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31st Oct 2024
Meet Glyn Selway, Project Manager at RTC North.
Read RTC North CEO Jamie Ollivere’s take on the Autumn Budget, highlighting investment in regional growth, support for small businesses, and the importance of long-term economic strategies for stability, innovation, and workforce development.
29th Oct 2024
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, businesses are often captivated by social media metrics such as likes, shares, and comments. While these metrics may provide a sense of success, Paul Rainford explores the true measure of effective marketing lies in converting engagement into real sales.
28th Oct 2024
This weekend’s STEM Awards 2024, hosted by the STEM Hub, celebrated the exceptional achievements within STEM.
24th Oct 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Mia Harding, our talented Marketing Officer, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Young PR, Marketing and Media Professional of the Year award at Insider's North East Young Professionals Awards 2024.
We’re excited to announce the launch of RTC North’s new Instagram channel, a move aimed at broadening our digital reach and creating new ways to engage with our community. This platform will give us the opportunity to highlight the innovative work and success stories from our team, partners, and clients, while offering a behind-the-scenes look into the projects driving growth and innovation.
18th Oct 2024
Jamie Ollivere, CEO at RTC North discusses what he would like to see in the October budget and the priorities that can help to stimulate enterprise and support small businesses.
16th Oct 2024
We’re thrilled to welcome our second guest of series 2 of Northern Spotlights, Liz Towns-Andrews.
STEMFest took centre stage last week at the iconic Beacon of Light, welcoming over 3,000 schoolchildren from across the North East, along with 65 exhibitors representing a broad range of STEM-related sectors.
15th Oct 2024
The drive towards a sustainable future necessitates a concerted effort from all sectors of society, particularly the business community
Go Construct sponsored STEMFest Sunderland, which took place last week at the iconic Beacon of Light. The three-day event engaged, enthused and inspired young people into the world of STEM through exploring hands-on exhibits and learning about real-world STEM careers directly from industry experts.
14th Oct 2024
Tony Brooks, Scaleup Partner, discusses the risks of rapid growth and how to ensure that sudden shocks don’t throw your business off course.
With less than 2 weeks to go until the North East STEM Awards, delivered by RTC North, the nominees have been announced!
Case Study
09th Oct 2024
Let’s hear from one of the businesses to benefit from the support provided by Durham Business Growth and how yours could too.
08th Oct 2024
RTC North are delighted to announce a new partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority that will create exciting opportunities for businesses across the region.
01st Oct 2024
Last month's Supply Chain West Yorkshire Showcase 2024, organised by RTC North, brought together innovative businesses from across West Yorkshire, fostering collaboration and innovation in the region.
The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, a leading charity dedicated to fostering philanthropy and growing charitable giving will later this month be proudly sponsoring the Technology and Cyber Zone at STEMFest Sunderland.
26th Sep 2024
As we celebrate National Manufacturing Day, it is important to reflect on this sector's pivotal role in our economy.
RTC North is proud to continue its long-established role as a Gold Partner at Sci-Tech Daresbury for the 9th Year. Located near the Liverpool City Region, Sci-Tech Daresbury is home to a rapidly growing community of innovative, growing SMEs.
24th Sep 2024
Reece Foundation have been confirmed as STEMFest’s latest sponsor! This October, STEMFest 2024 will once again bring together students, educators, and industry leaders for an exciting celebration of STEM careers through fun activities and interactive sessions.
23rd Sep 2024
My Energy Future powered by OPITO, a global leader in energy workforce safety, will be sponsoring the Energy Zone at STEMFest Sunderland this October.
18th Sep 2024
We are delighted to announce that Alex Pilkington of RTC North has been confirmed as an independent judge at the upcoming Wigan Business Awards, joining a distinguished panel of 30 over judges comprising the North West’s brightest business minds.
Kicking off Series 2 of Northern Spotlights, we're thrilled to welcome our first guest, Claire Paxman.
17th Sep 2024
The Durham Business Productivity & Growth programme was featured at this year’s EMCON Engineering & Manufacturing Show.
16th Sep 2024
Sally Wilkinson at RTC North, reflects on the importance of having the ability to code plays on our young people and future workforce development
12th Sep 2024
In a heartwarming and truly unique STEM project, children from two different corners of the world - West Park School in Darlington, England, and Children’s Home 22 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan - came together for a one-of-a-kind engineering challenge.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be sponsoring STEMFest Sunderland next month. This event, coordinated by the STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, aims to encourage and inspire young people from local schools in STEM subjects and careers.
