5G Immersive Lab

Digital Catapult has launched this state-of-the-art 5G Immersive Lab in partnership with the North East Combined Authority to break down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East.

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This scheme is provided by Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV)

Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley (NETV)
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    Based in Eldon Square, the new Lab aims to boost digital skills, productivity and innovation across the North East region with direct access to a Vodafone 5G Standalone test bed and immersive technologies like Virtual Reality.

    Through hands-on technology workshops, business challenges and expert-led demonstrations, the lab will help businesses develop an understanding and expertise, to allow them to begin innovating with 5G and Immersive technology.

    The lab offers a versatile workspace of co-working areas, meeting rooms and event spaces. This space is also connected to the Advanced Media Production studio at PROTO in Gateshead, creating a robust testing ground for solutions in a real-world environment, accelerating the development and deployment of their products and services. Giving businesses an opportunity to build, test and learn in a collaborative low risk environment.

    Coworking space

    Fully Funded Desk Space

    If you are an SME operating out of the North East you can join their 5G Immersive programme today, where you will receive a whole host of incredible offerings including a set number of credits redeemable for fully funded desk space.

    Register here.

    Workshops and events

    Digital Catapult is hosting workshops that aim to provide businesses with insights into leveraging 5G technology and immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) to drive innovation, productivity, and growth. 

    Check Eventbrite for the latest events. 


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