Maximising UK regional potential with deep tech

4 May 2023 Reading time: < 1 minute

In order to address regional inequality in the UK, we need to maximise the potential that exists within our communities. 

Our universities can offer a solution.

Zoë Reich, Deep Tech Investor for Octopus Ventures, believes these outstanding institutions are sources of excellence and innovation, and we can harness their potential to address this critical challenge. By doing so, we can transform them into engine rooms for positive change and drive progress towards a more equal society.

Watch the video for more insights from Zoë.

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