As the list above shows, there is a diverse range of opportunity in Newcastle, particularly in sectors such as science and healthcare, creative and digital and marine. The large workforce is another big benefit for businesses; there are currently around one million people of working age within a 30 minute drive of the city. The city's two universities provide highly-skilled graduates for diverse sectors, and the city has a graduate retention rate of 55% - one of the highest in the UK.

Newcastle also has great transport links and a strategic location as a gateway to the European continent and further afield. There's three major ports, regular trains to London, and the city's airport with flights to 85 destinations.