Hertfordshire is entering a pivotal moment. With a £50bn economy, world‑leading innovation assets and a strong track record of delivery, we are ready to accelerate growth for the benefit of local communities and UK plc. Our Economic Strategy sets out how we will do this.
Discover how we are supporting local residents and businesses and driving forward the county's ambition to become globally recognised as the UK's economic heartland by 2036.
We help create the right conditions for businesses to start, grow, and relocate into Hertfordshire.
We bridge the gap between education and employment to help meet local skills needs, and support businesses to become more inclusive.
We accelerate the growth of our priority sectors and nurture our high potential SMEs.
This partnership expands the reach and impact of the Airbus Launchpad residency programme, which gives SMEs access to facilities, expertise, and networks rarely available to early-stage and scaling businesses. Businesses are invited to apply for a six-month residency at the Airbus Launchpad by 4th September 2026.
GSK has announced plans to relocate its UK research and development (R&D) operations from Stevenage to a new flagship research centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
More than 150 guests gathered on Thursday 16 July for an evening of celebration, inspiration and recognition as Step2Skills marked the 10th anniversary of its Achievement Awards.
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