Regional Ecosystems

Startup ecosystem coverage across Scotland, the North, Midlands, South West, and other UK regional hubs beyond London.

Manchester Imperagen Raises €5.8M Seed for Enzyme Engineering

Manchester Imperagen Raises €5.8M Seed for Enzyme Engineering

26 June 2026 · 8 min read

Imperagen secures €5.8 million seed funding in Manchester to scale AI and quantum-powered enzyme engineering. UK biotech breakthrough.

Firenze Raises €6.8M to Scale UK Lombard Lending Platform

Firenze Raises €6.8M to Scale UK Lombard Lending Platform

24 June 2026 · 7 min read

Manchester FinTech Firenze closes oversubscribed €6.8M funding round to expand Lombard lending operations and team amid market growth.

Why UK founders are moving beyond London for growth

Why UK founders are moving beyond London for growth

19 May 2026 · 8 min read

Examine the growing number of founders building in Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh instead of London. Use recent investment data, founder interviews

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Materials science research on ammonium polyphosphate advances safety innovation. UK spinout funding pathways explored.