Welcome to North East England
Inspiring and supporting business, innovation, technology and talent
With a regional economy of £38.8bn, North East England has established an international reputation for innovation. And when it comes to business, over 500 leading international companies, including 40% of Dow Jones listed businesses, have made the region their home. In fact, in 2007 the region ranked among the top five performing regions for foreign direct investment.
And it's not hard to see why. A multi-million pound investment in research, excellent connectivity, academic excellence within the region's universities, a dynamic and flexible skills base and a superb support structure for inward investment are all supported by an excellent quality of life offer and some of the lowest commuting times in Europe.
A strong industrial heritage is providing the platform for a renaissance in the region's history. Significant investment together with industry expertise and excellence in research is positioning North East England as a dynamic and influencial centre for innovation and business success in some of the world's fastest growing industry sectors. The region is leading the way in energy and low carbon technology, chemicals, automotive and advanced manufacturing, healthcare and lifesciences and digital media and animation.
Added to this the quality of life on offer in the region is second to none. Named the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England in the 2008 Lonely Planet Bluelist, the region offers a diverse mix of city, countryside and coast. This together with excellent schools, many ranked within the top 200 in the country, some of the best performing NHS hospitals in the country and a wide range of quality housing in attractive locations, makes North East England a great place to live and work.