11th Sep 2024
After a brief summer break, our Northern Spotlights podcast is back with Series 2! We're thrilled to continue illuminating the businesses and individuals thriving in the North.
10th Sep 2024
Meet Mia Harding, Marketing Officer at RTC North.
09th Sep 2024
A recent STEM Fair hosted by Carlton Bolling School in Bradford is sparking excitement among students between year 5 and year 8 after giving them a unique opportunity to explore the real life applications of STEM topics.
05th Sep 2024
On National Read a Book Day, Angela Smith at RTC reflects on a book that has been nothing short of transformational for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike: Entrepreneurial Revolution by Daniel Priestly.
04th Sep 2024
In scaling a business, owners often find themselves deeply embedded in every aspect of their operations, known as "owner reliance." While this hands-on approach may seem essential for ensuring success, it can hinder growth and limit the efficiency of the business. Scaleup Partner, Angelina Bell explores the benefits of an exit mindset.
02nd Sep 2024
Talent Acquisition Manager, Marc Bradley gives his top tips for recruiting in a digital world.
30th Aug 2024
Lee Walker, the founder of Walker Business Transformation, has recently leveraged support from the Tees Valley Supply Chain programme, enabling him to significantly expand both his regional impact and client base.
28th Aug 2024
Jim Barr, Project Manager at RTC, discusses the current pressures of attracting talent and what businesses can do about it.
27th Aug 2024
The STEM Hub is excited to announce that Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) will be taking the coveted position of headline sponsor at this years STEMFest.
20th Aug 2024
Thierry Delange, Business Development Director at RTC North, reflects on the development of Local Growth Plans and the opportunity to establish a new approach to economic growth.
19th Aug 2024
On the 18th of September, RTC North, in partnership with WYCA and the Mayoral Office, will host the inaugural Supply Chain Showcase in Yorkshire.
14th Aug 2024
Jamie Ollivere Chief Executive at RTC discusses why small businesses are so important to the UK economy and why we need to unleash an entrepreneurial revolution.
12th Aug 2024
RTC North is thrilled to announce the addition of two talented university students, Mollie MacInnes and Gemma Ross to the team as Data Cleansing Interns.
09th Aug 2024
Abbie Allis, Founder of Era, a brand growth company, has recently benefited from the Scaleup North East programme and has been able to transform her business Era, from a concept into a thriving reality.
06th Aug 2024
RTC North run the Innovation in Supply Chain Programme in West Yorkshire. On September 18th this year, RTC North are excited to be hosting the first Supply Chain Showcase in conjunction with WYCA and the Mayoral Office.
23rd Jul 2024
RTC Operations Director, Sarah Hart, discusses the development of Local Growth Plans and why regions need to dig deep to define their distinctive capabilities.
22nd Jul 2024
RTC North is calling Sunderland businesses within the manufacturing and service sectors to get in touch, with the launch of Supply Chain Sunderland programme.
12th Jul 2024
With support from Durham Business Growth to access valuable grant funding and expertise, Woodland Floors Ltd is driving growth through innovation, efficiency, and upskilling staff.
Last week at the Life Centre, Bradford the Yorkshire and Humber STEM Hub delivered an electrifying STEMFest three-day hands-on event, engaging over 2,000 schoolchildren and their teachers with the wonders of STEM subjects and careers.
08th Jul 2024
RTC North is proud to announce its re-certification as a JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) approved supplier.
Alan Whittaker, Head of Operations at RTC North talks about why our new government should champion manufacturing across the North of England.
06th Jul 2024
03rd Jul 2024
Janine Marshall, Head of Business Development, shares her thoughts on prioritising STEM education as we approach election day on 4 July.
02nd Jul 2024
As we approach election day on July 4, I find myself reflecting on the past 15 years in the world of business growth and support.
28th Jun 2024
We are thrilled to announce that RTC North has successfully achieved recertification with Cyber Essentials Plus!
24th Jun 2024
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the talent acquisition landscape in northern England can be daunting.
21st Jun 2024
Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of STEM as we ignite the imaginations of the next generation across three days this July.
