Welcome to our weekly South West Tech News roundup, where you can get all the headlines from the past week in one place.
What has our busy tech and digital community been up to this week? From award wins and innovative breakthroughs to unmissable events and capital raised, take a moment to reflect on the hive of daily activity taking place in our region.
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Bristol-based AI company Narwhal Labs has raised £20m in funding to support the launch of its autonomous communications platform, DeepBlue OS.
The platform uses agentic AI to manage end-to-end communications across channels including voice, email, SMS and WhatsApp, operating 24/7 to handle enquiries, bookings and workflows without human intervention.
Backed by UK investors, the company aims to make enterprise-grade AI more accessible, positioning its technology as core infrastructure for modern organisations.
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Bristol-headquartered cyber security consultancy Logiq has made its first acquisition, bringing Cheltenham-based tech specialist Savient into the group.
The deal enhances Logiq’s capabilities across government and defence sectors, adding expertise in secure software development and high-assurance environments.
It also strengthens the company’s presence in the South West, supporting its growth as a key player in the UK’s cyber and national security ecosystem.
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The UK government has announced a £20m funding boost to support innovation across regional tech clusters in England and Wales.
Part of the wider £500m Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, the investment will back sectors including autonomous drones in the South West, alongside agtech, clean energy, space and advanced materials in other regions.
The initiative aims to strengthen local innovation ecosystems, drive job creation and accelerate growth across key technology sectors.
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Cornwall-based startup Horizon Agri Ltd is using drone technology to make agricultural tasks faster, safer and more efficient, supported by £50,000 in funding from the British Business Bank and the South West Investment Fund.
The company uses drones for tasks such as crop fertilisation, field monitoring and infrastructure cleaning, helping farmers reduce costs, improve precision and minimise environmental impact.
The business highlights the growing role of agri-tech and automation in modern farming, unlocking new efficiencies across the sector.
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