UK plans new standards and a 2027 programme to back women in tech
The UK government has announced plans, tied to the Budget, to help more women work in and found technology businesses. Two voluntary industry standards are being developed with the Women in Tech Taskforce, with early backing from BT, Revolut, Sage, Balderton Capital and Octopus Ventures. A scale-up programme for women founders is due to launch in 2027.
What does it mean?
The government wants more women to get jobs in tech and to start their own tech companies. Two voluntary rulebooks for companies are being written, one on workplace culture and one on how startups get investor money. A programme to help women founders grow their businesses is due in 2027.
Who is affected?
Women working in or starting technology businesses, and the investors and companies that fund or employ them.