The DABS Festival of Enterprise returns for its second year on 21 October, 2021 and is now open for registration. It will welcome more than 150 aspiring and new entrepreneurs to learn, be inspired, make new connections and discover...
Innovative cyber security firm acquired by global risk services company Sigma7. Deal is added to growing list of innovative tech firms incubated by Maven and Finance Durham The Finance Durham Fund (“Finance Durham”), established by Durham County Council, overseen by...
Seven Country Durham entrepreneurs are on track for success after signing up to a six-month accelerator programme at Durham City Incubator (DCI). DCI was set up in 2018 as a joint venture between Durham University, New College Durham and Business...
More funding is being made available to help County Durham’s rural businesses and residents access a faster internet connection. Durham County Council is adding £500,000 to top up a government funding scheme, helping to connect properties in some of the...
Electric vehicle charging points will become more widespread across County Durham in a move to reduce carbon emissions and make it easier for residents to own electric cars. As part of an ambitious plan to ensure residents without off-street parking...
Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has visited Cook Defence Systems in Stanhope and was joined by Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin MP, following Richard’s invitation in Parliament. The UK company is the world’s leading independent...
Plans to better connect rural communities and restore and develop heritage sites and railways in County Durham have been given the green light in today’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Durham County Council has been successful in bidding for £20 million from...
The prestigious national award at the 2023 Social Value Conference has acknowledged the County Durham Pound scheme for its exceptional endeavours in generating opportunities for social value within County Durham. The scheme, which involves 12 key organizations including Durham County...
A County Durham entrepreneur takes a step to success after launching his new online business, with support from Durham City Incubator. Networking platform, Scientistt, which provides a networking tool for research students and academic research groups, as well as promoting...
Jean Davidson has been appointed Chair of Members for the Northumberland National Park Authority Board. The appointment of Davidson follows the addition of Elizabeth Ellis, Policy Project Manager at the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Marie Fallon, former Director of...

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