South West tech sector to be supported by new advisory board

A new board has been established to support the tech industry in the West of England. It is hoped the advisory group, made up of business leaders, researchers, academics and investors, will boost growth within the sector and highlight the region's role in shaping the UK's innovation landscape.

The formation of the South West of England Technology Sector Advisory Board was coordinated by Tech South West, which covers Cornwall and the isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, and Gloucestershire.

The board brings together key players from across the region's tech ecosystem to guide the strategic direct