Northern Reach

Community overview

Northern Reach is an organization focused on building innovation ecosystems that connect entrepreneurs, government, and universities across the North of England. It was founded to address the gap between innovative ideas and the necessary networks to bring them to fruition. The organization aims to support public sector organizations in developing tech ecosystems and assist businesses in fostering innovation cultures.

Community focus

Northern Reach provides services aimed at both the public sector and businesses. For the public sector, it helps economic development leaders design and deliver innovation engagement programs, manage capacity and budget pressures, and ensure long-term sustainability of projects. For businesses, it assists large SME owners and corporate leaders in finding technical specialists, fostering an innovation culture, and developing new products and income streams.

Member value

Members benefit from access to a network of entrepreneurs, government, and universities, as well as support in developing innovation strategies and connecting with technical specialists.

Event focus

Northern Reach focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, government, and universities to foster innovation ecosystems. It supports public sector organizations in developing tech ecosystems and assists businesses in cultivating innovation cultures. The organization employs a three-step methodology that includes identifying changemakers, validating ideas, and creating pathways to funding and partnerships.

Participant value

Northern Reach provides essential services to both the public sector and businesses, helping them navigate innovation challenges and connect with necessary resources to bring ideas to fruition.