Digital Tech
Swansea is leading the charge in digital innovation, backed by major investment and world-class infrastructure that is transforming the region into a connected, future-ready hub for business.
£175 Million Investment in Next-Gen Infrastructure
The vision for Swansea to become a truly digital city is one that is rapidly moving towards being accomplished.
With dedicated Digital Champions to foster new relationships with suppliers and infrastructure providers, Swansea has accelerated the development of its digital foundations to complement the needs of today’s business enterprises.
Having a team committed to digital connectivity has led to the successful implementation of numerous projects that will enhance the prosperity of businesses based in Swansea.
Recent examples include:
- A dedicated dark fibre network being installed across key public sector sites throughout 2025, that will enable more collaborative work to take place across multiple organisations.
- The improvement of city centre connectivity where public sector assets will be used to host small cell infrastructure to boost mobile network capacity during busy usage times.
- 5G Innovation Funding from Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme to cover the capital costs linked to building 5G and advanced wireless networks. This will allow Swansea Bay City Deal projects to develop use cases that can transform industries and create new business opportunities.
Creating a city that can adopt emerging technology is testimony to the region’s understanding of the future of digital. Aiming to provide a better user experience for people and businesses and making Swansea an exceptional city for businesses investment.
Pioneering Connectivity & Research
A UK leader in GFast broadband technology, Swansea continues to set the standard for fast, reliable digital connectivity. The city is also home to Swansea University’s Computational Foundry, a nationally recognised centre of excellence for computational and mathematical sciences.
The Foundry bridges academia and industry to drive innovation in cybersecurity, health technologies, and digital transformation, positioning Swansea as a magnet for tech talent and industry collaboration.
A Thriving Digital Business Ecosystem
Swansea’s digital technology sector is growing rapidly, with a surge of new enterprises choosing the city as a launchpad for innovation. Central to this growth is the Innovation Matrix: a state-of-the-art facility in the SA1 Innovation Quarter, operated by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. It provides a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors focused on digital innovation.
Adding to this dynamic ecosystem is Tramshed Tech, a thriving hub that connects tech, digital, and creative businesses with the spaces, support, and skills they need to succeed.
With this robust infrastructure, a growing talent pipeline, and a collaborative spirit, Swansea is the ideal place to invest, innovate, and grow in the digital economy.
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