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Introducing techUK
Volcrowe/ Nemode Workshop. 22/4/15
About techUK
techUK represents the companies and technologies that are defining today the world that we will live in tomorrow.
More than 850 companies are members of techUK. Collectively they employ more than 700,000 people,about half of all tech sector jobs in the UK.
These companies range from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups.
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Total Database > 100,000TechMap
Full Membership
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Networks > 20,000
techUK’s target reach – 3 year plan(BIS Business Population Estimates – 2012)
What does techUK do?
techUK has a clear, simple mission:
• To ensure the UK is a great place for tech companies to locate & grow
• To ensure that technology is good for the whole of the UK economy
• To ensure that technology is good for UK citizens and society.
techUK value proposition
We deliver tangible value to members in four key areas: • Developing networks and relationships
• Developing markets
• Reducing business costs
• Reducing business risks.
techUK 2015 Focus Areas
In 2015 techUK will work to promote member interests under 4 broad headings:• techUK as the voice of the technology industry –
seeking and gaining influence• Developing market opportunities for members to
grow revenues – acting as a source of knowledge and a forum for ideas and opportunities
• Ensuring members’ business viability by tackling blocks such as skills and diversity – particularly gender diversity
• Reducing threats to the continued success of the tech industry in the UK.
techUK 2015 Focus Areas
Manage impact of 2015 UK election
outcome
Lead Public Sector Transformation
Prepare for EU Referendum
Complete Spectrum Forum
Policy work
Strategic Defence Spending Review
Cyber Security
Transforming Health
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techUK – Networks
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techUK The Electronics Network - components and sub-systems supply chain
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Developing networksFostering
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Techuk-e.netA 4,000-strong
electronics industry community.
Supporting the technology community across the UKDriving innovation and excellence for electronics design.
techUK – Cyber Connect UK
A BIS-funded national support programme for cyber security start-ups and small businesses
Export SupportHelping UK cyber
companies do business in priority overseas markets.Open Innovation
Supply chain opportunities in government and
industry.
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techUK – Programmes
techUK programmes - 2015techUK programmes are designed around vertical and cross market areas of work which we are pursuing on behalf of the tech sector.
Our programme grid demonstrates where organisations can get involved with techUK.
The grid acts as a map where techUK members can derive value, from building networks and Developing markets, to reducing business costs and risks.
techUK – Technology for Government #3PP
techUK 3 Point Plan - To transform public services
1. Better Engagement
2. Better Information
3. More Innovation
Securing Britain’s Digital Future.
Innovation Den
For Government:• A platform to test new solutions and ideas• Better understanding of innovative
technologies available in a risk-free environment.
For Industry:• Opportunities to pitch ideas to central and
local government buyers and large supplier partners
• In the last 2 years, 10 Innovation Dens have produced 270 secondary pitch opportunities for techUK members.
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So, how can Academia fit into techUK?
Developing relationships between Academia and Commercial Partners
• Participating and Inputting into horizon scanning and preparatory work on future technology platform developments• Open innovation scouting. Matching industry IP and product development with the commercial divisions of academia• Building networks and relationships with key players within the UK technology company landscape• Understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the technology industry with an opportunity to partner for mutual benefit
High Growth Programme Areas
• Internet of Things and M2M connectivity
• MedTech/ HealthTech
• Cloud and Big Data
• Cyber Security
• Communications Infrastructures
Broader Industry Challenges
• Securing the future skilled workforce. Eskills
• Improving the gender balance. Women in Tech
• Supporting SME growth. Scale-Ups
• Improving SME access to Public Sector procurement
