Digital transformation brings great advantages for businesses, and this past year has shown businesses working in an agile and efficient way more than ever.
In addition, the creation of the Business Innovation Fund has allowed SMEs to undertake R&D activities leading to new products, processes and services.
The Combined Authority supports SMEs to increase their digital skills and knowledge with through a range of tailored support programmes.
We’re exploring the potential of 5G to revolutionise the way we live, work and move around the region.
Super-fast and ultra-reliable 5G could hold the key to a better, more sustainable future.
We are developing a Future Transport Zone which uses smart transport and technology to better manage our network and trial new, easier ways to travel around our region.
Get hands-on expert business support, helping small businesses get online, enhance digital presence, or adopting new technology or digital practices to increase productivity and sales.
The strategic nature of digital connectivity in supporting the economy is as critical to all sectors as for example the public transport network.
By improving broadband and addressing digital exclusion we are building regional resilience and laying the foundations for a local data-enabled net zero economy, increasing inward investment and economic growth.
Digitisation should have a positive impact. If we address the true environmental cost of going digital, minimise barriers to innovation and harness the benefits of technology we can create a sustainable, inclusive future.
Bristol & Bath were identified as one of the UK’s top 10 clusters for FinTech growth (Government’s FinTech Strategic Review 2021). Our ecosystem is a world leader in innovation. It is ambitious to grow its focus on sustainable FinTech that is green, ethical, accessible and inclusive.
The Combined Authority commissioned a Bristol & Bath FinTech strategy with a focus on jobs and training, net zero and increased global profile. Alongside this, our inward investment service, Invest Bristol & Bath, work with the financial services sector as a priority industry. Talk to the team about expanding or relocating in the region.