“The UK is an island of innovation.And it is a goal of mine to make this country the best place in the world to start, grow and invest in tech businesses.The reason why I believe we can do this is because we start from a position of strength.Here are just a few of the reasons why, if you’re a start-up, investors or entrepreneurs, the UK really is the place to be to grow your tech business. #1 – In the last decade the UK has created 134 tech unicorns A tech unicorn is a privately held company with a valuation of over...

13 June, 2023

A programme of specialised support for aspiring and existing tech entrepreneurs. Who it’s for Startup and scaleup tech businesses across the UK What you can get Participants can access a range of services including:Growth programmes - Scaleup, Funding Readiness, Product Builder, Female Founders and Black Founders Sector-specific support via the Industry Bridge Programme - including agritech, care and healthtech Mentoring sessions Research and insights Events Online learning materials Tailored local supportAll support is fully funded by HM Government and delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs. APPLY HERE ...

04 May, 2023

The next evolution of 5G, future telecoms and a national mission to connect all communities.New plans and investment to boost digital connectivity and put the UK at the forefront of future telecoms technologies have been unveiled by Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan today (Tuesday 11 April) – unlocking growth, innovation and potential across the country.As part of the new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, the Government has set out its ambitions to blanket the country with the fastest, most reliable wireless coverage available – with an ambition for all populated areas to be covered by ‘standalone’ 5G (what some companies call 5G-plus) by...

11 April, 2023

Government funding package awarded to organisation to boost regional growth of tech start-ups and scale-ups.Barclays Eagle Labs has been awarded a new grant to boost small and scaling tech businesses in all corners of the UK.Estimates suggest strengthening regional tech industries could grow the UK’s digital sector by an additional £41.5 billion by 2025 and create 678,000 jobs.The £12.09 million Digital Growth Grant builds on more than £42.2 million invested by the government to support tech start-ups and scale-ups since 2016.Combined investment from Eagle Labs and the government will increase support for the tech sector so more than 22,000 businesses...

20 January, 2023

Ways of how digital technology can help transform the lives of vulnerable people have been showcased at an event.Bridging the Digital Divide demonstrated how tech – including virtual reality – can create solutions for identified issues, resulting in positive outcomes for people.Support Northamptonshire in partnership with Café Track, VR Therapies, The University of Northampton and Digital Northants hosted the event.Talks included:Support Northamptonshire showed how digital technology can enable collaborative case management and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable people. Café Track discussed how they are using digital technology to help create employment opportunities for autistic people. VR Therapies demonstrated how virtual...

04 December, 2022

The new NNBN Digital publication and NNBN App focussing on North Northamptonshire will be on display at the Merged Futures 4 event next month when technology will be at the forefront of the annual tech innovation showcase.Experts from emerging technologies will be showcasing the great work taking place in Northamptonshire and beyond as the fourth annual event takes place at the University of Northampton.Featured at Merged Futures 4 this year will be a whole range of exhibitors including Starship Robots, Voi Technology, Smart Octopus Voice Agency, CityFibre plus lots more as well as the new NNBN Digital publication and App.NNBN...

23 May, 2022