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ELC Expresses Support for Creation of Advanced Digital Institute

High tech companies, initially in the Yorkshire and Humberside areas but ultimately across the UK, look set to benefit significantly from the opening of the new Advanced Digital Institute (ADI) which promises to provide competitive advantage in international markets

Harry Tee, chairman of the Electronics Leadership Council, today gave his unqualified support to the ADI initiative and praised the foresight and vision of those involved:

“With the vitally important contribution high technology companies make to the UK economy and with the need to increase this significantly if the country is to grow economically in an increasingly technology dependent world, the ADI is exactly the sort of initiative the UK needs. By bringing together all of the elements required for successful innovation and product development, the ADI will give high tech companies a competitive edge, enabling them to exploit opportunities in an expanding international market.


The ADI will assist companies in identifying and developing new high-value products through the provision of specialist electronics technical support and business advice. Funded by a £2M Yorkshire Forward contract, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Airedale Partnership and EU Regional Fund support, the ADI is expected to generate 160 new jobs and create 25 new companies in its first five years alone.

Download the full ELC Press Release here (PDF30K) 

Date added: 26 September 2006