June 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

Ignite CEO Jo York shares the three tips - and all important resources - that she recommends to all aspiring founders.

November 17, 2023

People ask me what we offer on our programmes. And while I tell them it's a combination of highly targeted hybrid workshops, one-on-one mentoring with experienced entrepreneurs, £100Ks of perks and, depending on the programmes, grants and trips - It's actually a much harder question to answer. In short, whatever stage you’re at, we can help you do even better and get there faster.

October 20, 2023

We’re excited to announce that applications have opened for not one, but TWO, Ignite programmes

June 26, 2023

The term Accelerator is used quite broadly and as a busy startup founder, we know you are stretched for time. How do you decide if the Ignite Accelerator is right for you?

April 27, 2023

On June 7th 2023, fifteen North East tech startups will be pitching their ideas to people like you (aka, the public). We’d love for you to join us!

December 13, 2022

Around 6 months ago, Lisa joined our team as our Community & Communications Manager. Here, she shares her learnings to date.

November 3, 2022

Here are 7 things I didn’t know before running both a Pre-Accelerator and an Accelerator, which led me to work closely with over 20 startups & speaking to more than 100 founders over the last 12 months.

September 27, 2022

Funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, the 5-month programme will help early stage founders build a business with high scaling potential.

September 22, 2022

We’re excited to announce we have appointed Jo York as our new CEO to oversee the delivery of our startup programmes and alumni engagement.

August 23, 2022

The programme, which is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, is designed to help high potential companies with proven traction, to grow and plan for seed investment.

June 22, 2022

"A million reasons why every start-up should apply for an accelerator... and probably this one" - Ignite alumni Tom Bunten (Founder of Grid Finder) shares his Ignite story.

March 28, 2022

This vacancy is now closed. Ignite Community and Communications Manager. This role is all about supporting the North East tech community.

March 28, 2022

This vacancy has now closed - Ignite Operations Manager. This is an admin focused role that makes sure that everything runs smoothly.

January 31, 2022

Ignite North East has revealed the 15 early-stage start-ups that will be participating in its 2022 pre-accelerator programme.

November 10, 2021

Ignite has been chosen to run the RAENG programme in Northern Ireland, helping the founders to develop their idea, launch the company and raise further investment.

October 18, 2021

8 years ago, Jo joined Ignite and it changed her life in so many ways for the better. In fact, it was the best decision she ever made.

March 12, 2019

Let’s put our energy into supporting founders and creating companies that can have a real impact on the world, regardless of whether they’re writing code or arranging molecules.