On Friday 10 June we held an online How to Win a Tech South West Award event, bringing together sponsors, judges and previous winners to…
Dan Pritchard10 June 2022
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Bishop Fleming is a leading UK accountancy firm that has supported the Tech South West Awards since their inception in 2019. This year it is the official Headline…
Dan Pritchard9 May 2022
The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a fourth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector. Covering the…
Dan Pritchard28 April 2022
South West cyber security specialists Censornet, sponsors of the SW Tech Analysis Report 2022, provide inside on the growing cyber threat facing British businesses -…
Dan Pritchard31 March 2022
Caroline Orr, Marketing Director at Astley Media, shares her insight on the SW Tech Analysis Report and how tech brands in the region can plug into regional opportunities.…
Dan Pritchard25 March 2022
Dr Andrew Dean, Head of Regional Impact at the University of Exeter, shares his insight on the inaugural South West Tech Analysis Report and why our Universities can…
Dan Pritchard16 March 2022
Dave Tansley, UK vice chair at Deloitte, shares his insight on the inaugural South West Tech Analysis Report and why this report will galvanise the tech…
Dan Pritchard7 March 2022
The South West of England’s tech sector is set to grow to almost £20bn gross value added (GVA) a year by 2026, creating over 125,000…
Dan Pritchard3 March 2022
Dan Pritchard, co-founder of Tech South West, introduces the South West Tech Analysis Report 2022. The most comprehensive research project ever conducted into the South…
Dan Pritchard3 March 2022
Software development company Rocketmakers have been crowned champions of the South West’s first region-wide corporate esports festival. The Bath-based firm pipped 15 other organisations from…
Dan Pritchard25 February 2022
Insight provided by Colin Dart, Technology Manager at SETsquared Exeter. SETsquared Exeter are supporters of the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early…
Dan Pritchard25 January 2022
2022 looks set to be another huge year of growth for the tech ecosystem in the South West. At Tech South West we want to…
Dan Pritchard24 January 2022
FD Works is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West. The…
Dan Pritchard18 January 2022
This blog was written by Sam Simpson of FounderCatalyst. FounderCatalyst is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early…
Dan Pritchard14 January 2022
Have you ever wondered about what it takes to build effective media relations? When people think about journalists and the media, they often conjure up…
Dan Pritchard15 December 2021
FD Works is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West. As…
Dan Pritchard10 December 2021
King Recruit is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West. Do…
Dan Pritchard9 December 2021
During February half term 2022, Exeter College and Tech South West are hosting an entire afternoon of competitive gaming with big businesses and organisations from…
Dan Pritchard8 December 2021
FounderCatalyst is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West. Whether your…
Dan Pritchard2 December 2021
Tech South West Awards 2021 Winners Announced Tech South West's annual Awards took place on 25th November 2021 at the fantastic new development at…
Dan Pritchard25 November 2021
This thought leadership piece was provided by tech marketing experts Astley Media. Astley Media are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator…
Dan Pritchard11 November 2021
This thought leadership piece was provided by Granted Consultancy. Granted Consultancy are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage…
Dan Pritchard10 November 2021
This thought leadership piece was provided by FD Works. FD Works are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage…
Dan Pritchard4 November 2021
This thought leadership piece was provided by FounderCatalyst. FounderCatalyst are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies…
Dan Pritchard3 November 2021
SETsquared Exeter are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West. The Tech South…
Dan Pritchard1 November 2021
After over 20 years in recruitment Helen Plumridge launched King Recruit in 2015 from a small home office with two young children to consider. King…
Dan Pritchard28 October 2021
Granted Consultancy is a delivery partner for the StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage startups in the South West. Sometimes it can be…
Dan Pritchard25 October 2021
RSM is a delivery partner for the StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage startups in the South West. All new companies need funding…
Dan Pritchard20 October 2021
Tech South West is delighted to announce the cohort of startups taking part in the StartUp Studio accelerator programme this autumn. Now in its second…
Dan Pritchard15 October 2021
