The UK Tech Clusters Group is a self-assembled group of individuals and organisations that represent geographical clusters of technology and digital businesses across the UK. The group meets regularly to discuss issues affecting regional technology clusters, and highlight opportunities at both a regional and national level.
Working closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and other government departments, the UK Tech Clusters Group aims to highlight opportunities for national policy changes and innovative pilot programmes. It is able to provide both strategic insight and grass-roots level feedback on proposed activities, and to support the role out of new initiatives across the UK.
The group is made up of representatives from Sunderland Software City, Generator, Sheffield Digital, Manchester Digital, Red Ninja, Innovation Birmingham Ltd, C4DI, ConnectTVT, Engine Shed, Big Learning Company, Tramshed Tech, Tech East, TechSPARK and Wired Sussex.
The group is currently Chaired by Dr David Dunn, CEO of Sunderland Software City.