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SME Connect

With over 600 SME members, techUK understands the issues that are most relevant to the UK SME tech sector. If you are an SME, you will find plenty of information here on how techUK can help you with a range of services, programmes and advice.

New SME Report | UK Tech SMEs: Driving Economic Growth and Innovation 

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This report illustrates the critical impact of tech SMEs across the nations and regions. techUK has combined quantitative data from Beauhurst with interviews from tech SMEs to provide both the current macroeconomic picture of tech SMEs, but also the economic and social impact made by individual tech SMEs.

 

SME Events

Find and register for any techUK SME events and those with selected partners. For partner events you can see any discounts offered to members in the event listing.

SME Insights

Check out our latest SME news and views, industry insights, reports, podcasts and more here.

SME Opportunities

Latest opportunities for SMEs on funding, raising their profile, getting involved at techUK and more.

SME Guidance

All the latest guidance for SMEs including support for transitioning to Net Zero and information on the Modern Slavery Act.

Software escrow and source code validation

techUK provides a range of services to help protect and grow your business with software escrow and software source code validation.

Support Directory

A directory of opportunities for funding, business development, innovation and other ways of growing your business.

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Here are the five reasons you should join the SME programme.

Learn about the value members get from our work.

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🎧 The techUK Podcast 🎧

The Role of SMEs in Developing Regional Digital Economies

A discussion with Ed Bevan and Matt Robinson of techUK, featuring October’s SME Members of the Week. They explore the Local Digital Capital Index and the role of SMEs in regional digital economies. Featuring Edward Cole (Katlas Technology), Daniel Lewis (Awen Collective), and Simon Hall (Coeus Software), the episode highlights the impact of SMEs on local economies and their role in strengthening digital ecosystems.

techUK · The techUK Podcast - The Role of SMEs in Developing Regional Digital Economies

 

 🗺️ Tech Travels ✈️ 

Embark on a journey across borders, nations, and regions with our video series exploring the global diversity of our community. Discover the vibrant tapestry of our international network and watch the full series below.

 

 

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The value of techUK to SMEs - What do our members say?

What our members say: James Uffindell, Founder and CEO of Bright Network on our support for SMEs and improving tech skills in the UK.

James Uffindell, Founder and CEO of Bright Network talks about building the workforce of tomorrow and their priorities, including investing in AI to continue to match talent and opportunity, their technology academy training the technologists of the future, and their international expansion. As a UK SME, he discusses the support he receives from techUK, and the things he values the most from membership, including industry access, market insight, and the techUK team! Watch now.

 

What our members say: Julie Dawson, Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer at Yoti on Digital Identity and techUK support for SMEs.

Julie Dawson, Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer at Yoti discusses the importance of a digital identity, and how techUK has helped Yoti to grow from 50 employees when they became a member, to over 500 employees today. She discusses how techUK supported them to understand the sector, understand the key players, and helped them to network. Watch now. 

 

What our members say: Julie Preston, Account Manager, Workspace Technology Ltd on data centres, defence and the power of networking.

Julie Preston, Account Manager, Workspace Technology talks about how being a member of techUK has helped them to promote their data centre infrastructure within multiple sectors, including the defence sector. Julie discusses how techUK helps Workspace Technology to get in front of the key players in the market, and how she values our events, networking and opportunities for collaboration. Watch now.

 

What our members say: Vincenzo Rampulla, Director, WPI Strategy on policy and procurement.

Vincenzo Rampulla, Director, WPI Strategy discusses how techUK helps members to engage with policymakers, helping them to get to grips with the opportunities and risks of new technologies. He shares the value he gets from techUK membership including the rich community, networking, and collaboration. Watch now. 

 

 

SME resources

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HR Support

Members benefit from a free one-hour legal consultation and access to HR Knowledge Base for templates, letters, guides and customisable policies.

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Legal Support

Our legal support for members is designed to share expertise and experience within the techUK community. We run regular events, seminars and workshops, share best practice and identify topics of interest to help our member companies thrive.

Legal Support

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Institute of Sales Professionals - Academy

Improving Sales Skills - Many technology companies struggle to win as much business as their products deserve. To help you, we have partnered with the Institute of Sales Professionals. Learn more about what it takes to sell effectively.

 

Get in touch to learn more: 

Ed Bevan

Head of SME Engagement, techUK

Ed is Head of SME Engagement and is responsible for shaping techUK’s proposition to our SMEs across the country, ensuring our policy work, market access activity and services benefit the SME community.

Prior to working at techUK, Ed worked in the at the Department for International Trade, engaging with a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs, to understand the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and act as case studies in press and social media. Ed has also worked in policy and public affairs within the voluntary sector, namely the Alzheimer’s Society and the Men’s Health Forum.

Ed holds a MA in International Relations from Leiden University, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his son, travelling, and visiting historical sites.

Email:
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