Ten years. One mission. The North.
Tech North Advocates exists to champion the North of England as a world-class hub for technology and digital business — and to make sure the people building it have the connections, capital and platform they need to win globally.
A decade in the making.
- 2016Founded
Tech North Advocates launches as the Northern voice within the Tech Advocates movement.
- 2018Working Groups
Sector-specific groups form to drive AI, FinTech and HealthTech conversations.
- 20201,000 Advocates
Membership crosses one thousand leaders, founders and investors.
- 2022Global Network
Formally joins Global Tech Advocates — the world's largest grassroots tech community.
- 2024Mentoring at Scale
Mentor programme connects hundreds of Northern founders with global expertise.
- 202610 Years
Celebrating a decade with renewed mission and a global platform.
Independent
Private-sector led, volunteer-driven, never for profit.
Inclusive
Open to anyone who shares the mission, regardless of role or stage.
Influential
Heard in boardrooms, government and global tech capitals.