NetPark
NETPark - the North East Technology Park - is one of the fastest growing Science Parks in the UK. It’s where companies lead the way in developing world-class technologies that create new products and new markets. NETPark’s sectoral focus is on the physical sciences, particularly plastic electronics, microelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, and their application in the fields of energy, defence, and medical-related technologies.
NETPark can support your organisation in the following ways:
- Premises and facilities designed for innovative high technology businesses
- Access to cutting edge innovation - the Printable Electronics Technology Centre (PETEC) is onsite at NETPark, offering state of the art design, development and prototyping facilities for companies pioneering printable electronic technologies
- Access to world renowned research teams around the North East including the NETPark Research Institute housing world class research from Durham University in instrumentation and semiconductors
Ideally located to access all the North East, and major centres in the UK and Europe. A time zone suitable for doing business in America, Europe and Asia - Access to a variety of finance
- Excellent quality of life with easy travel - in September 2007 Durham was voted the best city in the UK by Condé Nast travel magazine.
- A total business support environment – you develop the product, we help you do the rest
NETPark Net
If it is not possible to house your company at NETPark at this time, you can still join NETPark Net and take advantage of all of the benefits.
This service will provide the following benefits to your company:
- A network of world class expertise in the region delivered online via workshops, seminars and relevant news in your industry.
- Tailored business advice including routes to market, access to finance, technology hunting, marketing and legal advice.
- Access to tender opportunities from a regional, national and international level.
- Knowledge banks providing best practice, podcasts, ask an expert, industry and research networks and databases.
- A full suite of Virtual Office facilities at NETPark including a postal address, e-mail, telephone number, hot desking and use of meeting rooms at NETPark.
- Flexible membership levels to meet your needs as your business grows through the various stages.
For further details on locating your business at NETPark or to find out how you can access all of the benefits of our virtual community NETPark Net then why not visit www.uknetpark.net or contact the NETPark team on +44 (0) 1740 625180
The development of NETPark is led by Durham County Council in partnership with Sedgefield Borough Council, One NorthEast and Durham University. Management and marketing of the site is in the hands of County Durham Development Company, Durham County Council's inward investment arm.