It’s never been easier to get your word out. Digital technology and social media have made it almost effortless to communicate your brand and publish…
Dan Pritchard30 September 2021
Live streaming platforms, carbon-neutral artificial reef systems and an app to support breastfeeding mothers are among the technologies developed by finalists at this year’s Tech…
Dan Pritchard27 September 2021
Early stage tech companies in the South West need clearer signposting to the funding opportunities that are available to them in the region, a new…
Dan Pritchard22 September 2021
Paul Jones, Senior Manager for the South West at the British Business Bank, the UK’s economic development bank, discusses some of the routes to finance…
Dan Pritchard9 September 2021
Culture is a complex, subjective yet powerful force – one that every organisation needs to understand and harness. It is the backbone of any resilient…
Dan Pritchard17 August 2021
This is a guest post from Bishop Fleming, a Top 30 accounting firm in the UK and an award winning tax practice. Bishop Fleming are the…
Dan Pritchard29 July 2021
A StartUp Studio Insight blog from accountancy experts RSM. RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to middle market leaders, globally.…
Dan Pritchard1 July 2021
The South West's first ever StartUp Studio pitch event took place last week, with startups from across the region pitching to a panel of investors,…
Dan Pritchard29 June 2021
In the latest in our StartUp Studio Insight blog series, marketing and communications experts Astley Media provide insight into developing an impactful personal brand as…
Dan Pritchard24 June 2021
A guest post from non-dilutive funding experts Granted Consultancy, as part of the StartUp Studio Insight blog series. R&D grant funding is a competitive and…
Dan Pritchard17 June 2021
An interview with Mike Oaten of Regulation Technologies. Regulation Technologies is a Somerset-based information technology startup taking part in the Tech South West StartUp…
Dan Pritchard16 June 2021
An interview with Brenton Sequeira of BandLess. BandLess is a company developing deep learning-based blood pressure monitoring solutions taking part in the Tech South West…
Dan Pritchard10 June 2021
In the latest StartUp Studio Insight blog, John Barrow of accountancy experts Azure provides guidance around taking control of your business Feeling dominated by…
Dan Pritchard10 June 2021
Research to reveal key learnings and opportunities for South West’s tech sector. Workplace culture experts Interaction are partnering with Tech South West to create the region’s…
Dan Pritchard9 June 2021
A StartUp Studio Insight blog from accountancy experts RSM. RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to middle market leaders, globally.…
Dan Pritchard3 June 2021
An interview with Olivia Stodieck, founder of Dapta. Olivia Stodieck shares her experience of the Tech South West StartUp Studio, what she has learned, and…
Dan Pritchard2 June 2021
In the latest in our StartUp Studio Insight blog series, marketing and communications experts Astley Media provide insight into establishing an authentic brand identity. Astley…
Dan Pritchard27 May 2021
An interview with David Smee, Founder of Bristol-based electronics startup AniBotics. AniBotics is one of ten companies taking part in the Tech South West StartUp…
Dan Pritchard27 May 2021
A guest post from non-dilutive funding experts Granted Consultancy, as part of the StartUp Studio Insight blog series. Grant funding has the ability to significantly…
Dan Pritchard20 May 2021
An interview with Matthew Vamplew, Co-founder and CEO of Bristol mental health care startup Paranimo. Paranimo is one of ten companies taking part in the…
Dan Pritchard17 May 2021
In the latest StartUp Studio Insight blog, accountancy experts Azure provide guidance around setting meaningful and measurable goals for growth. Don't skip the first…
Dan Pritchard13 May 2021
In the latest StartUp Studio Insight blog, RSM share their insight into debt, funding and the tech industry. RSM is a leading provider of audit,…
Dan Pritchard6 May 2021
The annual Tech South West Awards are back for their third year to celebrate the region’s tech sector in 2021. Covering the whole of the…
Dan Pritchard5 May 2021
In the latest in our StartUp Studio Insight blog series, marketing and communications experts Astley Media provide 5 steps to success for tech firms. …
Dan Pritchard29 April 2021
Monday April 26 saw the launch of the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a new accelerator programme for early stage tech companies in the South…
Dan Pritchard29 April 2021
The University of Exeter’s Digital Hub is reaching out to technology leaders and innovators across the region to get involved in the upcoming Festival of…
Dan Pritchard29 April 2021
In the second of our StartUp Studio Insight blogs, non-dilutive funding experts Granted Consultancy provide a run-down of grant funding for R&D projects. What types…
