Helping shape the north’s economy

Jan 28 2008 By The Journal

• The Harness… conference is sponsored by NorthStar Equity Investors Ltd (NSEI) and Newcastle Science City

MARION Bernard, chief executive of NorthStar Equity Investors, said: “The North-East, with its leading universities, cutting-edge research and growing knowledge-based economy is a rich source of deals and groundbreaking technologies. “We’re involved with companies that are attracting national attention with global scalable businesses created from here in the North-East.

“There are strong links between the theme of the Harness…conference and NorthStar Equity Investors. We are delighted to be involved as lead sponsor with the opportunity of raising the profile of our two funds – the North East Proof of Concept Fund and the North East Co Investment Fund – both set up with ONE North East and ERDF support, to help growing businesses in the region.”

Sarah Stewart, director of Newcastle Science City, said: “Newcastle Science City fully supports the Harness…Conference and shares similar aims with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum to encourage links with business, science and academia to deliver long-term change.

“Innovative businesses like those that will attend the conference are a vital part of future economic development, helping to shape world-class science close to home.”