Grant

Northern Accelerator

A multi-university programme supporting spinout creation in the North East of England.

Quick answer

Northern Accelerator is a collaboration between the Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside supporting spinout creation. It provides proof-of-concept funding, founder/CEO recruitment support and structured spinout pathways. A multi-university programme supporting spinout creation in the North East of England. Eligibility typically requires Academics and PhD researchers at participating northern universities developing IP toward spinout. Funding is typically Proof-of-concept and CEO support.

Funding amount

Proof-of-concept and CEO support

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Idea

Provider

Northern Accelerator

Eligibility

Academics and PhD researchers at participating northern universities developing IP toward spinout.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://northernaccelerator.org/

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Programme access is via the participating universities' tech-transfer offices.

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