Dan Pritchard23 April 2021
The annual Tech South West Awards are back to honour innovation, advancement and achievement across the region. Covering the whole of the South West from…
Dan Pritchard22 April 2021
In the first of our StartUp Studio Insight blogs, John Barrow of Azure provides guidance for early-stage startups around communications, strategy, culture, and developing a…
Dan Pritchard15 April 2021
The first cohort for the new Tech South West StartUp Studio has been announced. The programme will feature ten tech firms specialising in robotics, healthtech,…
Dan Pritchard9 April 2021
Tech leaders have ‘gathered’ for the first Tech Leadership Forum for the South West of England. Hosted by Tech South West, the online event saw…
Dan Pritchard1 April 2021
How is the South West driving the immersive tech revolution? How can the tech sector better support the talent pipeline in the region? Those are…
Dan Pritchard24 March 2021
Tech companies across the South West are expecting a positive and profitable 2021, according to a new survey. Some 80% are confident or very confident…
Dan Pritchard11 March 2021
In November 2020 the Tech South West Awards were held completely virtually for the first time. The Tech South West Awards are all about showcasing…
Dan Pritchard4 February 2021
Our January Tech Gathering will shine a spotlight on a new collaborative project taking place in the South West
Dan Pritchard21 January 2021
Could you offer a young person the opportunity for a rewarding and insightful encounter learning about your business and sector? The Heart of the South…
Dan Pritchard14 January 2021
The Tech South West Annual Survey is back. Anyone working in or around tech in the South West can take part. The findings will help…
Dan Pritchard13 January 2021
StartUp Studio, a growth programme for early stage tech startups in the South West of England, has been launched. Tech South West has teamed up…
Dan Pritchard18 December 2020
Tech South West Awards 2020 opened with a bang! Newly commissioned drone footage of some of our amazing science parks, tech centres and inspiring landscapes…
Dan Pritchard4 December 2020
Tech South West's annual Awards took place on 26th November 2020. For the first time, the Awards was held virtually due to restrictions imposed by…
Dan Pritchard27 November 2020
Tech firms in the South West are optimistic that the changes to ways of working caused by Covid-19 are a source of opportunity for the…
Dan Pritchard15 October 2020
Robotic underwater surveys, life-saving technology to accelerate epilepsy diagnosis and a tech platform supplying over 100 million items of PPE are amongst the array of…
Dan Pritchard28 September 2020
Leading tech companies and individuals from across the region make it on to the 2020 shortlist. Celebrating the best ‘tech in the west’, the awards…
Dan Pritchard25 September 2020
In the September edition of our Tech Gathering series we'll be exploring investment, opportunities and the economic recovery. It’s on Thursday September 24 at 10.00…
Dan Pritchard7 September 2020
On Thursday August 27 the Tech South West Tech Gathering took the form of a Great Big Tech in the West Quiz, with members and…
Dan Pritchard31 August 2020
Do you know your bandwidth from your backend? Your Dawlish from your Durdle Door? Your YouTube from your yottabyte? The fun quiz will test our…
Dan Pritchard17 August 2020
The Tech Gathering schedule for 2020 has been released. The series began earlier this year in response to the lockdown and the loss of human…
Dan Pritchard30 July 2020
Space, startups and digital support: that’s the order of the day at our next Tech Gathering.
Dan Pritchard24 July 2020
Tech South West supports, recognises and celebrates the people and organisations who make the South West tech sector great. We are a free community of…
Dan Pritchard10 July 2020
Get ready for lively chat on organisational culture, staff empowerment and fostering trust in the workplace. It’s the new Tech South West TribeTech podcast! Hosts…
Dan Pritchard1 July 2020
22nd June 2020 Steve Caunter, Assistant Principal – Hi Tech & Digital at South Devon College, provides an insight into esports, his thoughts on the…
Dan Pritchard24 June 2020
Barriers to growth, funding availability, economic prospects, and the challenges of Covid-19 are some of the areas highlighted in a new survey of the region’s…
Dan Pritchard17 June 2020
“If you do not manage culture, it manages you, and you may not even be aware of the extent to which this is happening.” Edgar…
Dan Pritchard10 June 2020
Tech South West are hosting the first in our monthly Tech Gathering series on Thursday May 21 10-11.30am. This free virtual event, via the Hopin…
Dan Pritchard14 May 2020
Heroes who are helping as part of the nation’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will be honoured at this year’s Tech South West Awards. Launching…
Dan Pritchard27 April 2020
