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techUK SME value

With over 600 SME members, techUK understands the issues that are most relevant to the UK SME tech sector. Fill out our membership enquiry form below and learn more about the value we bring to every techUK SME member.

techUK: The tech trade association for SMEs

Across 21 workstreams our expert teams help our SME members to achieve their business objectives. We facilitate hundreds of meetings and events, create opportunities for members to meet customers, suppliers and regulators, and help them to build partnerships with peers in the sector. Our SME members have the inside track on the industry and access to the markets most important to their business.

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Five benefits of joining our SME community

1. Industry access: When you join techUK you join our community of 1000+ tech firms, decision makers and thought leaders. We provide our 600 strong SME community with opportunities to network and collaborate with their peers, industry leaders, and customers in both the private and public sector.

2. Inside track: techUK provides SME members with access to business opportunities, such as early market engagement sessions, procurement launches and networking sessions with potential collaborators and customers. These market insights help members to understand their customers and identify upcoming opportunities. Membership is at a corporate level, meaning all of your colleagues can access techUK resources.

3. Influence policy: Our relationship with government and regulators allows us to advocate for regulatory solutions and policy that help our SME members to compete and grow. Being part of this process helps SME members to strengthen their influence, raise their profile, and reduce their risk and costs.

4. Impact performance: Through our insights and networking opportunities, members can take advantage of the business opportunities on offer and make informed decisions on where to prioritise their focus. They raise their profile within the industry. They react better to the market. They are compliant with regulation. They build better strategies. They win more business.

5. Meeting rooms and event space: techUK offers its members a diverse collection of conference rooms for business meetings and events. SME members receive a 65% discount on the list prices, plus a complimentary room allowance which includes two full-days or four half-days per year, a benefit worth £500.

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SME resources for techUK members

 

SME Events

Developing networks and helping members build valuable relationships is a key part of what we do at techUK. Our 400+ events a year can help you to connect with your peers, government stakeholders and potential customers.

SME Insights

Keep up to date with the latest industry news and views. We regularly publish industry insights, reports, newsletters, podcasts and more to help keep you ahead of the competition.

SME Opportunities

SMEs are a core part of the tech industry. Our members are invited to market engagement events, lead working groups, and learn about funding. Get involved with techUK and raise your profile.

SME Guidance

Find all the latest guidance for SMEs including support for transitioning to Net Zero and information on the Modern Slavery Act.

Business Services

techUK provides a range of services to help protect and grow your business, including software escrow and software validation, legal and HR advice, and support in the recruitment of tech talent.

Support Directory

A directory of opportunities for funding, business development, innovation and other ways of growing your business.

 

Learn how techUK membership helped SME members Chipside and Climate Essentials in 2023

 

SME US Delegation 2023 - Chipside

Hear from Paul Moorby, Chipside CEO, on the opportunities and benefits of taking part in the techUK trade delegation to the US.

Climate Essentials

Hear from Martina Coleman at Climate Essentials on the value of membership, following her recognition at techUK's President's Awards. 

 

 

An example of just some of our upcoming SME events...

 

 


For more information please contact:

Ed Bevan

Ed Bevan

Head of SME Engagement, techUK

Ed is Head of SME Engagement and is responsible for shaping techUK’s proposition to our SMEs across the country, ensuring our policy work, market access activity and services benefit the SME community.

Prior to working at techUK, Ed worked in the at the Department for International Trade, engaging with a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs, to understand the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and act as case studies in press and social media. Ed has also worked in policy and public affairs within the voluntary sector, namely the Alzheimer’s Society and the Men’s Health Forum.

Ed holds a MA in International Relations from Leiden University, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his son, travelling, and visiting historical sites.

Email:
[email protected]

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Jaroszlav Katai

Jaroszlav Katai

Business Development Manager, techUK

Jaroszlav is the Business Development Manager at techUK. 

Day to day Jaroszlav is responsible for making prospective members aware of membership benefits, advising them how to get the most out of their investment and introducing them to relevant programme activities and business services.

Jaroszlav has experience in working in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors and is keen to form long lasting relationships with technologists and support their growth strategies in the UK.

Outside of work, Jaroszlav enjoys travelling across Europe, meeting people and is an avid reader of speculative fiction.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
020 7331 2027

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