Work is underway on a refreshed and expanded version of the Leeds Tech Map – almost five years after the original design became a fixture across offices and meeting rooms throughout the region.
Leeds tech ecosystem builder Stuart Clarke MBE, who featured on our Northern Leaders list again this year, is behind the updated map which will again provide a visual snapshot of the city’s tech ecosystem.
Leeds-based tech firms are now invited to put themselves forward for inclusion through a competition called ‘The Techs Factor’. They can do so here.
To be considered, businesses must have a software development element at the core of their work and the majority of their tech team based in Leeds. All businesses that make it onto the final map will receive a printed copy when the new version is launched in February 2026.
Clarke, who is also chair of Leeds Digital and founder of UK Tech Week, said: “The first map captured a moment in time for the Leeds tech community, and the response was incredible.
“The sector has grown and evolved so much since then, and this new edition will help us tell that story.
“Leeds is full of ambitious founders, talented teams and forward-thinking organisations, and the map is a chance to shine a light on the people building the future of our city.”
This year’s map is sponsored by law firm ALT Legal and chartered accountants BHP.
Anna Ashford, Head of ALT Legal, said: “We’re proud to back the new Leeds Tech Map, a brilliant showcase of the exciting and innovative companies across our region. Leeds has one of the best tech ecosystems in the UK and ALT Legal want to play our part in helping it grow – supporting the founders, organisations and businesses driving it forward by promoting the Tech Map.”
Chris Neale, Partner at BHP, said: “BHP and Translink Corporate Finance are extremely proud to sponsor the Leeds Tech Map. We work with so many brilliant tech businesses across the region and genuinely enjoy being part of this thriving community. The energy, ambition and values of the sector really resonate with us, and we’re here to help it grow.”
Leeds-based data firm The Data City is supporting the map as official data partner to ensure the map reflects the true breadth of the sector.
Alex Craven, CEO at The Data City, said: “The Data City is proud to be the official data partner for the new Leeds Tech Map. Over the past five years, we’ve mapped and analysed the city’s thriving tech ecosystem and frontier economy, charting its rapid growth and evolution. Leeds has become a leading hub of innovation and collaboration, and we’re delighted to help showcase its success.”