Our region is a leader in tech and innovation and Bristol is a leading Smart City with capabilities that are already some of the best in the UK.
Exceed 85% GIGABIT CONNECTIVITY by 2025 across the West of England 
Bristol no. 1 city in UK for tech jobs (Tech Nation 2022) 
A world-class 5G network and universal fast internet access by 2030 
Most innovative UK city outside of London (Paymentsense) 
Home to the 3rd largest tech cluster in the UK 
Image credit: Tom Sparey The West of England is a key technology cluster known for innovation, with Bristol ranked among the top 10 UK tech cities (Data City) and top 20 European cities for tech investment (Tech Nation). Committed to "tech for good," the region generates cutting-edge digital research and investment.
Image credit: University of Bristol We’re exploring 5G’s potential to transform our lives and work. Our region is a hub for cloud technology, home to Oracle’s Global Cloud R&D centre in Bristol. It leads in 5G development with the world’s first smart tourism trial and the UK’s first quantum key distribution network for secure data transfer.
The project links three leading universities and is forecasted to add £173 billion to the economy by 2030. It enables advanced logistics capabilities, including geo-location of goods and 5G-enabled smart junctions, with applications across sectors like health, mobility, and space.
The 5G Logistics project will see private 5G networks installed at Bristol Port and Gravity to enhance logistics, air quality, and operational efficiency.
