NETPark Net members can access a range of services that offer tailored business advice from a panel of regional experts on areas which include routes to market, access to finance and technology hunting.  

Consult the Expert Service NETPark Net members can liaise with the North East's leading experts in a variety of fields such as Law, Finance, Operations and Market Sectors.  We have carefully selected a panel of experts to provide the regular workshops and drop-in clinics for face-to-face meetings with users of NETPark Net.  The time and dates of these events are published on the event section of NETPark Net.  

NETintel provides your business with rapid response specialist technology and business intelligence.  This tool is essential for companies who want to remain competitive in today's knowledge driven economy. 

The NETintel service gives companies access to market information, business intelligence on areas such as competitors, suppliers and potential customer markets, access to a range of scientific papers, technology research and Intellectual Property (IP) searching.  In a rapidly changing technology market, it is imperative that businesses are aware of, and react more quickly to, new developments.   

Innovation Academy provides companies with access to the tools and expertise to develop  product and service innovation skills. The Academy provides users with access to a structured programme of workshops, peer reviews, one-to-one mentoring and webinars to bring global expertise to your business.  The Academy will encourage you and your colleagues to consider innovation, innovation techniques and practice and how they impact on your product or service development. 

Access to Finance - the NETPark Net team can work with you to help bring your business to investor-readiness. We can help  create a customised list of grant, loan and equity sources matched against your individual business needs, and work with you to introduce you to business angels and venture capital organisations.