18th Jun 2024
As we approach STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber I wanted to take the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our STEM Ambassadors, who dedicate their time and expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators, engineers, and scientists.
14th Jun 2024
This October STEMFest is coming to Sunderland, the highly anticipated STEM festival, has once again proven its immense popularity by selling out for school registrations within a remarkable 7 minutes.
12th Jun 2024
Last month saw the closing of the completion of the first series of our podcast, ‘Northern Spotlights’
11th Jun 2024
Mica MacInnes, our Head of HR, Learning and Development, tells us about how prioritising staff mental health and wellbeing is critical to our success as an organisation.
23rd May 2024
Jim Christensen from the Aldrin Family Foundation will make a special appearance to welcome schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region for the hands-on STEM exhibition at the Life Centre.
21st May 2024
This month marks a major milestone in the life of one RTC employee, Sarah Hart, Director of Operations, who has dedicated 25 years of exemplary service and unwavering commitment to our company.
13th May 2024
In an era where ethical consumerism and social responsibility are gaining increasing prominence, the Fair Trade movement stands as a beacon of hope for promoting justice and sustainability in global trade.
07th May 2024
CEO, Jamie Ollivere talks about the Mayoral elections and why he believes it represents a new era for the North of England.
29th Apr 2024
Claire Willis is RTC North’s STEM team leader. Claire explains how RTC's STEM Hub bridges the gap between skills and education
26th Apr 2024
RTC North, a leading provider of innovation and business support services for small companies, proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary this month.
22nd Apr 2024
Mark your calendars for an electrifying experience as STEMFest comes to Yorkshire! 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July get ready to be captivated by the marvels of STEM fields in the region as we ignite the imaginations of the next generation at the Life Centre in Bradford.
16th Apr 2024
Thierry Delange, RTC North’s Business Development Director explains how RTC lead by example and has big plans for the future.
03rd Apr 2024
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of STEM? Have you ever considered becoming a STEM Ambassador?
Last month, RTC North had the distinct honour of hosting the esteemed National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) regional CyberFirst Girls competition for the very first time. Embracing a vision of inclusivity and empowerment, this event marked a pivotal moment in inspiring young minds across the North East region.
26th Mar 2024
Durham Business Growth is supporting Marmax Products to improve efficiencies and introduce brand new products, making them more resilient to a highly competitive and changing market.
14th Mar 2024
STEMFest welcomed over 1,500 enthusiastic school children aged 9-13 last week at Mowden Park Rugby Club in Darlington, Tees Valley, where they would learn all about STEM career paths. Over 40 businesses from STEM industries came together for a two-day, successful event where children could take part in hands-on-activities, talks and demonstrations from various STEM sector companies.
08th Mar 2024
The aim of International Women’s Day is to inspire inclusion and champion a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, where difference is valued and celebrated...
07th Mar 2024
Our Marketing Manager, Sarah Spence, embraces World Book Day and shares her insights into reading "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. She tells us how it has inspired her to read more and reinvigorated her sense of purpose in the fundamental role communications play in creating a positive and thriving organisational culture.
27th Feb 2024
Franchising is one of the most scalable business models. Just think of the phenomenal growth of McDonald's, which is perhaps the world’s most scalable business...
STEMFest Tees Valley this March is making its debut in Darlington with an event to excite and engage students with interactive STEM activities.
26th Feb 2024
Come along to our launch event to find out more about the programme and the support on offer!
23rd Feb 2024
STEMFest is an interactive exhibition to engage and enthuse students in STEM subjects and is coming to Darlington this March.
22nd Feb 2024
5 reasons to be hopeful from Bioinfect 2024 in the face of the increasing threat from AMR (Anti-microbial Resistance)
20th Feb 2024
STEMFest Tees Valley is making its debut in Darlington with an event to excite and engage students with interactive STEM activities this March.
15th Feb 2024
The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has sponsored STEMFest, an event which aims to inspire and encourage around 1,500 children to consider pursuing a career in STEM.
09th Feb 2024
For years, we have championed the development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) skills in young people and those from underrepresented groups, not only to generate a supply of vital skills to business, but also because of the relationship between increasing the rate of STEM skills and reducing inequality through providing enhanced opportunities and life choices.
