Tech and Digital Platform, ConnectTVT has partnered with research consultancy, Beauhust, to map out the most ambitious businesses in the Thames Valley and analyse the impact of Covid-19. The COVID-19 Business Impact report concludes the Thames Valley’s high growth tech sector will be a core...
fDi Magazine, published by the Financial Times, has unveiled its Europe’s Top Cities and Regions of the Future for 2020/21. The annual list gives an overview of the best locations in terms of global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics, taking into account the regions’ and...
Companies in the Thames Valley region were once again included in the 2020 Queen’s Award. This highlights the region’s prominent position as it continues to lead the UK in innovation, sustainable development and international trade. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is an awards programme for British...
Oxford has been listed as one of the top 20 European investment tech cities, just after Helsinki and Dublin, with £200 million raised in 2019. The report also mentions that the South East hosts seven digital tech unicorns, of which two are based in the...
The 2020 Cities Outlook Report, published by Centre for Cities, highlights the continued positive economic performance of some of the key Thames Valley towns and cities. The report uses Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to measure the economic performance of cities and towns across the...
Rural businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a guaranteed £35 million in government funding in order to create new jobs, boost tourism and unlock growth in rural areas. This figure could be increased to £50 million if there are enough high-quality applications. The...
MEPC have confirmed that the 138,000 sqft speculative development scheme at its high-tech business estate Silverstone Park will be increased to 258,000 sqft due to market demand. The increase in development will enable an extra 13 industrial units, workshops and R&D facilities. The premise will be...
A £2 million Local Growth Fund grant has been awarded by the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to the University of Buckingham for the establishment of a Centre for Computing and AI. Four new courses will be on offer, including new undergraduate and masters programmes...
Supporting and developing the county’s significant creative sector, the industry has been given a major boost by Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP), who have announced £4 million in new funding for three initiatives. Aligned with the four Grand Challenges of the Government’s modern Industrial...
Westcott Venture Park is to become the first business park in the UK to be carbon-negative, following the approval of plans for the UK’s first unsubsidised on-site solar photovoltaic power plant, which will make the existing solar park seven times bigger. The largest business park in Buckinghamshire, the...