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Partners

Partners collaborate with us at a platform level. They are present across the site and ever present in its activity. Not just at individual events, but throughout the network, all year round.

Current Partners

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Employment Hero

Lead Partner

Leeds

We believe that when work works, it works for everyone. Our AI-powered employment platform unleashes productivity and business growth by automating everyday compliance and admin tasks. Our workflow engine takes on repetitive work across core employment processes, freeing businesses and employees to focus on higher-value, human-centric work. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve had some pretty impressive growth (we’re talking 100% YoY). We reached unicorn status in 2022 and now serve 350,000 businesses globally. With more than 2.5 million users using our platform- we have no plans to slow down.

https://employmenthero.com

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Uptic

Lead Partner

Leeds

Uptic is a modern software development and engineering company that builds, enhances, and modernizes applications and SaaS platforms, from greenfield ideas to large-scale transformation projects powered by Generative and Agentic AI. We design, deploy, and manage solutions that deliver lasting impact, blending deep technical expertise with continuous innovation across every layer of the stack. Our teams specialize in: - Cloud-native development and platform engineering - CI/CD, DevOps, and automation - Data engineering and system modernization - AI-driven application design and delivery With distributed teams across the U.S., U.K., and the Netherlands, we combine strategic insight with robust engineering execution to help clients scale faster, operate smarter, and innovate continuously. Ship early. Ship often.

https://uptic.io/

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CSA Cyber

Senior Partner

London

Modern cyber resilience demands more than isolated controls. It requires assurance across every layer of your organisation. CSA Cyber is the UK’s benchmark for accredited cyber expertise, delivering end-to-end cyber resilience to high-profile organisations and critical sectors worldwide. With one partner, organisations gain access to a fully integrated capability: a true 24/7 Security Operations Centre, dedicated in-house Red and Purple Teams, and accredited risk and compliance consultants working as one. Holding one of the most comprehensive accreditation portfolios in the UK cyber sector, our approach is built on independently validated expertise. The result is clarity, confidence, and resilience that stands up to both real-world threats and regulatory scrutiny. Founded in 2013 by senior security professionals with backgrounds in national-level cyber operations, our UK-based, security-cleared teams are trusted to protect complex, high-risk environments where assurance is non-negotiable.

http://csacyber.com/

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FluidOne

Senior Partner

London

Established in 2006, FluidOne is an award-winning provider of secure Connected Cloud Solutions with a £110m turnover and consistently one of the highest Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in the industry. FluidOne has a strong company culture enjoyed by 460 staff and was ranked in the UK top 50 large companies to work for in the Best Companies awards 2023. FluidOne supports the needs of 2,000+ customers, and 200 channel resellers, with IT and Cyber Security managed services underpinned by connectivity and communications solutions. As AI becomes a core enabler of innovation, FluidOne’s vision is to lead the way in secure AI adoption, combining innovative Connected Cloud solutions with unmatched expertise and service, empowering businesses to thrive confidently in the AI era. The company consults with its customers to design solutions that complement their in-house IT structures; taking complex hybrid multi-site environments, to make them simple and secure, so end-users can access their business applications wherever they are. Led by CEO Paul Kahn, co-founder and CIO Chris Rogers, and CFO Graham Dickie, the management team is backed by Livingbridge and Pemberton to support their ambitious long-term strategy.

https://www.fluidone.com

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The Operating Co.

Senior Partner

Leeds

We help scaling businesses build or develop their operational foundations needed to support growth.

www.theoperating.co

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Leeds Children's Charity

Partner

Leeds

Leeds Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people across Leeds.

https://www.leedschildrenscharity.org.uk

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The One Point

Partner

Hull

The One Point is an award-winning managed technology provider, founded in Hull in 2005. With offices in Hull, Leeds and Newcastle, we support organisations across the UK with secure, reliable and cost-effective technology solutions. Our mission is simple: to delight every customer through great technology and unrivalled support. No Compromises. As your single point of contact, we eliminate supplier complexity and provide unlimited access to our award-winning service desk and field engineering teams. Our expertise includes IT Support, Cyber Security, VoIP, Connectivity, Business Mobiles and Digital Transformation. Accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001, alongside Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS approval, we help businesses improve productivity, strengthen security and reduce costs.

https://theonepoint.co.uk

Partners sit at the heart of Silicon North.

Alongside every benefit available to our Supporters, Partners work with us to strengthen and grow the platform itself. Their presence extends across the website, our content, events and community activity, creating year-round visibility rather than one-off sponsorship opportunities.

Partnership is about more than brand exposure. It's a commitment to the Northern technology ecosystem and a chance to be recognised as one of the organisations helping shape its future.

By investing in the platform, our Partners help make Silicon North free to join for thousands of professionals and businesses, while placing their organisation at the centre of the North's fastest-growing technology ecosystem.

Lead Partner

POA

At the centre of the network. Seen first. Advisory role. Steers the platform.

Includes everything a Senior Partner gets, plus:

Platform presence

  • Top-tier positioning across Silicon North (site + comms)
  • Always-on visibility across the year
  • Lead Partner positioning in key communications

Events & access

  • Priority access to all events
  • Guaranteed allocation at high-demand events
  • Access to smaller, curated sessions as standard
  • Regular speaking / hosting opportunities at key events
  • Ability to lead or co-host sessions where appropriate
  • Strong presence at flagship events

Programme involvement

  • Early input into themes, topics, and event formats
  • Ability to shape and co-create sessions across the calendar
  • First refusal on key event commercial opportunities

Relationship

  • Advisory Board role with direct working relationship with the team
  • Ongoing involvement in the direction of the network

Senior Partner

POA

Inside the network. Visible. Present across the year.

Includes:

Platform presence

  • Listed across Silicon North (site + comms)
  • Regular visibility across email and platform
  • Recognised as central to the network

Events & access

  • Priority access to events (before general release)
  • Access to smaller sessions where available

Participation

  • Opportunity to contribute to panels / discussions where relevant
  • Ability to engage consistently with the network

Content & activity

  • Post jobs, news and events to the platform
  • Share relevant activity with the network
  • Co-create events with Silicon North

Event Sponsorship

£1,000 – £10,000+

Own a specific event and all communications around it.

Includes:

  • Direct association with a specific event (social, roundtable, lunch, expos)
  • In-room presence and visibility
  • Opportunity to welcome, host, or speak (where appropriate)
  • Branding across event comms and on the day
  • Access to attendees in a focused environment

Event Sponsorship Pricing

Not every organisation needs a year-round partnership. Event sponsorship offers a flexible way to support the Northern tech community, raise your profile and connect with an engaged audience around a single event or series.

Socials

£1,000 – £2,000

  • 75–200 people
  • Welcome drinks and canapés included
  • Welcome guests
  • Hand out literature
  • Eshot promotion
  • Website event page promotion
Enquire

Roundtables

£POA

  • Curated attendees
  • Chatham House rules
  • Demonstrate expertise
  • Quality time with elusive stakeholders
Enquire

Silicon Lunch

£1,000 – £7,000

  • 100–200 people
  • 2x sponsor tables
  • Welcome guests
  • Speaking slot
  • Introduce speakers
  • Branding throughout event, online, in eshots
Enquire

Bespoke

POA

Custom event creation is for companies that want to go beyond current offerings and curate something bespoke to themselves. You may wish us to populate a dinner for Series B founders, or perhaps bring 10 CIOs together for a breakfast briefing. Whatever it is, contact us and we'll work it out together.

Talk to us about your ideal event.

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Interested in becoming a Partner?

Please enquire for Partnership details. We'd love to discuss how we can work together.

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