Ecosystem Partnership Programme

Why apply?

If you’re currently running activity to support your local tech ecosystem then we invite you to apply for funding via our Ecosystem Partnerships Programme to help boost your activity.

Organisations can apply for up to £250,000 (per region) in funding to support their activity and we’re inviting applications from:

• Industry-specific tech cluster organisations
• Local Authorities
• Local Enterprise Partnerships
• Tech-focused incubators, accelerators & local networks
• Universities and other educational institutions

Selection criteria

Applications will be judged against set criteria and all applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• They can match the funding they are applying for through a combination of private funding and / or other grants
• Their capability to run localised programmes that contribute towards achieving the Digital Growth Grant objectives and compliment activity in the specified region
• They have identified a localised need that is not being addressed by the Digital Growth Grant funded activity
• Have a robust plan in place that delivers activity (and in-year benefits realised) by March 2024
• They are committed to encouraging and growing diversity in the tech sector within their region
• They are willing to share best practices with fellow organisations across the UK to benefit the whole tech ecosystem
• They have channels to promote Ecosystem Partnership Programme activity in their region if they are awarded any funding.

Important

Please note we are only accepting applications from organisations who can provide evidence that they can match the funding that they are applying for to ensure the Ecosystem Partnership Programme can effectively increase regional support.

Find out more and apply today