A growing number of Black founders in the UK's Northeast are reshaping the tech scene away from London.Middlesbrough has emerged as a leading tech hub with a high growth rate and talent density.Startups like Carbonetrix, Innovarie, and Japaflex led by Black entrepreneurs are driving innovation in the Northeast.Carbonetrix, founded by Dr. Suhaib Arogundade, focuses on AI-powered carbon management for the AEC industry.Innovarie, founded by Yusuff Adeniyi Giwa, offers AI-powered business evaluation tools for entrepreneurs.Japaflex, founded by Ajibola Agbaje, is a social app facilitating connections based on location and cultural backgrounds.These startups aim to solve real-world problems using technology and data-driven solutions.Entrepreneurs like Giwa, Arogundade, and Agbaje are driving innovation and connectivity in the Northeast.The tech scene is diversifying, with a focus on inclusive, mission-driven startups outside traditional tech hubs.London is no longer the sole epicenter of tech innovation in the UK.