Technology has a key role to play in the sovereign capabilities of the UK, particularly around defence and security. TECH SY is building a defence and security tech cluster blueprint to better contribute to this national agenda and maximise the benefits of the regional Defence Growth Deal. This roundtable will bring together key stakeholders in this space including the defence landscape, primes, policymakers, investors, and innovation leaders to explore how the region can strengthen its position as a defence and security tech cluster, opening up opportunities and markets for tech companies.
The roundtable will focus on identifying shared challenges and opportunities across areas such as dual-use innovation, supply chain engagement, access to procurement pathways, investment, and talent pipeline. It will provide a space for open, strategic discussion on how to better connect SMEs to defence markets, align regional assets with national priorities, and accelerate collaboration between industry, academia, and the public sector.
Through facilitated discussion, the session will aim to:
Outputs from the roundtable will directly inform TECH SY’s ongoing cluster development work, ensuring that future interventions are industry-led, strategically aligned, and focused on unlocking economic and innovation impact for the region.
