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Invest in Gloucestershire: Building Momentum on the National Stage

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The Invest in Gloucestershire team has been busy building momentum nationally at major industry events to showcase the county’s investment proposition.

At UKREiiF 2026 - the UK's national real estate investment and infrastructure forum, the team delivered a high-profile programme of activity, including a panel discussion on Accelerating the Growth of Resilient Technology Clusters, which positioned Gloucestershire at the forefront of innovation-led growth. The event also marked the launch of Gloucestershire’s new Investment Prospectus, presenting eight investable opportunities across regeneration, innovation, and sustainable development.

The response to these initiatives was highly positive, with strong visitor engagement, more than 15 targeted investor meetings, and significant interest across all featured projects. As a result, a number of discussions are now progressing with prospective investors and development partners.

This momentum has continued at Infosecurity Europe, where the team engaged with a broad range of UK and international businesses. Several substantive conversations were held with overseas companies exploring opportunities to establish or expand operations in Gloucestershire, particularly within the county’s cyber, digital, and advanced technology sectors.

The team also attended London Tech Week, continuing efforts to promote Gloucestershire as a leading destination for innovation. In collaboration with the Office for Investment, support was provided to deliver a panel session on the UK Stand on Tuesday 9 June, titled “Defending the Digital Frontier: Inside the UK Regions – Cyber Clusters.”
 
Building on the themes explored at UKREiiF, the session highlighted how regional ecosystems such as the emerging Golden Valley development in Cheltenham are driving innovation, strengthening capability and enhancing national resilience. Featuring contributions from the National Cyber Security Centre, techSPARK, CyNam and industry partners, the discussion showcased the strength and ambition of Gloucestershire’s cyber cluster, and its growing relevance on a national and international stage.

Across all activities, Gloucestershire continues to enhance its visibility, engagement, and investor interest, reinforcing its position as a highly attractive location for businesses seeking to invest, innovate, and grow.

For more information visit Invest in Gloucestershire.