of the technology sector in the North East of England; providing support and creating opportunities.
We proudly champion our region’s world-class technology ecosystem on the national stage.
Digital Adoption
Nontech organisations boosted by long-term digital solutions in North of Tyne in 2022.
Our experts help SMEs, charities and social enterprises across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology.
Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley
North East SMEs actively engaged in adopting innovative technology since 2021.
We offer fully-funded innovation residentials, hackathons, tailored workshops, one-to-one coaching, informational events, open innovation challenges and horizon scanning to help SMEs adopt emerging technologies.
STEM Careers
Students engaged via our careers programmes in 2022
We proudly support STEM sector growth by raising aspirations and awareness among young people via industry site visits, insight sessions, STEM Clubs, newsletters and in-school sessions.
Startup support
North East digital tech startups and SMEs advised since 2013.
Our evolving startup support programmes have played a key role in boosting both tech and non-tech entrepreneurs build their businesses here in the region.