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Meet the team

The people and organisations connecting the South West.

Meet the team

The specialists behind the programme

A consortium of seven specialist organisations, led by techSPARK, delivering TechFirst for Schools and Colleges across the South West.

  • techSPARK logoLead partner

    techSPARK

    About this partner
    techSPARK is the not-for-profit Bristol & Bath growth network working to strengthen the tech ecosystem across the region. Founded to spark new ideas and collaborations, facilitate knowledge exchange, and upskill talent from the back room to the boardroom, techSPARK connects and supports tech and digital businesses from early-stage startups to global corporations, engaging over 35,000 people a month through events, community management, news and growth programmes. Find out more at https://techspark.co/.
  • CyNam logo

    CyNam

    About this partner
    CyNam convenes Gloucestershire's cyber security and secure technology ecosystem, connecting industry, government, defence, academia and innovators to strengthen resilience and drive secure innovation. Founded in Cheltenham in 2015, CyNam is the organisation at the centre of one of the UK's fastest-growing cyber and secure technology ecosystems. Find out more at https://cynam.org/.
  • Graphic Science / South West England STEM Ambassadors logo

    Graphic Science / South West England STEM Ambassadors

    About this partner
    Graphic Science is a leading STEM engagement consultancy based near Bristol, delivering STEM education projects across South West England. As the official STEM Ambassador Programme Delivery Partner for South West England on behalf of STEM Learning, and a regional delivery partner for the IET, Graphic Science works with schools, industry, academia and volunteers to inspire young people and build understanding of real-world STEM careers. Find out more at https://www.graphicscience.co.uk/.
  • Cognition Creative Learning CIC logo

    Cognition Creative Learning CIC

    About this partner
    Cognition Learning delivers hands-on STEM education programmes and clubs across Cornwall and Devon for schools, families and businesses. Using hands-on resources Cognition Learning inspires curiosity and creativity in young people, offering routes into international STEM competitions alongside practical digital skills workshops for the whole family. Find out more at https://cognitionlearning.co.uk/.
  • Dorset Council Digital Skills Partnership logo

    Dorset Council Digital Skills Partnership

    About this partner
    The Dorset Digital Skills Partnership is an active partnership of around 20 organisations inspiring schools, companies and organisations across Dorset to build the digital skills needed for the county's economy to thrive. Set up by Dorset Council and bringing together skills providers, employers and digital leaders, the partnership provides leadership on workforce digital skills development and hosts county-wide events including the Festival of the Future. Find out more at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-digital-skills-partnership.
  • Mangorolla CIC logo

    Mangorolla CIC

    About this partner
    Mangorolla CIC is a social enterprise with a 23-year track record in online schools engagement, reaching students that other providers often find hard to reach. Best known for its flagship "I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here!" and "I'm an Engineer" projects, Mangorolla connects school students aged 8–18 with working scientists and engineers through live, moderated online chats, making STEM subjects, including Computing, personal and relevant while showcasing positive future career pathways. Find out more at https://imascientist.org.uk/.
  • Tech Cornwall logo

    Tech Cornwall

    About this partner
    Tech Cornwall is a non-profit community organisation on a mission to drive positive social change by nurturing and empowering Cornwall's tech sector. Formerly Software Cornwall, it delivers three core programmes, a Tech Academy, a Youth Programme and an Events Programme, connecting tech enthusiasts and businesses across Cornwall's growing digital landscape and hosting major regional events including the Festival of Tech. Find out more at https://techcornwall.co.uk/.
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