Creative and technology
Home to MediaCity, the BBC, ITV and Dock10 (Europe’s largest purpose-built digital hub), Salford has a thriving creative and technology sector, with over 2,000 of these businesses calling Salford home.
The sector is experiencing tremendous growth, with a 50% increase in jobs since 2019. This is set to continue with MediaCity expanding further with additional office space, helping to accommodate the industries of the future.
Around Salford Quays and MediaCity, industry leading companies, sit alongside specialist digital and consultancy businesses, while pioneering work is underway at the Media City Immersive Technology Innovation Hub.
A skills pipeline for the sector is provided by institutions including The University of Salford and Salford City College.
Salford has been named one of the UK’s most AI ready cities, confirming its potential to leverage significant economic growth in this area.
Read more about the sector and some of the businesses based here.
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