TECH SY Supporting ambitious UK businesses to scale, connect and grow.

The pilot will be led by growth agency London & Partners, in partnership with organisations in Manchester, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, the Southwest and Scotland.

Over 12 months, participating businesses will receive expert account management, tailored advice and access to founders, investors, major funds and corporates to support their next stage of growth.

Tracey Johnson, Project Director for TECH SY, said: At TECH SY we are excited to be helping unlock this opportunity for businesses across Yorkshire and the north. Following our Northern Tech Summit last week, we know there's huge potential for our companies to scale not just in tech but across the economy and this programme will help those with the drive to grow achieve their goals more quickly." 

What businesses can expect

• Access to new markets: Explore international scale-up opportunities through tailored trade missions, market insights and introductions to potential customers and partners.

• Investor and corporate connections: Build relationships with investors, major funds and leading corporates, opening doors to investment and commercial opportunities.

• Support to access funding: Receive guidance to navigate funding options and prepare for investment.

• A national network of scaleups: Share experiences, learn from fellow founders and build relationships with businesses facing similar growth challenges.

• Expert-led workshops: Join practical sessions covering leadership, access to finance, international expansion and the commercial challenges of scaling.

• Dedicated account management: Work with an account manager to identify growth priorities and access advice, expertise and relevant opportunities.

A national community focused on growth

The first cohort will convene in February 2027 to begin a 12-month programme of tailored support and shared learning.

By connecting businesses across regions and sectors, Scale UK Connect will help develop a pipeline of successful UK scaleups, supporting jobs and economic growth.

Who can apply?

Scale UK Connect is open to ambitious, high-growth businesses that are:

• Registered and based in the UK.

• Generating annual turnover and/or have secured investment of at least £2 million.

• Employing at least 10 people, including founders.

• Looking to scale their business or expand internationally.

The programme will focus on businesses across eight sectors: advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative industries, defence, digital and technologies, financial services, life sciences, and professional and business services.

Applications open 29 October 2026

Ready to take your business further? Register your interest in Scale UK Connect and access the connections, expertise and support to help you grow.

This article was authored by Matt Snowden for Tech SY and published under the title 'TECH SY Supporting ambitious UK businesses to scale, connect and grow', on TECH SY Supporting ambitious UK businesses to scale, connect and grow. It is reproduced above in accordance with section 30(2) of the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.