The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC)

The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) provides flexible business space and tailored business support services for SME’s across the region.

Situated on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, the BIC has 25 years’ experience of supporting the needs of the North East’s business community.

Our experienced advisers help hundreds of new businesses to start up each year by providing free one-to-one business advice, mentoring and support, workshops and seminars. The extensive events programme at the BIC provides ample opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn new skills, network and grow.