About
Lab of the North is a federated innovation centre uniting leading universities, industry partners, and public sector organisations across the North of England.
We develop, test, and deploy next-generation connectivity solutions — from 5G and 6G to IoT, edge computing, and private networks. Our mission is to accelerate real-world innovation that transforms industries and communities.
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Partners
Lab of the North is powered by a growing alliance of partners from across the North of England. Together, we are creating a shared platform to unlock the full potential of advanced connectivity — for our industries, communities, and future generations.
Our partners come from five core sectors:
- Universities – World-leading research and facilities
- SMEs – Agile innovators solving real-world problems
- Large Industry – Sector leaders driving deployment and scale
- Local Government – Enabling public transformation and regional growth
- Specialised Facilities – Testbeds, labs, and unique physical assets
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Our Services
From transport and manufacturing to energy, health and defence — Lab of the North is helping unlock the next wave of digital transformation.
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Use Cases & Projects
See some examples of our work, partner collaborations and our development and testing facilities.
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Get Involved
Interested in working with us? Whether you’re a startup, a local authority, or a global tech player — we’re ready to collaborate.
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Latest News & Events
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Lab of the North at FYUZ 2025
This year was the first time that Lab of The North attended FYUZ 2025,...
Lab of the North Event Updates
What have we done so far? At the end of September 2025, we had...
Connected Britain
We’re looking forward to attending Connected Britain 2025 over the next two days. It’s...