We develop close links with key international markets including the EU, India, Israel and the US through trade missions and visits, attracting investment, talent and partners.
For Tech City UK this either makes them a competitor or a rich source of talent we’re keen to capitalise on and invite to stay. (Answer: it’s the latter).
Tech City UK works closely with the UK-Israel Hub in Tel Aviv to help British corporations gain a global advantage by partnering with Israeli innovation as well as positioning the UK as a partner of choice for Israeli tech companies hoping to expand globally.
For more information visit www.ukti.gov.uk.
TechStars is a mentorship-driven investment programme, and the London branch is expected to support up to 20 start-ups annually through an investment of €85,000 for each company.
Joanna Shields, CEO of Tech City UK, said the launch shows that Tech City is fulfilling its potential as one of the world’s great technology centres.
For more information visit www.techstars.com
In the last five years dozens of new tech start-ups have set up headquarters in San Francisco, including Pinterest, Zynga and Pulse and Tech City UK are helping bridge the gap between the Valley and East London.
Working closely with the UKTI team on the ground in San Francisco we’re offering incentives for some of the world’s hottest tech companies and entrepreneurs to set up shop in Tech City, and making it easier for local start-ups to hire overseas staff.
For more information visit www.ukti.gov.uk.