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We are a not-for-profit initiative to support, connect, and grow technology and innovation in
Working in close partnership with Milton Keynes City Council and key stakeholders, we represent and support our community through a vibrant and inclusive programme of events, activities and resources, underpinned by a collective strategic vision for technology and innovation in Milton Keynes.
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A home for curious minds to explore new ideas across a city-sized playground for innovation.
Our unique city is a pioneering place designed to nurture experimentation, innovation and growth.
We seek a smarter, sustainable and successful city that provides the resources, network and opportunities to support turning innovative ideas into remarkable reality.
A thriving community of ambitious entrepreneurs, creative problem solvers and brilliant engineers will drive vibrancy, growth and prosperity to the city.
We can achieve this vision through community-led strategic direction and close collaboration with partners.
With a longstanding history of innovation, Milton Keynes is widely recognised as one of the UK's fastest growing cities with the fourth highest number of business startups in the UK.
At the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Milton Keynes has already established itself as a testbed for both national and international smart mobility projects as well as a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation. A combination of strong transport links, close proximity to London and its culture of innovation has made it’s an ideal place for technology companies of all sizes.
Ranked the second best place to work in the UK by the Times, Milton Keynes is home to a highly skills workforce with over 6,000 software engineers and 4,000 data engineers. It's cutting-edge research facilities and world-class technology clusters have attracted leading businesses from the technology and manufacturing sectors.
An ambitious strategy for 2050 and rapidly growing economy provides the foundations for a bright future.
Working in close partnership with Milton Keynes City Council and key stakeholders, we represent and support our community through a vibrant and inclusive programme of events, activities and resources, underpinned by a collective strategic vision for technology and innovation in Milton Keynes.
Protospace was founded in September 2020 by Oliver Waters, Richard Wiggins and Simon Wright, following long term conversations around the desire to accelerate the development of the local tech community.
Initially backed by Milton Keynes City Council through their Post-COVID Economic Recovery Fund, Protospace delivered a vibrant programme of events and activities over 2021/22 to restart and reconnect the community post-lockdown.
Following on-going discussions around the strategy of the local ecosystem, Protospace partnered with Whitecap Consulting on the 2022 Milton Keynes Tech Ecosystem Report. The report provided a more complete understanding of the local ecosystem and identified new opportunities for its strategic development.
In 2023 Protospace announced a partnership with Milton Keynes City Council and Whitecap Consulting to establish an independent advisory group. The group will lead on developing a tech strategy for Milton Keynes to ensure the entire ecosystem – anchor employers, educators, SMEs, investors, and emerging tech talent - is well supported, working together and making the most of growth and innovation opportunities.
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Events and activities to engage, connect and promote the ecosystem.
Through a collaborative programme of events and activities, we connect the tech community to foster collaboration, share knowledge and promote the ecosystem.
From local meet-ups to international conferences, Protospace aims to cultivate a growing community of collaborative problem-solvers, entrepreneurs and creatives to drive innovation and raise the profile of Milton Keynes.
Our programme of events and activities include those run by our leadership and partnerships with external communities and organisations.