08th Feb 2024
A new programme to connect Tees Valley businesses to vital supply chain opportunities has been launched.
Tees Valley Supply Chain is delivered by RTC North on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor, Combined Authority, and the Tees Valley Business Board.
05th Feb 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace dynamics, the importance of fostering an inclusive environment cannot be underestimated. As the Head of HR at RTC, it is our responsibility to lead the charge in cultivating a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports all employees, including those from the LGBTQ+ community.
01st Feb 2024
Recruiting and retaining talent continues to be the most cited barrier to business growth, topping the list of all business surveys. People are simply struggling to find staff, let alone those with the required skills and knowledge. Leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by people not doing what they are expected to do and having to step in and do things themselves, raising the question, "how on earth are you supposed to scale a business without having people whom you can trust and rely on?"
29th Jan 2024
Alan Whittaker, Head of Operations, explains how Supply Chain North East has been transformative for the businesses who worked with RTC. Alan has over 15 years’ experience of working in business support and has worked with hundreds of SMEs to identify opportunities to apply innovation to their products and processes and develop action plans which will enable growth and potential internationalisation throughout his career. Supply Chain North East allowed him to put that experience to practice creating incredible impact along the way.
25th Jan 2024
According to Teach First, pupils from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may not envision themselves pursuing STEM fields, perceiving it as something beyond their reach.
24th Jan 2024
In an era where STEM careers are growing in importance, it has never been more important to raise awareness and enthusiasm around those careers, what it takes to get there and the different routes available to young people.
Sally Wilkinson from the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, shines as a Dragon for the second consecutive year in the Young Green Briton Challenge.
18th Jan 2024
Cummins, a global power technology leader that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services a broad portfolio of power solutions, has taken the headline sponsorship for this year’s STEMFest in Tees Valley.
Head to our YouTube to learn more about the advisors contributing to the Durham Business Growth programme.
It's fair to say that with rampant inflation, the cost of living crisis, talent shortages, geopolitics, disrupted supply chains, and continued Covid recovery, 2023 came with its challenges. Simultaneously, powerful forces were at play, poised to reshape our economy, environment, and society.
Scaleup North East delivered by RTC North, provides bespoke support to ambitious business owners looking to drive growth, profitability and wealth.
17th Jan 2024
Our January Northern Spotlights episode is with Joanna Feeley, Founder of Trend Bible.
RTC North, is delighted to announce its successful bid for a contract as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's initiative to invest £11.4 million in projects supporting local businesses. The contract will focus on delivering crucial supply chain support to drive growth and innovation in the region.
20th Dec 2023
The renowned STEMFest science exhibition for children and young people is coming to Darlington in March 2024.
12th Dec 2023
RTC North and its dedicated staff were on a mission to make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. Together they have raised over £10,000 for Maggie's Centres who provide invaluable support to individuals and their families facing the challenges of cancer.
21st Nov 2023
Chris Scandle stands out as a beacon of inspiration, dedicating his time and expertise to ignite the flame of curiosity in the minds of young learners and is STEM Ambassador of the Month for November.
15th Nov 2023
After three successful years of delivering Supply Chain North East Programme we reflect on the success.
06th Nov 2023
The prestigious North East STEM Awards took centre stage last Friday at the Crown Plaza in Newcastle.
02nd Nov 2023
For more months than I wish to remember, I’ve worked alongside far too many businesses dealing with suppressed demand and falling revenues. Conversely, yet less frequently, I get to enjoy dealing with the growing pains of businesses and brands driving growth, increasing market share and outperforming their sector. This may not sound unusual, there will always be winners and losers, but as someone who takes comfort from finding order in chaos, I think 2023 has started to provide an evidence base to support some of my general observations. Can these be used to better align businesses for growth?
01st Nov 2023
Around a year has passed since Open AI unleashed the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT on the world. For months afterwards, it seemed like every article about generative AI included the rabbit-out-a-hat trick of starting with a tract of text, itself written by ChatGPT. So I’m not going to do that
30th Oct 2023
Michelle Veasey, the visionary leader and innovative force behind Growth Engine, is disrupting the sales and marketing landscape for B2B Sales Directors in Manufacturing, Engineering, and UK home services within the renewable energy sector who want to transform their sales acquisition.
