Digital Tech Cluster Launch

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is a world-leading multidisciplinary science organisation. Working collaboratively with academia to create an environment for UK scientific research to flourish, STFC is a national resource available to support UK businesses, from spin-outs to corporates.Providing unique access to large-scale science facilities, equipment, and expertise both in the UK and internationally, we work collaboratively with businesses to reduce the risk surrounding innovation and enable new applications of technology in exciting and disruptive ways. By co-locating businesses alongside our facilities and expertise at 3 UK locations – Daresbury, Harwell, and Edinburgh – and catalysing this with industry cluster networks, we bring together the people who can innovate and change the world for the better.

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Sci-Tech Daresbury

The Tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK, creating innovative companies that are transforming the economy. The Digital Tech Cluster, managed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council, will provide support which is reflective of the needs of these fast-growing companies.Centred at Sci-Tech Daresbury, but reaching across the North West region and beyond, the cluster will catalyse growth through activities such as peer-to-peer networks, business support, and access to cutting-edge facilities, skills and training. Join us to hear about how the Science and Technology Facilities Council will deliver a programme of support working alongside its network of partners, and building on its experience and track-record in growing thriving regional industry clusters.The event will include a panel discussion on how the cluster can support the levelling-up of the UK - building on regional strengths to grow the local and national economy. This discussion will include senior representatives from across the public and private sectors.Join us in person or virtually as we embark on this exciting journey.Agenda:10:00 Refreshments &amp; Networking (In-Person)10:30 Hybrid Event Starts (Online &amp; In-Person)10:30 Welcome <ul><li>Dr Barbara Ghinelli - Director of Clusters and Harwell Campus Development, STFC</li></ul>10:45 Opening Address 11:00 Keynote <ul><li> Naomi Timperley - Co-Founder of Growth Strategy Innovation and Tech North Advocates</li></ul>11:15 The Digital Tech Cluster Strategy <ul><li>James Bedford, Cluster Development Manager, STFC</li></ul>11:30 Panel - Chaired by Chris Maguire, Editor of Business Cloud<ul><li>Carl Wong - Co-Founder of DCW Ventures and Former CEO of Living Lens</li><li>Naomi Timperley - Co-Founder of Growth Strategy Innovation and Tech North Advocates</li><li>Dr Barbara Ghinelli - Director of Clusters and Harwell Campus Development, STFC</li><li>Mark Basnett - Managing Director of the Growth Platform in Liverpool City Region</li><li>Alison Kennedy - Director of the Hartree Centre</li></ul>12:10 Closing Remarks <ul><li>Paul Vernon – Executive Director, Business &amp; Innovation Directorate, STFC</li></ul>12:15 Hybrid Event ClosesIf you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with James Bedford, Digital Cluster Manager (James.Bedford@stfc.ac.uk) #DigitalDaresbury

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