South West
Discover events, stories and useful resources in your local tech cluster
Our Entrepreneur Engagement Managers (EEMs) are helping to build a national network of ambitious tech entrepreneurs. I'm Vicky Hunter, your EEM on the ground in the South West.
Having helped foster tech startup communities on a global scale, I'm really excited to dive deep into all the incredible initiatives here in the South West, build valuable connections and see where I can help.
This page is your directory to help you find the best resources available in the region. Contact me for help with plugging into our UK-wide entrepreneur network, applying for Tech Nation's growth programmes, and everything inbetween.
Email – vickyhunter@technation.io
Latest news from the region
What's happening in the South West?
Check out these networks and meetups in your area:
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- South West – TechSPARK Events Calendar
- Bristol / Bath / Plymouth – Yena
- Bristol – South West Founders
- Bristol – Design/Build/Market
- Bristol – Bristech
- Bristol – Bristol Media
- Bristol – Women’s Tech Hub
- Bath – BathSPARK
Co-working in the South West
Co-working isn't just about the free coffee – it's a more flexible alternative to working out of traditional office space and brings the benefits of being part of a community. There's no better way to build out your network, discover new routes to collaboration and discover the best tech events to attend. We've picked out some of the best co-working spaces in the region.
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- Bath – The Guild
- Bath SPACES – Northgate House
- Bristol – Engine Shed
- Bristol – 77 Stokes Croft
- Bristol – Bristol & Bath Science Park
- Bristol – Desk Lodge
- Bristol – Mild Bunch
- Bristol – HERE Bristol
- Bristol – FutureSpace
- Bristol – Runway East
- Bristol – Framework
- Bristol – Raw Space coworking
- Bristol – Orchard Street Business Centre
- Bristol – Origin Workspace
- Bristol – RedBrick House
- Bristol – Square Works and Studio
- Cheltenham – The Workplace
- Cheltenham – Creative Hub
- Weston Super Mare – The Stable
- Cotswold – The Huddle
- Devon – WorkHubs
- Exeter – The Generator
- Exeter – Exeter City Space
- Exeter – Foundry 17
- Gloucester – The Wheelhouse
- Weston – The Hive
Skills support
From learning how to develop software to nailing the art of self-promotion, helping your team brush up on its digital and soft skills can be financially rewarding while reducing reliance on others. We've highlighted some of the best code clubs, incubators, accelerators, bootcamps and other support services in the region.
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- South West – Scale Up Generator
- South West – SETsquared – Startup support
- South West – High Tech Bristol & Bath
- South West – West of England Growth Hub
- Bristol – SETsquared
- Bristol – BRAVE Enterprise
- Bristol – Business West
- Bristol – The Federation of Small Business
- Bristol – Knowle West Media Centre
- Bristol – Bristol VR Lab
- Bristol/South Gloucester – Outset Bristol and South Gloucestershire
- Bath – SETsquared
- Bath – West of England Growth Hub
- Bath – Rocketmakers
- Bath – University of Bath – Centre for Digital Entertainment
- Exeter – SETsquared
Finance & investment
Securing finance and raising investment can be vital when it comes to taking your startup to the next level. Whether you're seeking angel, VC or bank finance, we've picked out a range of investors, funds and support networks in the region.
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- South West – Scale Up Generator
- South West – Creative England
- South West – BusinessWest
- South West – SWIG Finance
- South West – West of England Local Enterprise Partnership
- South West – ADV
- South West – Wyvern Fund
- South West – S4G
- South West – South Western VC
- Bristol – Engine Shed
- Bristol – Bristol Private Equity Club
- Bristol – Maven Capital
- Bristol – University of Bristol – Enterprise Fund
Brush up on your digital skills with our free Digital Business Academy courses
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Bath – Using content to build a community of fans
Bristol – Making social media work for you
Exeter – Being first in Google Search
Plymouth – Building your online communities
Poole – Capturing data for analytics
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