Onside Sponsors UK Tech Week 2026 to Support UK Tech Startups and Scaleups
Onside is proud to sponsor UK Tech Week 2026, a nationwide celebration of innovation, talent and collaboration across the UK’s thriving technology ecosystem. Taking place from 16–20 March 2026, the week brings together founders, investors and industry leaders through a series of events hosted across the country.
UK Tech Week connects regional tech ecosystems and showcases the innovation taking place across the UK, with partners and events spanning dozens of cities and tech hubs nationwide.
What’s Happening During UK Tech Week
This year’s programme is shaping up to be an exciting one, with more than 50 partners involved and over 40 events already scheduled across the UK.
Highlights include:
The Launch – Manchester (Monday 16 March)
UK Tech Week kicks off with a high-profile launch event in Manchester, marking the start of a week of activity celebrating innovation across the UK tech landscape.
Westminster Wednesday (18 March)
Founders will have the opportunity to engage directly with policymakers in Parliament through a series of regional roundtables representing the Midlands, South East, South West and the North. These sessions aim to shape the conversation around how the UK can continue to support innovation and growth in the tech sector.
Investing Across the UK Reception
The day concludes with a high-profile reception and panel discussion with leading voices from across the investment ecosystem, including representatives from Dawn Capital, the British Business Bank, Innovate UK, and leaders in the UK’s AI sector.
Supporting the UK’s Next Generation of Tech Companies
As accounting and tax specialists working with UK tech startups and scaleups, Onside is perfectly positioned to support fast-growing technology companies at every stage of their journey.
Our team provides expert guidance on:
- Accounting services for tech startups – supporting founders with financial reporting, forecasting and investor readiness.
- Tax advisory – for new tech and high-growth companies looking for expert tax advice.
- R&D tax relief for tech companies – helping innovative businesses claim valuable tax credits for qualifying research and development activity.
Our team works closely with founders and leadership teams to provide expert accounting and tax advice, helping build strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.
“The UK has an incredibly vibrant tech ecosystem, and initiatives like UK Tech Week help connect founders, innovators and investors across the country. At Onside, we’re passionate about supporting tech startups and scaleups with the accounting and tax expertise they need to grow with confidence - from early-stage funding through to international expansion.”
Martin Brennan, Founder & CEO, Onside Accounting
We’re excited to support an initiative that brings together the UK tech community and highlights the innovation and ambition driving the sector forward.
To explore events taking place across the UK during the week, visit uktechweek.org