Introducing techUK
Volcrowe/ Nemode Workshop. 22/4/15
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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.
techUK’s target reach – 3 year plan
(BIS Business Population Estimates – 2012)
Total Database > 100,000
TechMap
Full
Membership
>1000
Networks > 20,000
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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
Lead Public
Sector
Transformation
Transforming
Health
Prepare for EU
Referendum
Manage
impact of 2015
UK election
outcome
Complete
Spectrum
Forum Policy
work
Cyber
Security
Strategic
Defence
Spending
Review
techUK – Networks
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Information economy (IE Council)
Future Technologies Group (IE Group)
Future Technologies Network
2015 Focus: Wireless Communications & Medtech
techUK The Electronics Network - components and sub-systems supply chain
CTO Council, IoT Council, BIG DATA Council, Mobile & Cloud Council,
Communications Council
SMART
EVERYTHING
IoT and M2M
BIG DATA
CLOUD
SDN / VFN
Fixed
Technology
4G to 5G
and beyond
Radio
Spectrum
Wireless
Technology
UK Spectrum Policy Forum and
UKTI & techUK partnership programme
techUK – Future Technologies Network
techUK – The Electronics Network
Developing
networks
Fostering relationships
between academia
and business.
Techuk-e.net
A 4,000-strong
electronics industry
community.
Developing Markets
Access to markets,
funding and technology
Open Innovation and
technology scouting.
Supporting the technology community across the UK
Driving innovation and excellence for electronics design.
techUK – Cyber Connect UK
A BIS-funded national support programme for cyber security start-ups
and small businesses
Web portal
Access to finance
Export Support
A one-top shop for
information on cyber
business, news events
and business
opportunities.
Funding the
development of UK
cyber start-ups and
small businesses.
Helping UK cyber
companies do business
in priority overseas
markets.
Cyber Map
Business Acceleration
The UK’s first directory
of all UK cyber security
companies.
Connecting
entrepreneurs with
experienced mentors.
Open Innovation
Supply chain
opportunities in
government and
industry.
techUK – Programmes
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techUK programmes - 2015
techUK 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.
So, how can Academia fit into techUK?
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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
Connect with techUK
www.techuk.org
@techuk
#techuk
0207 331 2000
Paul Hide
COO
Paul.hide@techuk.org
0207 331 2193