Tech Pulse Tracker

The Tech Pulse Tracker provides live data on the current state of the South West tech sector.

Compiled with support from over 50 tech companies across the region, the tracker gives real-time insights into the vibrant and rapidly evolving technology landscape of the South West, offering a comprehensive overview of key metrics that define the health and growth of tech in the South West.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, policy maker, or simply curious about the tech scene in our region, scroll down to learn more about our dynamic tech ecosystem.

Updated: Q2 2024

Prospects and confidence

How successful was 2023 for your organisation?

How positive are you about your organisation’s prospects in 2024?

What do you regard as the biggest barriers to the growth of your organisation?

Funding

Have you secured external funding for your organisation in 2023?

Are you less concerned or more concerned about the availability of funding for your organisation in 2024 compared with 2023?

Funding secured in 2023 / Funding expected in 2024

Talent and recruitment

Do you expect your organisation to recruit more, the same or fewer people in 2024 compared with 2023?

If you plan to hire in 2024, what level will the hire be at?

What do you think are the biggest obstacles to recruiting tech talent in the South West?

Priorities

What do you think are the region’s tech sector priorities?

What should Tech South West’s priorities be for 2024?

Training and skills

What types of training would be most useful within your organisation?

The annual Tech Barometer!

What will the top tech trends be in 2024?