26th Oct 2023
Andy Brown is a Business Support Manager at RTC, this month we caught up with Andy to hear all about his passion for making unique and bespoke pictures from old cassettes. Join us as we delve into the world of an artist who breathes new life into forgotten cassettes and harnesses their essence to create stunning pictures.
13th Oct 2023
Organised and coordinated by the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, Nuffield Research Placements gives students a chance to take part in world-leading research in Universities and Businesses.
12th Oct 2023
The North East STEM Awards, delivered by RTC North, are a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), is delighted to announce this year's special recognition awards and commendable organisations that have excelled in promoting STEM engagement and education.
09th Oct 2023
RTC North is thrilled to announce the official launch of our brand-new podcast, Northern Spotlight, aimed at providing valuable insights and inspiration to business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to thrive in the world of business.
28th Sep 2023
90 students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the discovery of space.
26th Sep 2023
Sci-Tech Daresbury has released its annual line-up of strategic organisations that will offer the campus’ high-tech SMEs first class business support, expertise and services in the coming 12 months.
22nd Sep 2023
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – The North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NERDSC) has been launched in a strategic move to boost regional prosperity and position North East England as a national driving force of the UK's digital defence technology revolution.
14th Sep 2023
A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham.
12th Sep 2023
05th Sep 2023
RTC North and our dedicated staff are on a mission to make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. In an inspiring display of determination, our team will be taking on the challenge of the Great North Run this Sunday, all in aid of the incredible Maggie's Centres.
24th Aug 2023
This month we have caught up with Simon, Innovation and Growth Specialist at RTC. During lockdown he discovered a newfound talent in writing and has now published several books with the intention of writing many more.
19th Aug 2023
The North East STEM Hub team recently visited RAF Waddington, Lincoln to conduct a series of videos with the Red Arrows, aimed at showcasing the wide-ranging opportunities that young people can access if they continue studying STEM subjects.
16th Aug 2023
Today’s business landscape is rapidly evolving. Innovative SMEs are driving change and introducing ground-breaking new products, services and solutions. Yet, this alone is not enough to ensure success...
11th Aug 2023
A revolutionary brand turned to Scaleup North East for support in learning the quickest routes to market, make connection in the business growth world and recognise the pitfalls of the business and how to overcome them.
10th Aug 2023
The new Barbie film highlights women in high positions in STEM careers, demonstrating the gender gap that exists in the real world.
09th Aug 2023
Intellectual Property (IP) is a powerful tool that protects innovative creations and ideas of both individuals and organisations. Each form of IP is unique however not every form of IP will be right for your business.
08th Aug 2023
Becoming a STEM Ambassador - Blog by Ethan Matuki-Nyambu, Newcastle University – ICE QUEST Scholar
07th Aug 2023
There is data to show an inequality in networking, showing women are less likely to build connections, and a weaker network means less access to opportunities.
26th Jul 2023
Mia Harding, a recent marketing graduate from Leeds Beckett University, has completed her one-year placement at RTC North and secured a full-time role with the company.
21st Jul 2023
John Holmes-Carrington is a Team Leader at RTC North, and when he’s not managing his team at work, he enjoys writing fictional short stories. We caught up with John to find out all about his passion for writing.
20th Jul 2023
RTC North gets JOSCAR seal of approval for another year.
18th Jul 2023
Over three thousand young people were given the opportunity to explore careers in STEM, thanks to an exciting interactive exhibition at the VERTU Motors Arena in Newcastle.
14th Jul 2023
I thought long and hard about writing this as I’ve never been a bandwagon jumper and the press are obsessed with Artificial Intelligence, largely because no one knows what might be possible which gives license to endless speculation, nothing is too frivolous.
Over 50 North East businesses exhibited, demonstrating opportunities to explore future careers in STEM related industries including, Space, Technology (Cyber Security), Environment and Energy, and Manufacturing.
30th Jun 2023
STEMFest 2023 is taking place at the VERTU Motors Arena in Newcastle on the 4th, 5th, and 6th July. The event is organised by the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North.
28th Jun 2023
STEMFest’s Technology zone welcomes The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland as final zone supporter.
Sam McDonald is RTC Norths Finance Assistant, and we’ve recently found out this year has presented Sam with a new hobby – cold water dipping!
