RTC North become latest tenant for The Catalyst

Business support organisation RTC North has become the latest to take space in the Newcastle city centre innovation centre The Catalyst.

The business growth, innovation and skills agency, which has bases in Sunderland, Leeds and Daresbury, says the new location brings opportunities for growth and development. It puts RTC North at the heart of the Helix site, among other businesses and research bodies, and the move is said to be part of its strategy to increase its client base by embedding itself into key locations across the north.

Sarah Hart, RTC's director of operations, said: "We are thrilled to announce our new office space at The Catalyst in Newcastle city centre. The Catalyst offers an inspiring environment that fosters collaboration and creativity, which aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We’re excited about the potential this new location brings for growth and development, and we look forward to contributing to and benefiting from the vibrant community at The Catalyst."

Amelia Findlay, centre manager at The Catalyst said: “We’re excited to welcome the RTC North team to The Catalyst and support them as they settle in. We’re a space for growth, with our tenants always working to develop new products and services. Our supportive centre team and bespoke facilities will help make RTC North really feel at home here, and we look forward to seeing the business thrive.”

The Catalyst is home to the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing and the National Innovation Centre for Data, both of which are hosted and funded by Newcastle University in partnership with the Government. RTC joins other tenants including virtual reality simulation training specialist VRAI, independent living tech company Circadacare and biotechnology firm HexisLab.