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The North of England is home to thousands of technology businesses, Universities, large tech employers and supporting organisations. Together they employ hundreds of thousands of people, attract investment, create intellectual property and shape the future of the Northern economy. This section is dedicated to the people and companies building that future, and to the ideas, decisions and trends influencing where it goes next.
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An interview with Silicon North founder, Geoff Shepherd
Silicon North founder Geoff Shepherd on why events aren't enough, why the Northern technology economy needs a permanent front door, and what happens when discovery, relevance and opportunity no longer rely on chance.
Tech Unicorn joins Silicon North
"Employment Hero joined Silicon North because the North is where some of the UK's most ambitious businesses are being built - and we want to be part of that conversation. As an all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform built for growing businesses"
Uptic is first to join Silicon North
We love Uptic's approach to our Partnership. Like us, they have a laser focus on bi-lateral value and long-term relationships.
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Maisie Goss, VP Marketing for Employment Hero, 60 Second Q&A
60 second Q&A with Employment Hero's Maisie Goss
2 Sept 2026
Leeds Children's Charity signs as Charity Partner
2 Sept 2026
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The One Point joins Silicon North
The One Point has joined Silicon North as our latest Partner. Founded in Hull in 2005 and now operating from Hull, Leeds and Newcastle, the managed technology provider is investing in its Northern presence and building new relationships across the region's technology economy.
10 Aug 2026
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The corporate advantage: Why the North’s biggest companies could be its greatest innovation asset
5 Aug 2026
The scale-up gap: Why the North starts companies but doesn't build enough giants
5 Aug 2026
The strongest technology ecosystems aren't built on Unicorns. They're built on connections.
5 Aug 2026
Universities Have Always Produced Knowledge. Increasingly, they’re expected to produce companies.
5 Aug 2026
Perhaps the North Has Been Comparing Itself to the Wrong Cities
5 Aug 2026
The Next Technology Race Won’t Be Won by Startups Alone
5 Aug 2026
Venture Capital Hasn't Disappeared. It's Simply Become More Selective.
5 Aug 2026
Britain’s Tech Economy Is Worth Around £1.2 Trillion. But Where Is the Next £1Trillion Coming From?
5 Aug 2026
Has Location Stopped Being a Disadvantage for Northern Founders?
Over the past decade, the UK’s technology economy has become more distributed. Video calls have reduced the need for constant travel. Experienced founders are more likely to build multiple companies without relocating.
5 Aug 2026
If AI Is Winning the Investment Race, What Happens to Everyone Else?
5 Aug 2026
Yorkshire Tech Sector Grows 23% in 2025
New report shows Yorkshire is one of the fastest growing tech regions in the UK, with significant investment flowing into Leeds, Sheffield, and York.
7 Jul 2026
The new question for CTOs isn't whether developers should use AI. It's who owns the meter.
Managing AI consumption is becoming as important as managing AI capability. Choosing the most powerful model is one consideration. Choosing the most appropriate one may prove to be the more valuable skill.
30 Jun 2026
The deal you don't know about won't come in your feed
The North's greatest opportunity may not be creating another innovation hub or another annual conference. It may be making it easier for people to discover people.
29 Jun 2026
Has the AI jobs debate has finally grown up?
The most valuable people in the AI economy won't necessarily be those who know how to write the cleverest prompt. They'll be those who understand a customer, an industry, a supply chain, a balance sheet or a production line, and know where AI genuinely adds value.
29 Jun 2026
The North doesn't need another strategy. It needs infrastructure.
If we're serious about building one of Europe's leading technology economies, then infrastructure has to mean more than concrete and steel. It should also mean making the Northern technology economy easier to navigate, easier to understand and easier to join.
26 Jun 2026
*Cough*… We are Bringing It Back Onshore
They’re not evil; they’re just the corporate equivalent of counting how many times you went to the gym instead of whether you can now walk up the stairs without seeing God.
18 Jun 2026
The North's Biggest Technology Export
The result is a subtle but powerful message that many Northerners absorb without even noticing it.
14 Jun 2026
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