Event round-up: Building Critical Infrastructure and Advancing AI
Last Tuesday (24 June), techUK hosted its Building Critical Infrastructure and Advancing AI roundtable at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh, in partnership with The Data Lab.
tech2035: techUK analysis of government Digital and Technologies Sector Plan
techUK sets out a summary of the UK Government's Digital and Technologies Sector Plan published today (Monday 23 June). This is one of the IS-8 sector plans and a key piece to accompany the wider Industrial Strategy.
tech2035: Tech is the driving force behind the Modern Industrial Strategy
techUK sets out a summary of the Industrial Strategy published today (Monday 23 June). For our analysis of the Digital and Technologies sector plan.
A policy stocktake: tech scale-ups
Last week, London Tech Week and the Spending Review brought much energy to the tech sector. But as we await the UK government’s 'full' growth offer – including the delivery of the modern industrial strategy - time to take stock on recent policy announcements relevant for scale-ups.
Event Round-Up: Driving the Digital Economy Through Local Innovation
Thank you to techUK Nations and Regions Council member Shoosmiths for hosting us at their London office during London Tech Week 2025.
Local Growth Plans
Guidance for Mayoral Strategic Authorities sets the stage for 10-year Local Growth Plans that will align local and national priorities, drive investment, and foster collaboration to boost regional economies. Read more...
Government announces £86 Billion for R&D until 2029/30
The UK’s £86 billion R&D funding plan is a major step for regional innovation and growth. In this blog, techUK shares its reaction and what needs to happen next to turn ambition into impact.
tech2035 opinion - Any successful policy moment must recognise the role that women play in the economy
The Spending Review and modern industrial strategy mark historic moments that will define this parliament and the rest of the decade. But if the next few weeks have any hopes of providing a ‘launchpad for businesses’, actions must better support women in the economy – placing them front and centre to provide the certainty that inspires active participation.
Bridging Scotland’s data and AI skills gap for the future
Guest blog by Anna Ashton-Scott, Head of Skills at The Data Lab
Smart Technology and Connectivity: Driving Efficiency in Local Government to Supporting Vulnerable Communities
Guest blog by Mark Thomas, Business Director – Public Sector at ITS Technology Group #LPSInnovation