North England People and Skills

With innovative and technology companies pouring in, North England is a dynamic region in which to establish your European foothold. The 9.3 million people in our region are our greatest asset.

Our mix of highly skilled employees, world-leading research facilities, excellent universities and affordability, means that businesses in North England get superior resources at highly competitive prices. Key to the region's growth is the fact that companies can easily recruit senior-level executives and other skilled workers into the region.

Companies here also benefit from an extensive system of collaboration. Universities and businesses in North England routinely work together in product development, testing and market introduction. The strong collaboration in our region delivers superior products to market quicker and reduces costs in the process.

• North England is home to 4.7 million skilled employees, of which 1.7 million work in science and technology.
• 15 highly ranked universities, plus colleges dedicated to specific skills, consistently produce over 100,000 highly qualified graduates each year.
• Universities work with businesses to develop courses that create a well trained employee pool.