Software Cornwall

Software Cornwall – connecting, promoting and supporting the growing tech community in Cornwall Software Cornwall is an open and collaborative group of technology based businesses, education providers and business support organisations connected to Cornwall, UK. The community is independent and funded by its members, sponsors and supporters. Our vision- Cornwall as the most productive global location for software development Our mission – To promote and support software growth and excellence in Cornwall for today and in the future Software Cornwall was established informally in 2012 by a group from the software sector in Cornwall collaborating to support the growth of the digital engineering industry in the County. Since April 2015 Software Cornwall has been a Limited Not-For-Profit organisation funded through membership and sponsorship. The organisation also works in collaboration to deliver funded educational programmes supporting the development of tech talent here in Cornwall. “Cornwall has always been a world leader in engineering and exporter of quality engineering talent and innovation. From mining and rail, through to telecommunications, marine engineering, and more recently renewables technology. Cornwall has the potential to become a significant global player within the next generation of 21C Digital Engineering. Over the past 10 years we have seen it provide the new businesses, high skilled jobs and product innovations that our communities need.” Belinda Waldock – Co-founder Software Cornwall Ltd Our objectives Skills & Knowledge: Encourage learning and transfer of software skills and knowledge at all levels Business & Finance: Promote the growth and development of software businesses Recruitment & Careers Development: Engage with young people to promote software as a career and promote high skilled employment opportunities Visibility & Culture: To promote and support the visibility of software in Cornwall Infrastructure & Environment: To support the development of infrastructure and a positive environment Collaboration & Networking: Work openly, inclusively and collaboratively to benefit the software community