How can Newcastle University support your business?
Whether you're ready to host your first intern, grow your team, or looking to collaborate on research and innovation, Newcastle University offers a range of opportunities to help your business grow.
Below is a guide to the different ways your business can engage with the University.
For more information on any of the opportunities outlined below please reach out to our Start Up Ecosystem Lead, Hannah Gibson hannah.gibson@ncl.ac.uk - Staff Profile | Careers Service | Newcastle University
Arrow Innovation project
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 150 hours |
No cost |
Arrow Innovation |
Collaborative Research
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Variable |
Successful funding application or company funded |
Liaise with Newcastle Innovations Collaboration Opportunities | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University
|
Contract Research
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Variable |
Variable |
Collaboration Opportunities | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University |
CPD courses
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Flexible – set or custom |
Variable |
CPD: Short Courses & Programmes | Newcastle University | Newcastle University |
Degree Apprenticeship (MSc/MBA/MEng)
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Course-dependent |
Apprenticeship levy: SMEs pay 5%, government pays 95% - funding band is degree specific |
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships | Newcastle University | Newcastle University |
Facilities/Equipment
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Variable |
Variable, e.g. pay per use or for contract research via Facility staff. |
Facilities and Equipment | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University |
KTP Associate
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
12-36 months
|
Typical cost
for SME £28-33K
per year, with total
value of £90-100K
per year
|
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University |
National Innovation Centres for Ageing (NICA), Data (NICD), and Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Variable |
Variable |
Ageing: - National Innovation Centre for Aging: National Innovation Centre Ageing - VOICE®: Home | Voice National Innovation Centre for Data: Home | National Innovation Centre for Data National Innovation Centre of Rural Enterprise: National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise | NICRE
|
START UP Ecosystem
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible |
No cost Explore ways to support student & graduate startup Founders – guest speakers, networking |
Start-up support | Newcastle University |
Student Internship
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible |
Based on duration. 50 hours - £750 bursary fully subsidised by the Careers Service 100 hours – bursary £1500, employer contribution £750 plus VAT 200 hours – bursary £3000, employer contribution £1500 plus VAT |
Funding for student internships | Newcastle University |
Student Placement
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 months |
Variable, stipend required |
Recruit a placement student | Newcastle University
|
Student Project: Undergraduate & Masters
| Time-frame | Cost/Contribution | Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1-2 months |
Project specific, possibly no cost |
Academic(s) you wish to collaborate with – policies differ between academic schools Support our students | Newcastle University
|
| Masters | 3-6 months |