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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.
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The strongest technology ecosystems aren't built on Unicorns. They're built on connections.
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
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
People love to complain about lists
Most lists are lazy. The same names appear year after year because they're already well known. Visibility becomes confused with importance. Attention becomes confused with achievement. Before long, the ranking stops telling you what's happening and starts telling you who has the best PR firm.
12 Jun 2026
The biggest event of the year isn't an event
We like to talk about the technology ecosystem as though it is a single thing. It's not.
8 Jun 2026
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