North East BIC

Sector: Business Management & Consultancy

Unlock Your Business Potential with the North East BIC Looking for the perfect place to launch, grow, or scale your business? The North East BIC offers more than just office space—it’s a thriving hub of innovation, collaboration, and expert support designed to help businesses succeed. Nestled on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, our 14-acre business park is home to a diverse range of businesses, from ambitious start-ups to established industry leaders. With flexible and affordable office, lab, and industrial space, plus top-class meeting and conference facilities, we provide the ideal environment for businesses to flourish. But we’re more than just a great location. Each year, our expert business advisers help hundreds of entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality with free one-to-one advice, mentoring, workshops, and seminars. Whether you're starting out or looking to expand, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. And it doesn’t stop in Sunderland! We currently manage four business centres—two in Sunderland and two in Darlington—offering even more opportunities for businesses across the region. Whatever stage you're at the North East BIC is here to help you grow. Get in touch today and let’s make your business ambitions a reality!

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Former cinema restoration showcasing community spirit

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Growing Wellness Space opens new North East studio

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Hundreds receive wellbeing boost from rural arts group

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Much-loved community farm saved from closure thanks to business support

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Reports of rise in mature entrepreneurs

A LEADING North East provider of business support is encouraging those aged 50 and over to consider self-employment, after it saw enquiries for start-up support increase throughout the pandemic.Proving that entrepreneurship isn’t just a young person’s game, the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) reported that 21% of ...

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International bodyguard puts down roots

After a career protecting the lives of everyone from the most vulnerable to the world’s most powerful, Harry Welshman has finally put down roots in Sunderland where he’s launched his own security business.When Covid-19 grounded international bodyguard Harry in the UK, he decided to use the time ...

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Environmental company launched in North East

An innovative environmental company has opened a new base in the North East as part of plans to expand and create jobs.ATG Group has launched its northern office at Sunderland’s North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) as it announced a new contract with Sunderland City Council to ...

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Skills start-up ticks all the right boxes

A NEWLY launched business is hoping to play a key role in plugging the nation’s skills gap, after landing contracts with a number of major blue-chips. Just five months since its launch, Path2Solutions has been tasked with sourcing talent for the UK operations of some of the world’...

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First Innovation Central start-up launches hospitality solution

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