Access to talent is the #1 location factor, followed by commitment to Leeds and access to universities
60% say R&D is key investment priority in next 12 months
60% consider the Leeds ecosystem to be in its infancy
Access to funding #1 barrier
Culture of experimentation, flexibility, problem solving and failing fast (early stage)
Almost all agree there is great value in learning from other businesses
Self-financing main source of capital to start
80% rely on cutting edge technology/user insight to keep ahead
Universities engage well, government often don’t offer effective solutions
Need better communication of available support
Lack of engagement from investors
Aware of initiatives e.g. Digital Festival, Nexus, accelerators