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Yejin Yoo

Investment Officer

British Embassy Seoul

The UK’s Start-up Environment &

Supporting Programmes

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United Kingdom = Great Britain & Northern Island

Population: 64.1 million

Language: English

Monarch: Elizabeth II

Prime Minister: Theresa May

4 of the World’s top 10 universities

United Kingdom

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UK’s Tech Sector

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Fast growing cluster of >1300 technology, digital and

creative companies

40 shared workspaces, incubators & accelerators

Tech City, London

The Digital Capital of Europe

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Belfast - Cyber security, Mobile, Software

Birmingham - Software, Serious Gaming

Brighton - Gaming, Animation, Apps

Bristol - Hardware, Media, Animation, Cyber security

Cambridge - Hardware, Networks, Digital health

Cardiff – Cyber security, Fintech

Glasgow/Edinburgh - Software, Gaming

London - Digital, Creative & Tech

Manchester/Liverpool - Media, Animation, Apps

Newcastle - Digital health and Design

Thames Valley - Software

Source: http://www.techcityuk.com/technation/

ICT & Creative Industries Clusters

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1. London 12. Cambridge 13. Bristol 15. Oxford

Source : https://digitalcityindex.eu/

EDCi (European Digital City Index) 2016

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Corporation tax : 20%

(19% by Apr 2017, 17% by 2020)

Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS)

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)

R&D Tax Credits

Patent box

Government – Fiscal Policy

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The Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) encourages

overseas entrepreneurs and innovation-rich small businesses

with the potential for rapid growth to relocate to the UK.

Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP)Meet the Dealmakers

The Global Entrepreneur Programme

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SIRIUS Programme

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Source : http://www.siriusprogramme.com/

SIRIUS Programme

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The Digital Business Academy is a free online platform

created by Tech City UK to teach you everything you need

to start, grow or join a digital business.

Source : http://www.digitalbusinessacademyuk.com/

DBA – Digital Business Academy

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Source : http://www.digitalbusinessacademyuk.com/

DBA – Digital Business Academy

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Access to Finance – Government Funding

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Source : http://www.startuploans.co.uk/

Start-up Loans

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Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa for

Digital Technology

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Vibrant Ecosystem for Start-ups

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How the British Embassy can help

Impartial advice on where and how to set up a business

in the UK

Information on funding , finance, staffing and operations

Introductions to key contacts and professional advisers

Practical help on the ground including visits to suitable

locations

Aftercare – continued work with established investors to

provide new business opportunities and representation

to government

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주한영국대사관

국제통상부 상무관 유예진

Email : Yejin.yoo@fco.gov.uk

Phone : 02-3210-5584