Program Agency returns as Growth Forge Brand & Marketing Partner

Program is a specialist brand and marketing agency for tech and innovation-led businesses. They help founders turn competitive advantage into real traction – aligning leadership teams, sharpening customer focus, and building the go-to-market momentum needed to scale with confidence.

Through Growth Forge, Program will bring the market insight, positioning expertise and growth strategies that help ambitious tech founders move from potential to performance.As Growth Forge supports ambitious founders to scale, innovate and strengthen performance, Westcotts will bring deep expertise across audit, digital systems and corporate tax to ensure innovation is underpinned by strong financial foundations.

Dan Pritchard, CEO of Program & Founder of Tech South West, said:
“Great tech doesn’t stall because of a lack of ambition, it stalls because gaining market traction is so hard. Our role is to help founders align with true market opportunities, uncover new opportunities, make confident choices, and build strategies that lead to real growth. We’re excited to support this year’s Growth Forge founders on that journey.”

Meet the Experts:

Isobel Shaw, Account Manager & AI Lead
Helping founders turn complex products into clear positioning, compelling messaging and actionable marketing playbooks – while embedding practical AI to accelerate execution.

Chris Noble, Creative Director
Bringing world-class brand expertise – including work with Nike and Adidas – to ambitious UK tech firms ready to step into bigger markets with a stronger identity.

Emma McLeod, Account Director
Specialist in value proposition, market positioning and narrative development, ensuring every engagement point aligns with real buyer needs and long-term ROI.

Want to find out more about Program? Get in touch: https://program.agency/

Applications for Growth Forge are open. For more information and to apply: https://www.techsouthwest.co.uk/growth-forge/