We get things done here – fast.
As the first North East Mayor,
I’m unlocking big investment and backing bold projects. There’s never been a better time to discover what the North East has to offer.
Kim McGuinness
£14 billion of
Investment Opportunities:
Offshore wind and energy transition
Advanced manufacturing including electric vehicles
Creative industries and content
Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and process industries
Tech, digital and AI
Defence, security and space
A £54bn economy at the heart of the UK union
2,000,000 inhabitants
A diverse geography with 3 cities
A diverse geography with 3 cities, many vibrant towns, and extensive rural and coastline communities
4 world leading universities
Offering research expertise and a pipeline of STEM talent to support new investment in R&D
A £160m programme
The North East Investment Zone will create at least 4,000 jobs and attract at least £3bn of private sector investment
Investment
Profiles
