Transformational Projects | ONE

Since its formation at the end of 2015, ONE has identified transformational opportunities for the region’s economy and developed these into funded projects in delivery. ONE worked with industry, the public sector, universities and research institutes, and government to achieve this. Projects in delivery include ONE Tech Hub, BioHub and SeedPod.

ONE’s current transformational projects in development include Seafood Transformation Project, North East Adventure Tourism, Gourmet Food Festival and Best-In-Class Hospitality.

ONE Tech Hub – where incubating and scaling tech businesses and the growing company cluster innovate and develop new industrial digital solutions.

BioHub – a transformational combination of support, facilities, networks and accommodation for life sciences collaborative innovation and commercialisation to grow new and existing companies, transform healthcare and improve patient outcomes.

SeedPod – the go-to food and drink industry hub for innovation and technology adoption, market and product development, and global consumer focus, accelerating business growth and nurturing next generation entrepreneurial businesses.

Seafood Transformation Project – an action and investment plan for new processing capacity, more value-adding activity, and international market development with new factories and advanced manufacturing delivering productivity and environmental gains and increasing the value and number of jobs in coastal communities.

North East Adventure Tourism – building on the region's natural environment with investment in flagship facilities, new products and market development to attract a more significant share of the high-growth UK adventure tourism market.

Gourmet Food Festival – developing a place-based food and drink festival to showcase the region's world-class produce from land and sea to UK and international audiences, attract high-value visitors, inspire young people to work in the sector, and encourage consumers to buy sustainable, locally-sourced produce.

Best-in-class Hospitality – making the region a leader in hospitality skills development, training and leadership, attracting the brightest and best talent into the sector to create world-class visitor experiences and grow the visitor economy.