Partners
Collaboration at the Core
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

A New Model of Collaboration
Lab of the North isn’t a single building — it’s a federated network of partners, projects and pooled facilities working together through a cooperative framework.
Each partner contributes value — whether technical, physical, strategic or financial — and in return gains access to shared resources, visibility, and collaborative opportunities.
Why Partner with Lab of the North?
Current Partners Include:









Services
From transport and manufacturing to energy, health and defence — Lab of the North is helping unlock the next wave of digital transformation.
Use Cases & Projects
Examples of our work, partner collaborations and our development and testing facilities.
News & Events
Find out about the latest news and events from the Lab of the North team and partner organisations.