Tech South West aims to “help support, connect and showcase the tech sector across the South West”
And it’s very keen to push for a sustainable future for technology in these parts:
“The South West is a global leader in areas critical to the future well being not just of the economy but the planet itself. We are at the forefront of research and development in climate science, marine technology, environmental science, healthtech, agri-tech and aeronautical engineering. Technology is fundamental to each of these, and their ability to innovate, find solutions and bring prosperity. Tech in the South West is driving forwards at a relentless pace.” About Us – Tech South West
They’ve just released their annual list of ‘Ones to Watch’ – and each enterprise will receive ‘a package of support and benefits’:
Farming robots, ‘Google Maps for boats’ and artificial coral reef cubes are amongst the technologies celebrated in the first ever Tech South West Ones to Watch company showcase in 2023. Selected from a longlist of nominations submitted by tech hubs, clusters and science parks across the South West, the Ones to Watch project showcases 22 of the tech sector’s most exciting high potential companies and includes organisations hailing from across the region.
Pippa Clarke, Chair, Head of Technology Innovation & Growth sector at Bishop Fleming, a Growth Partner for the Ones to Watch programme, said: “From green energy to habitat restoration, marinetech and space science, the South West is full of innovative, fast-growing tech companies that are delivering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. At Bishop Fleming we are delighted to be helping to deliver the Ones to Watch programme, and providing support to companies at the forefront of the tech revolution that are having a positive impact on the region and the wider world.”
Bristol scaleup Paranimo, Exeter-based Securious and Bath biotech firm Kelpi also make the showcase, alongside Salisbury’s Small Robot Company, Dorset-based Husmus and Bath-based fintech firm Seccl.
Tech South West reveals scaleup Ones to Watch 2023
Are there potentially any ‘ones to watch’ in the Sid Valley? Maybe not on such a scale – but innovative and promising business working for a sustainable future?
Why not nominate them for a Champions Awards 2023!?