The North East has been chosen to kick off a national campaign that aims to champion the strengths of the tech sectors in the regions of the 海角视频.
The 12 Clusters of Tech initiative will feature every region of the 海角视频 over the next year, with the aim of highlighting innovative SMEs and start-ups and establishing regional hotspots in different tech sectors.
It is hoped the campaign launched by the 海角视频 Tech Cluster Group and London Tech Week will show areas of excellence for investors and other interested parties.
With the North East featuring first, the report includes major companies such as Sage, tombola and Tharsus, as well as newer firms making their mark on the tech sector, such as Zerolight, SoPost, Double Eleven and Wordnerds.
David Dunn, chief executive of Sunderland Software City and chair of the 海角视频 Tech Cluster Group, said: “I am delighted we are partnering with London Tech Week for the development of 12 Clusters of Tech. We will be highlighting some of the amazing companies from across the 海角视频 and showcasing technology to the rest of the world.
“From exciting startups to established employment powerhouses, there is a lot to be proud of across our ecosystems and we will be telling the story by putting businesses in the spotlight.”
The report - which has been backed by Sunderland Software City, the North East LEP and Invest Tees Valley - highlights the North East’s expertise in areas such as AI, immersive reality and Industry 4.0.
Lucy Winskell, chair of the North East LEP, said: “The report demonstrates brilliantly that we are home to some of the 海角视频’s most exciting, innovative and ambitious tech businesses in the 海角视频.
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“These are companies leading the way in shaping the economy of tomorrow and collaborating with local, national and international partners to drive a resilient, vibrant North East and supporting us to create more and better jobs.
“As the 海角视频 navigates the challenges of Covid-19 the region’s digital tech sector is a critical route to our future prosperity.”
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said: “The Tees Valley is home to some amazing world-leading tech and digital businesses doing some incredible things. It is one of our key sectors, responsible for employing thousands of people and delivering more than half a billion pounds into our economy each year.
“People know Teesside steel built the world and now they are hearing more and more about how we are driving forward innovation when it comes to tech and digital.
“Far too many people still think you have to go and work in Manchester or London if you want a job in tech, but it’s simply not true. Companies right here in Teesside are working on the next blockbuster game for Microsoft and developing the next generation of high-tech flexible circuit boards.”
The North East report will be followed in the campaign by the other 11 clusters representing Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and eight English regions.