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The tech sector in Essex is absolutely thriving and our county is right at the heart of the tech revolution happening across the UK.
Across Essex, the telecom and digital technology sectors boast around 5,270 businesses (2023). These businesses employ 20,000 people (2023) and generated more than £1.274billion in Gross Added Value (GVA) in 2022.
To celebrate our thriving tech sector, last year we created the Ambitious Essex Tech 50. We’ve refreshed the list for 2025, showcasing the most innovative and exciting tech businesses operating in Essex right now.
The Ambitious Essex Tech 50 is a list of the most innovative and exciting tech businesses based in Greater Essex. It shows the value of tech is not just for the sector itself, but in supporting innovation in other industries such as manufacturing, energy and more.
How we created the list
This year we judged the Ambitious Essex Tech 50 business against a set of criteria. These are:
- turnover
- funding and investment secured
- approach to skills and employment
- local and global reach
- growth potential
- innovations
https://www.extraordinaryessex.co.uk/grow/sector-growth/ambitious-essex-tech-50/
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