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Hertfordshire stands at the forefront of innovation, driving growth priorities through world-class R&D for the UK. Situated within the Golden Research Triangle (Oxford-Cambridge-London) its strategic location fosters collaboration amongst leading institutions and industries. With its close proximity to London and robust business networks, Hertfordshire is one of the most globally connected counties, exporting ideas and innovation across the world. 

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Powered by its strong entrepreneurial base, Hertfordshire is one of the best places in the UK to start and scale a business. The University of Hertfordshire is just one of 20 in the UK to be awarded Enterprise Zone status. Its knowledge exchange with industry has provided businesses with over £1.7million worth of expertise and support. Hertfordshire’s highly connected ecosystem of business support offers advice from start-up to scale-up; export to supply chain and procurement opportunities. 

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Hertfordshire is constantly future-proofing its talent pipeline thanks to skills initiatives and its excellent network of schools, colleges and universities. This provides an exceptional quality of recruitment and levels of retention for businesses. Nearly half of its working age population is educated to degree level, well above the national average with large commuter patterns serving its knowledge economy. More than 150 regional employers have strengthened their workforce with graduate placements, professional development and apprenticeships through the careers-focused education provided by University of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire Growth Board is the way the county is working together to deliver sustainable good growth for residents, communities and businesses. It has developed a shared Vision and Missions to tackle growth challenges and unlock further investment. This joined up approach sets Hertfordshire apart with leaders across place, policing, health, business and the economy working together to drive further growth. 

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Hertfordshire offers an exceptional quality of life with a good mix of rural and town, the Cathedral city of St Albans and areas of outstanding natural beauty – all on the doorstep of London. Add good schools, high value sector opportunities and excellent transport links to other parts of the UK and beyond, it’s no wonder 1.2m people choose Hertfordshire as their home. 

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Hertfordshire has excellent road, rail and air transport links with two major airports within 15 minutes of its borders, four motorways and the East Coast mainline connecting London to Scotland. The county has 98% superfast broadband coverage, above UK average.

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In 2024, partners from across Hertfordshire attended UKREiiFwhere over 13,000 people from the world of Real Estate, Government, Investment and Infrastructure had the opportunity to see what makes this county the perfect place to do business.

 

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