Business Tees Valley

21/10/2026

Looking to build a strong consortium for our delivery partner framework? 🤝

Use our Supplier Noticeboard to connect with organisations that can add expertise, capacity and specialist support to your bid. Find the right partners and build a consortium ready to deliver for businesses across Tees Valley.

Find out more here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/c7gPq

20/10/2026

Behind every successful business, project and community initiative are people making a difference every day ✨

The North East Women of Excellence Awards have been created to celebrate the outstanding women helping shape the future of our region 🌍

From entrepreneurs and innovators to leaders and community champions, now is the chance to recognise their achievements ⭐

We’re proud to be sponsoring the awards, nominate a colleague, business leader, mentor or community role model today 👉 https://orlo.uk/t9zqQ

20/10/2026

🌊 Looking to explore opportunities in the offshore wind sector?

Join industry leaders, developers, contractors, buyers and suppliers at Offshore Wind North East. With future offshore wind developments off the North East coast creating significant supply chain opportunities, this is a great chance to make connections, gain insight and position your business for future projects.

📅 12 November 2026
📍 Beacon of Light, Sunderland

Come and see us on Stand D07 to find out more about the opportunities in Tees Valley.

Book your place ➡️ https://orlo.uk/shxgu

19/10/2026

The father of PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, joined four hundred game developers and publishers at the Riverside Stadium for the Game Republic New Horizons Conference last week 🎮

Hear what he had to say 👇

19/10/2026

🚀 Looking to break into the space sector or grow your business in the industry?

Join Understanding the Space Ecosystem: Supply Chain Challenges, Gaps and Opportunities on 2 December at the Space Enterprise Lab, NETPark. Connect with industry experts, explore emerging opportunities in the space and defence sectors, and help shape future innovation and collaboration across the North East.

📅 Wednesday 2 December
🕜 10:00 - 12:30
📍 Space Enterprise Lab, NETPark, Sedgefield

Register now ➡️

Join our expert led Roundtable event to identify real industry challenges, develop collaborative solutions and create a pathway towards future projects, innovation and activity.

16/10/2026

Great products and services mean little if customers can't find you 🖥️

Join Invest Hartlepool for The Curse of Invisible Marketing, and learn practical ways to improve your visibility, attract more customers and focus your marketing budget where it will make the biggest impact.

Perfect for business owners, directors and managers looking for straightforward advice they can put into action straight away.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Practical marketing insights

📅 Tuesday 20 October
📍 The BIS, Hartlepool

Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/CqD31

15/10/2026

Could your business help a young person take their next step into employment? 👷

Through the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme, local employers can offer structured, paid work placements of up to five months to support 18-21 year olds who are not in education, employment or training.

You'll help young people gain valuable skills and experience, with support available through subsidised placements and training grants.

Find out how your business can get involved ➡️ https://orlo.uk/yH5Sl

14/10/2026

📢 We'll be exhibiting at the Tees Business Showcase & Forum 2026 on 20 October at the Riverside Stadium.

Come and visit us at Stand 15 to learn more about the opportunities available to businesses across the region.

The Tees Business Showcase & Forum is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local businesses, discover new opportunities and hear from industry leaders from across the region.

Register for free here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/BT0Tl

13/10/2026

📢 SEVEN LOTS. ONE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

Procurement is now live for Business Tees Valley Delivery Partners across seven areas:

1️⃣ Foundational Economy - £3.5M
2️⃣ Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Industrial Technologies - £1.8M
3️⃣ Digital and Tech - £1.8M
4️⃣ Creative and Cultural Industries - £1.2M
5️⃣ Games - £600K
6️⃣ Female Founders - £600K
7️⃣ Specialist Expertise Network - £2.5M

Could your organisation help businesses across Tees Valley start, strengthen and scale?

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://orlo.uk/ojtfb