Middlesbrough is situated in the heart of North East England and offers a desirable and cost competitive base for business and investment opportunities.
Globally recognised for its innovative digital & technology sector and ever-expanding advanced manufacturing industries, Middlesbrough offers investors a dynamic business landscape, a highly skilled workforce and the opportunity to provide employees with a high quality of life and the work-life balance they seek.
Middlesbrough is committed to supporting investment and business growth, and has been named one of the ‘Top 10 Small Cities in Europe’ by the Financial Times for its strategy to attract foreign direct investment.
Middlesbrough is a hotbed for digital tech innovation, home to digital leaders across gaming, animation, ecommerce and VR. The digital tech industry in Middlesbrough accounted for £304million GVA in 2017, with a business turnover of £188million.
The sector includes a stream of start-up and expanding companies that are delivering cutting edge technology products and services for companies across the world, including advancements in Augmented Reality (AR).
Teesside University is a world leader for digital and graphic design courses with many graduates going on to forge incredible careers at large digital firms, as well as home grown companies that are making a huge impact with multi-national client bases.
