UK government launches £1 million Regional Tech Booster supporting 14 projects across UK regions

The UK government has launched the Regional Tech Booster programme, allocating £1 million to support 14 local tech projects across the country, aimed at fostering growth in regional tech ecosystems beyond London. The initiative provides targeted training, expert mentoring, network-building, and scaling support to tech startups and scaleups, with a focus on early-stage businesses and underrepresented founders. Scottish projects include ScotlandIS' Future Ready programme, supporting tech entrepreneurs in rural areas, and Game Space, which assists early-stage gaming startups. Other notable projects include AI innovation challenges in Wales and Northern Ireland, entrepreneurship pathways in Lancashire, and advanced connectivity growth in Suffolk. The programme is delivered in partnership with UK Tech Cluster Group and includes investment events through the National Investment Corridors initiative to attract more funding into regional tech hubs. Tech for Growth Minister Kanishka Narayan emphasized the importance of growing UK tech from every corner of the country to boost economic growth and opportunities nationwide.