Building Stronger Local Economies
Economic growth and productivity is reliant on digital investment in our nations and regions.
techUK promotes collaboration between the UK tech sector and the public, private, and third sectors. We work with local authorities, devolved government and communities across the nations and regions to identify digital solutions to local challenges, understand local priorities, build partnerships, and help deliver change.
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What is Local Digital Capital?
What are the building blocks of Local Digital Capital?
Find out which eight components help ensure a strong digital ecosystem in our nations and regions.
Local Digital Capital Index - View the 2022 results
Find out how 12 nations and regions in the UK fared in our analysis of their digital ecosystems.
Local Digital Capital - upcoming activities
For Levelling Up to succeed it is essential the tech sector is strong across the nations and regions - this is how we deliver growth and prosperity to all of the UK. We at techUK will be playing our part in doing so – through increased regional presence and by continuing to develop the Local Digital Capital Index so that it is insightful, practical and actionable. Join us to help deliver the future we need.
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Events
Regional Spotlight on Greater Manchester, part of Digital City Festival 2023
Manchester and Online Hybrid
How can the Midlands make the UK a science and tech superpower?
Birmingham Panel discussionLocal Digital Capital Index results - how does your area perform?
Local Digital Capital Index: 2021 Findings
Read our analysis of Local Digital Capital across the UK in 2021.
Local Digital Capital Index: 2022 Findings
Read our analysis of Local Digital Capital across the UK in 2022.
Nations and Regions event videos
'Building the Future we Need' report
Join our Nations and Regions group
All techUK's work is led by our members - keep in touch or get involved by joining Nations and Regions group below.
Nations and Regions Group
Join our Nations and Regions group, which aims to ensure that tech policy reflects local experiences and priorities and that it is fit for purpose for each region and nation in the UK. We work with Combined Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships, key local community and industry stakeholders, and beyond to identify solutions to local challenges.
Our team
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
