Tech South West works across three main pillars to support the tech sector:
Funding
Enabling greater investment into the South West tech sector by connecting founders with investors and stimulating the angel community.
Talent
Bridging the gap between education and industry, and supporting young people into world-changing tech careers.
Business support
Providing startup and scaleup companies with the support they need to reach their next stage of growth.
What's on in 2026
Apply to our Growth Forge Accelerator
Growth Forge is the South West’s year‑round accelerator for ambitious tech founders.
In 2026, the programme evolves into a flexible, stage‑based model designed to support you whether you’re validating, growing or scaling. With monthly modules, expert support, peer groups, dedicated mentoring and four in‑person Growth Days, you’ll get the structure, clarity and community you need to move faster.
If you’re ready to sharpen your strategy, build momentum and connect with founders across the region, now’s the perfect time to join.
Ready to pitch your tech?
PitchUp! is our series of online pitch events designed to connect South West tech founders with active investors and open real funding opportunities. Selected companies pitch their vision to a panel of experienced investors, receive direct feedback, and build meaningful connections with potential funders.
Each session brings together ambitious entrepreneurs and investors ranging from angel networks to venture capital funds, all actively looking for South West opportunities. Previous participants have secured follow‑up meetings, investment conversations and new partnerships — exactly the kind of door‑opening outcomes PitchUp! is designed to create.
Our members and partners include:
Join Tech South West+
Tech South West+ allows tech companies and sector suppliers to plug into the region's most vibrant community.
Benefits include:
- Learning and development for your teams through dynamic Peer Groups
- Employee access to the only regional Tech Hub venue pass for the South West of England
- Exclusive offers and tailored support opportunities covering funding, talent and business growth
- Tech South West+ membership for all your organisation’s South West-based employees
- 20 free job listings per year
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Exclusive offers from partner organisations
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Access to Tech South West trusted partners