27th Jun 2023
For Gateshead based school, Wardley Primary, May brought an exciting trip to the USA as the schools robotics team qualified to represent the United Kingdom at the VEX Robotics World Championships.
26th Jun 2023
A team at RTC North swapped supporting businesses for hiking sticks as they took on the national Three Peaks Challenge.
19th Jun 2023
Flying into the North East from America, RTC North welcomes Jim Christensen as special guest to attend STEMFest this summer.
14th Jun 2023
10 North East schools have been successful in their applications to join the NCSC Cyber First programme, joining another current 5 schools in the region.
13th Jun 2023
Supply Chain North East supported the business with a fully funded stand at the North East Offshore Wind Exhibition in Nov-22.
The Reece Foundation will be inspiring schoolchildren and highlighting potential careers in STEM subjects next month when it supports the manufacturing zone at STEMFest.
12th Jun 2023
Local County Durham business, SCH Site Services, have successfully trialled and launched their new innovative product with support from Supply Chain North East and subsequently scooped the Technical and Innovation Award from Wates Group.
06th Jun 2023
RTC colleague Mike Skinner received support from Maggie’s, the same charity RTC is raising money for and taking on the National Three Peaks challenge in June.
02nd Jun 2023
Simpson Group are showing their support to STEMFest, providing stand out vinyl banners to bring the exhibition space to life for the 3,000 pupils across the north expected to attend.
31st May 2023
There are enormous opportunities to bring new innovation to women’s health – from female-specific areas such as maternal health, fertility, gynaecological cancers and menopause, to conditions that affect women disproportionally or differently, including osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.
Zedcomms, a marketing company based in County Durham successfully implements changes geared towards business expansion through the support of Supply Chain North East. Paul Harper, Managing Director of Zedcomms, helps develop business in the UK and overseas, and in June 2020 he engaged with Jim Barr and John Heslop from the Supply Chain North East team.
26th May 2023
With the National Three Peaks Challenge fast approaching for the RTC North team, Tasmin Wollaston tackles Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales as part of her training.
24th May 2023
Supply Chain client, Osbit, the offshore wind technology company, has established and is now operating a Netherlands business entity and office
The highly anticipated STEMFest 2023, set to inspire and connect over 3,000 schoolchildren to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), has welcomed Lockheed Martin as its latest sponsor.
16th May 2023
RTC North, a leading business specialising in supply chain, commercialisation and innovation support is proud to celebrate the 25-year service anniversaries of three incredibly valued employees.
05th May 2023
Statistics have shown that this year there have been a greater number of female than male applications for Nuffield Research Placements (NRP).
04th May 2023
An idea sparked in a hot desking facility has led two local entrepreneurs to a hot new concept – for the office desk.
01st Aug 2022
A PARTNERSHIP between a leading power technology company and the UK’s largest STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) education organisation will prepare pupils to seize the opportunities provided by the North East’s green industrial revolution.
Gateshead-based Aces Couture established in 2016 is an online retailer for urban wear fashion. Contacted RTC North to focus on e-commerce and next phase of growth.
Without RTC's help, I don’t believe we could have achieved this turnaround so quickly.
RTC were able to very quickly pull together a range of options for us as well as placing us in contact with several multi-national partners, some of which we are currently working with.
RTC North provided support to Biosignatures Limited by identifying potential collaborators within the NHS in the North East region and facilitating introductory meetings with these groups.
Brandon Medical and The Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) were introduced by the Enterprise Europe Network team at RTC North.
Cornerstone were referred to RTC through the Big Potential provider register because they wanted to make the charity more sustainable and improve opportunities for its service users.
Seaham-based Drilcorp, established in 1992, provides a broad range of drilling and borehole related services.
Durham Box is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging. Founded in 1989, Durham Box has grown to employ over 50 staff and manufactures over 20 million products a year from its Bishop Auckland base.
"RTC North's training service has allowed our staff to extend their knowledge and implement it into the business, and we have gained customers as a result! I'd definitely come back and do more training courses with RTC.
RTC provided Enviresearch with a grant assist to bring in a consultant to implement a business development strategy and grow their business.
Northumberland based Company Floki Health Ltd supports NHS Trusts in developing digital solutions to drive effectiveness and efficiency in their functions. They were referred to RTC North by an external advisor who has regularly recommended our services.