Decision details

Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) 5G Innovation Region Bid.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval for the submission of an application for funding (up to £3.8 million) from the DSIT 5G Innovation Regions fund. The application will be made from NYC and CoY combined with NYC as the lead authority.
DSIT is inviting applications into a £40 million fund for local authorities across the UK to establish themselves as ‘5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIRs).
5GIRs is part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption, with a focus on key sectors where there is local capability and opportunities. Funding will enable places throughout the UK to unlock opportunities across the digital economy which utilise advanced wireless connectivity.

Decision:

Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) 5G Innovation Region Bid.

Reasons for the decision:

To seek approval for the submission of an application for funding (up to £3.8 million) from the DSIT 5G Innovation Regions fund. The application will be made from NYC and CoY combined with NYC as the lead authority.


DSIT is inviting applications into a £40 million fund for local authorities across the UK to establish themselves as ‘5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIRs).

5GIRs is part of our wider programme to drive 5G adoption, with a focus on key sectors where there is local capability and opportunities. Funding will enable places throughout the UK to unlock opportunities across the digital economy which utilise advanced wireless connectivity.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Publication date: 13/09/2023

Date of decision: 04/09/2023

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