Innovation with imagination – built right here in Lancashire

Lancashire’s digital and creative sectors are growing fast – and making waves nationally.

From cyber security and immersive tech to film, design, gaming and digital health, this is a county full of creative thinkers, technical doers, and collaborative energy.

This is a place where high-value digital work doesn’t come with London overheads. With strong talent pipelines, sector clusters, and dedicated workspaces, we’re attracting ambitious digital and creative businesses looking for space, value and support.

Why Lancashire for digital and creative?

Over 36,000 people employed in creative and digital roles
One of the UK’s fastest-growing digital clusters (Burnley – Tech Nation)
Affordable workspace and living costs
Home to BAFTA and NTA-winning creative talent
Strengths in cyber, immersive tech, digital health and content creation
Linked to national cyber defence and the North West Cyber Corridor
Strong links between education, industry and innovation

Cyber security and digital defence

Lancashire sits at the heart of the UK’s evolving cyber ecosystem – part of the North West Cyber Corridor and home to critical national capabilities.

Part of the North West Cyber Corridor
Access to defence-related digital ecosystems
Supported by Lancaster University (Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research)
Emerging commercial clusters in Preston, Samlesbury and Burnley
Synergies with aerospace, defence, and secure data sectors
Exportable IP in digital defence, secure communications, critical infrastructure

Creative industries that make an impact

We’re not just tech. Lancashire is packed with creative talent spanning:

Gaming and immersive media
Graphic design, branding and animation
Music and performance
Digital marketing and content creation

Hotspots include:

University of Central Lancashire – Media Factory with full studio production
Fraser House Digital – a thriving Lancaster-based creative tech community
Silicon Sands, Blackpool – immersive tech and seaside innovation
Creative co-working spaces across Burnley, Chorley, and Preston

Education, skills and start-up support

Lancashire invests in creative and digital people – from entry level to leadership, college bootcamps to university spinouts.

20,000+ students in creative and tech fields
Dedicated degree and FE pathways in gaming, media, digital health, music tech and more
Funded start-up support and growth networks
Skills bootcamps in immersive media, coding, cyber security and web development
Cross-sector innovation opportunities in health, manufacturing, tourism and net zero

Infrastructure that scales with your ambition

Superfast and gigabit broadband across the county
Flexible, affordable studios, office space and hybrid environments
Supportive local networks and sector forums
Strong access to venture finance, funding, export advice and collaboration platforms

A creative economy with global ambitions

Whether you’re making games, building apps, shooting film or designing brand experiences – Lancashire is a place where digital and creative businesses can grow without compromise.

Get in touch to explore how we support your growth in the digital and creative sectors.

Digital & Creative Industries