New Pitch Me! Playbook launched to support UK startups

The UK Tech Cluster Group has just released a playbook for their Pitch Me! model, a practical guide to help regional tech leaders replicate the model within their own regional tech ecosystem.
Founder Commons – Creating a successful peer network for the North East

Founder Commons is reshaping what it means to build a startup in the North East of England, with a new peer support network for early stage founders. This is part of the UKTCG’s Regional Tech Booster programme, which is funded by the UK Government.
Leeds Digital Startup Studio – building a stronger tech community for West Yorkshire

A new initiative in West Yorkshire is re-shaping how early-stage founders connect, learn and grow their business. Startup Studio is the new initiative developed by Leeds Digital, and is part of the Regional Tech Booster programme, funded by the UK Government.
ActivateAI: Building Northern Ireland’s most inclusive AI innovation cohort

When ActivateAI launched in October 2025, its ambition was bold – to make sure the AI revolution taking shape across Northern Ireland wasn’t limited to Belfast or excluded under-represented groups across the region.