Launched by the Prime Minister and Chancellor in February, Tech Nation 2015 was the first comprehensive, community-driven analysis of tech clusters across the UK. Last year, over 2,000 digital technology companies were canvassed, right across the country, but Cambridge organisations, especially in the life sciences sector, were sadly under-represented.
Now digital businesses across the UK are being encouraged to complete the Tech Nation 2016 survey, the results of which will form the backbone of the research. The aim is to increase substantially on the number of respondents to get an even more in- depth picture of how the UK digital economy has developed over the past 12 months.
Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/1KnDmd3
Why complete the survey?
- You can help chart the development of companies powering the UK’s digital economy
- £1000 worth of tickets for this year’s Web Summit are up for grabs
- International exposure with the chance to be featured in the Tech Nation report
Tech City UK has partnered with innovation charity Nesta to build on the success of the first report and delve deeper into the UK tech ecosystem – with the help of marketing and big data specialists Growth Intelligence as core data partner.
Gerard Grech, CEO, Tech City UK commented: “Tech Nation 2015 was the first data deep dive into the DNA of the UK’s digital economy. For 2016, we want to go even further to understand the growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities to propel the UK to the centre of global digital innovation.”
Geoff Mulgan, CEO, Nesta, commented: “This is a fantastic partnership which will help investors, entrepreneurs and policy makers understand Britain's fast-growing tech economy, using cutting edge digital tools to map where and how it's growing.”
Tech Nation is an interactive data project that demonstrates the growth of digital clusters across the UK. Most significantly, it was the first community-driven research providing a holistic snapshot of the UK digital economy. Featuring data on clusters from Edinburgh to Bournemouth, Tech Nation 2015 demonstrated the depth of digital innovation, with entrepreneurial spirit existing in towns and cities across the UK.
Help to make Tech Nation 2016 even more advanced and inclusive, and make sure it showcases the Cambridge Phenomenon, by taking part in the survey now.
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