Growth Sectors
Scientific Research
and Development
& Life Sciences
Sector specialism in scientific research & development with productivity at least 20% above the national level.
Computer
and electronic
products
Sector specialism in Computer and electronic products with productivity at least 20% above the national level.
Financial
Services
Sector specialism in financial services with productivity at least 20% above the national level.
Digital
& Creative
industries
which between them account for more than 5,000 jobs in our local community
Fintech
where our existing clusters of financial services & business support activities as well as computer
programming & consultancies provide technology firms & investors opportunities in areas such as payments, crowdfunding, wealth management, blockchain & artificial intelligence.
programming & consultancies provide technology firms & investors opportunities in areas such as payments, crowdfunding, wealth management, blockchain & artificial intelligence.
Horticulture
& viticulture
this sector has grown rapidly in recent years with 24% business growth and 6% employment growth. Our area has also been identified as a significant growth opportunity for viticulture thanks to its sun-soaked slopes and chalky soils, reminiscent of northern France.
We are committed to supporting the development and application of automation, digital and low carbon technologies in our existing vibrant knowledge economies, as well as capitalising upon the area’s growing USP in solar energy and storage capacity.
