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NETPark – The North East Technology Park

Location NETPark Sedgefield County Durham TS21 3FD
Contact details Janet Todd NETPark Manager T : 01740 625250 E : janet . todd @ netparkincubator . co . uk www . northeast​ technologypark . com
NETPark – the North East Technology Park – is an internationally recognised location for science and technology companies in the UK , providing a dynamic and supportive environment to accelerate the growth of ambitious , innovative , high-tech companies into global markets . NETPark encourages collaborative multidisciplinary links , driving innovation , enterprise , and economic prosperity . We provide companies with access to a focused and international community where talent flourishes , ideas are generated , and businesses have the support and resources to compete with the best in the world .
NETPark focuses on supporting companies that are integrating materials into high-value innovative products , particularly printable electronics , microelectronics , photonics , and nanotechnology , and their application in the fields of energy , defence , and medical-related technologies .
These unique strengths combine with an extremely high quality environment and immediate land availability to provide a preferred location for developing hightechnology businesses and offer a range of attractive investment opportunities .
The North East ’ s realistic land prices and rentals have already attracted many of the biggest names in industry as well as a host of smaller businesses , providing a range of collaborative and supply chain opportunities .
NETPark Incubator The NETPark Incubator is a total support environment in which science and technology businesses can develop and grow . With over 4,000m ² of dedicated incubation space , the NETPark Incubator accelerates the success of knowledgebased companies . It offers a mix of flexible office and laboratory space where science and technology businesses can achieve their potential and compete with the best in the world . This combines with a full range of business and technology support services , designed to help navigate every stage of commercialisation and growth .
Grow-on Space and development Discovery 1 & 2 , each over 1,800m ², provide space for expanding technology companies and offer a choice of facilities in self-contained suites .
Due for completion in 2017 , Explorer will offer bespoke laboratory / clean room / office spaces ranging from 300m ² to 470m ² each . Completed to client requirements , Explorer units will enhance the NETPark offering and provide additional grow-on space for graduating incubation companies as well as established businesses .
Also to be completed in 2017 , infrastructure works on NETPark Phase 3 will realise a strategic expansion plan for the Park including individual development plots ranging from 1 to 4 acres .
The NETPark Incubator , flexible laboratory and office space for science and technology businesses