Creative and digital
Digital technology is at a time of rapid evolution and growth, touching every aspect of our lives. From the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to the technology that enables the protection and presentation of our unique heritage attractions, the creative and digital sector is one of the most exciting prospects for investment in York and North Yorkshire as we look to the future.
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In York and North Yorkshire we are playing our part in the huge innovations that are happening in digital and creative technology. And we are ensuring we have what UK and international investors need in this rapidly evolving sector.
Thanks to our universities we already have extensive research and development capabilities in immersive and creative technologies. York is an established player on the global, creative digital stage as one of only 25 cities around the world with UNESCO City of Media Arts status.
The Institute for Safe Autonomy provides world-leading research facilities and the opportunity for industry collaborations in the safe development and deployment of autonomous systems, alongside its expertise in quantum communications.
With the creative and digital sectors attracting significant government funding, we are working with our partners across York and North Yorkshire to attract more funds into the region; to further develop these exciting sectors and to build on the foundations we have created for clusters of creative and digital transformation across the region.