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Need somewhere to locate your high-tech start-up? Need access to funding? Want to work in an environment that really values creative, inventive talent? Then look no further than Londons flourishing Tech City. Tech City London is already being called the Digital Capital of Europe Why? Well, in just two years there has been a phenomenal burst of growth in digital, creative and high technology companies building their success in Tech City. There are now more than 250 companies in the area that have chosen to plug into the unique facilities, opportunities and access that Tech City offers.
Our ambition is to bring together the creativity and energy of Shoreditch and the incredible possibilities of the Olympic Park to help make East London one of the worlds great technology centres. David Cameron UK Prime Minister

The Olympic Park will provide the perfect environment for the companies of the 21st century to flourish and grow. Andrew Altman Chief Executive, Olympic Park Legacy Company

Why?
Tech City can help turn your high-tech business ideas into reality. It provides a dynamic and supportive environment, which makes your business far more likely to succeed and flourish. With its artists, studios and music heritage, this ber-stylish area has proved a mecca for ambitious young technology entrepreneurs. It is accessible, affordable and has a real energy and buzz, with a heady mixture of trendy warehouse properties, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries. Tech Citys clusters of like-minded entrepreneurs thrive on networking, exchanging ideas and forging collaborative relationships. Tech City is also attracting the smart money. From angel investors to major venture capital companies, the funding concentrating on Tech City provides real advantages for entrepreneurs and established technology companies. And, as the site for the London 2012 Olympic Games, Tech City is one of the UKs most dynamic and invested-in areas. The high-tech Olympic Park broadcast and press centres will continue to thrive after the Games, offering some of the most globally connected space in this world-beating business environment. Its not just the digital connections that make Tech City unique. The investment around the Olympic Park means well have nine railway lines running through the area, including high speed links to the rest of the UK and Europe. Tech City has expanded from some 15 high-tech firms in 2008 to over 250 today. Last.fm, Dopplr and Saffron Digital have all received major investment from multinational companies. Others include Songkick, the largest global database of concerts in the world, and business card company MOO, which today serves customers in over 180 countries. Its not just start-ups that have joined the buzz. Many of the worlds biggest technology companies - including Cisco, Vodafone, Google, Facebook and Intel - have seen the exciting opportunities offered by Tech City UK and want to be part of the success. They recognise the advantages the area offers and the potential benefits of being part of this thriving and successful centre of technology excellence. Locate in Tech City and follow in their footsteps. With a rich history in innovation and a dynamic business environment, the UK pulls out all the stops to make things work for business. Tech City has the commitment from government and active support from major global technology companies to make it one of the worlds great technology centres. Bob Wigley Chairman, Yell Group plc.

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THE PLACE: At the heart of London, the leading international business hub and the number-one European location for IT. THE BACKING: Commitment from government; backing from industry, banking and academia. THE CASH: Access to Londons world-leading financial services sector and Europes largest VC community. THE SPEED: Cutting-edge ICT, digital and creative facilities, including those available at the Olympic Park post 2012; priority area for superfast broadband. THE TALENT: Access to an established and growing community of tech-focused companies and people. THE CONNECTIONS: World-class international transport links, with Eurostar rail terminal and major airports close by; proximity to leading technology universities. THE BUZZ: Vibrant multi-cultural commercial and social scene, creating a buzz to generate new ideas and innovation and attract the best talent. The UK government is more focused than ever on creating the ideal environment for our own entrepreneurs, as well as welcoming the best international entrepreneurs to the UK. This is an incredibly business-friendly environment, offering entrepreneur visas and a special entrepreneurs Capital Gains tax rate of just 10% for the first 10M, R&D tax credits of up to 225%, and a range of other valuable incentives. In the UK, government encourages but tries to stay out of the way of business, allowing businesses to thrive.

East London has an incredible buzz and a real concentration of talent. Its a great place to be to help your tech company grow and thrive. Elizabeth Varley Co-founder & CEO, TechHub

What?

A rapidly growing cluster of technology companies in Londons East End, Tech City is increasingly the place to be for the worlds next generation of high-tech entrepreneurs. The people here are creating a real buzz, establishing a vibrant, youthful, innovative and savvy technology community. Its a place to succeed and there are plenty of high-tech companies proving this, right now. Stretching from the creative, dynamic districts of Old Street and Shoreditch to the booming Olympic heartland of Stratford, Tech City offers exciting opportunities for technology companies and investors of all sizes. Supporting its development is the UK government, which is directing resources, expertise and investment into the countrys technology sector.

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We are delighted to be working with the UK government on this project as a logical progression from our work in the east of London for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Prime Ministers Tech City Initiative is very exciting for the UK and we have worked closely with the government on ways to strengthen it. John Chambers Chairman and CEO, Cisco

WHERE?
Cannonbury Dalston Kingsbury Hackney Downs Hackney Central Homerton Stratford International Hackney Wick

LONDON FIELDS
Haggerston Stratford

OLYMPIC PARK LONDON

VICTORIA PARK
Pudding Mill Lane

Hoxton Cambridge Heath

BETHNAL GREEN

Old Street

SHOREDITCH

Bethnal Green

Stepney Green

Bow Road Mile End

Bow Church

Whereas every effort has been made to ensure that the information given in this document is accurate, neither UK Trade & Investment nor its parent Departments (the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office) accept liability for any errors, omissions or misleading statements, and no warranty is given or responsibility accepted as to the standing of any individual, firm, company or other organisation mentioned. This document is printed on FSC certified paper using vegetable oil based inks. Published March 2011 by UK Trade & Investment. Crown Copyright Designed in Tech City

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