London and the South East
From Southend-on-Sea to Southampton, we are connecting national to local across London and the South East of England.
The South East England Innovation Landscape
As the UK’s innovation system, we work across the country. We also know that each part of the country is unique with its own strengths and challenges. We are committed to working closely with partners and regional initiatives to ensure you get what you need to innovate and succeed.
Often referred to as the engine room of the UK economy, London and the South East has the most varied sector representation of all UK regions. It is home to many international engineering and technology companies, particularly in the defence and aero industries and has a flourishing space industry.
Other well-developed sectors are IT, pharmaceutical, biotech and agriculture (mainly fruit). The Brighton area is a hotspot for the creative sector, including a concentration of interactive media. The South East digital sector in 2020 represented 20.9% of the national total. The region is home to 844 thousand businesses, with a population of 9.3m and a GVA of £276bn, and with 4.3m employees.
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