New tech incorporations soar in East of England, says RSM
RSM’s analysis found there were 1,213 new tech incorporations in the East of England during Q3 2025, jumping 40 per cent from 864 in Q3 2024 and up seven per cent from 1,135 the previous quarter.
In the UK, a total of 15,470 new tech companies were incorporated in Q3 2025, rising 36 per cent from 11,368 in the same quarter last year, and up eight per cent from 14,262 in Q2 2025.
Laragh Jeanroy, office managing partner in Cambridge at RSM UK, said: “The East of England is a fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship, so it is encouraging to see that the region is continuing to see growth in tech incorporations.
“While this growth is likely to continue in the short term, driven by strong academic foundations, supportive infrastructure and sector specialisations in AI, deep tech, digital and enterprise software, Agri-tech and cyber security, sustained success will require strategic investment, talent development, and political and economic stability.”
Ben Bilsland, partner and head of technology industry at RSM UK, added: “UK tech is showing resilience, with quarterly tech incorporations reaching another record high despite broader business confidence remaining subdued. The continued momentum in the UK’s booming tech ecosystem of high growth, successful companies will further reinforce the country’s position as a global leader in tech.
“Q4 may see further growth in the wake of positive messaging from the UK government on the tech sector and the US-UK Tech Prosperity Deal announced during the US President’s recent visit. This deal pointed to deep investment in AI, civil nuclear energy, quantum technologies and further frontier innovations. Leading US tech companies made multi-billion figure promises of investment into the UK as their CEO’s praised the UK’s tech ecosystem.
“Looking ahead, the Government must address roadblocks to ensure growth of these tech companies isn’t stifled. Funding is crucial, alongside access to the right talent and skills, and a regulatory environment that balances innovation with protection.
“As we approach the Autumn Budget, all eyes will be on the Chancellor to unveil growth-friendly tax incentives for businesses and to protect the R&D tax scheme, which is a crucial pillar to support innovation and development.”