TechEast, the organisation formed to accelerate the expansion of the East of England’s technology cluster, recently launched its London Embassy and opened membership. The organisation aims to help create 5,000 jobs, generate an extra £650m GVA of economic growth in the East and be one of the UK’s top 5 tech clusters by 2020.
The TechEast Embassy is based at Crown Place, 4 minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street station. Companies that become TechEast members will be able to book a meeting room or drop in to use hot desks as part of their London business development plans.
Neil Garner, CEO of WhiteSpace Norwich, Thyngs and TechEast Deputy Chair commented: “We want to attract members of all sizes and stages in their development so we have included a special low-cost option for Individuals. The East of England is a fantastic place to do business, there’s some amazing people and it’s very collaborative. TechEast is key to getting our brilliant tech businesses more recognition on a national and international scale and we are committed to helping them reach their full potential by supporting them in whatever capacity possible. Membership of TechEast gives individuals and companies in the East the chance to showcase their strengths, grow their business and help others to do the same.”
Norfolk Chamber are a Corporate Affinity Partner of TechEast. Commenting on the launch, Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said: “As corporate sponsors we welcome the launch of the London Embassy. We would encourage Norfolk tech businesses to make full use of the London Embassy’s facilities. One of Norfolk Chamber’s key campaigns for 2017 will be ‘Revolution in Technology’ which aims to accelerate the growth of Norfolk’s digital economy and support our members to take advantage of digital trends.”
Neil Miles, CEO of Inasight and Chairman of TechEast said: “The provision of a London facility was the top requirement when we polled potential members and we made it one of our six manifesto pledges at the TechEast launch in April this year. I am delighted to announce that TechEast’s London facility is fully operational and now open to members.”
The membership scheme includes opportunities for member companies to increase their brand visibility, networking and business development activities. In addition, TechEast also provides access to discounted business services, such as legal, financial, insurance and recruitment from partners.
TechEast brings together leading technology-sector businesses from the East of England, to speak with one voice that is heard across the UK and around the world. A regional powerhouse of excellence, TechEast will be recognised as the UK’s most open and collaborative digital tech cluster, where new companies and entrepreneurs can thrive and grow in a supportive environment.
TechEast announced its first board in July 2016, including: Neil Miles as Chair, Neil Garner as Vice Chair, Graham Masterson – KCOM, Marlon Bowser – HTK, Professor Fiona Lettice – UEA, Mike Kingston – Aviva and John Dugmore – Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the Embassy, membership and the manifesto, go to www.techeast.com.
