Newcastle University Business Development & Enterprise

We are the gateway for businesses to connect with Newcastle University’s expertise, facilities, and talent. By working with us, organisations can unlock innovation, accelerate growth, and find new opportunities for collaboration.

We support businesses through:

• Collaborating on R&D – Co-develop new products, services, and ideas with our researchers and access cutting-edge knowledge.
• Accessing world-class facilities – Use our specialist equipment and laboratories without the high cost of ownership.
• Building a talent pipeline – Connect with students and graduates for placements, projects, and future careers.
• Securing funding – Get guidance on innovation funding, including grants that require a university partner.

We help organisations — from global corporations to ambitious SMEs — drive innovation, solve challenges, and grow. By connecting businesses with Newcastle University’s research expertise, talented people, and world-class facilities, we deliver tailored support that unlocks new opportunities.