Local Tech Ready for Take-Off: 14 New Projects Backing Businesses and Jobs

Published on October 15, 2025

The UK government has unveiled 14 new tech projects across England as part of its commitment to boosting regional innovation and business growth. These initiatives will support local businesses and job creation across digital, green and advanced skills sectors.

Among the investments:

  • Funding for digital clusters and innovation hubs to strengthen tech ecosystems in towns outside London

  • Support for SME scale-ups, with matched investment, mentoring and infrastructure

  • Expansion of digital skills training programmes to help local communities and workforces adapt and thrive

These projects are part of the broader plan to spread opportunity and innovation beyond major hubs and ensure that technology-led business growth reaches all regions.

👉 Read more here: GOV.UK – Local tech ready for take-off as 14 projects unveiled
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