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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 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
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
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
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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