Digital Planning has entered a strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber, giving the Loughborough-based firm a formal platform to engage with the region’s business community and contribute to policy conversations that shape the local operating environment.
The collaboration enables the company to work more closely with member organisations, share technical expertise at Chamber events, and support initiatives focused on digital adoption.
East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “With rapidly evolving technology and the enormous opportunities presented by AI, Digital Planning is a valuable resource for East Midlands firms looking to streamline their processes or move their digital journey forward.
“I’m delighted to welcome Digital Planning as a strategic partner and I’m certain the insight brought will be highly beneficial to the Chamber and our members.”
Digital Planning works as a commercial R&D partner for mid-sized organisations operating in complex or regulated industries. Its portfolio covers secure automation, bespoke software, and cyber-resilient digital platforms for sectors including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
The firm collaborates with financial, scientific and international research institutions and is currently developing Metis, an AI system for contextual resource allocation.
Digital Planning Co-founder Mark Underwood said: “Digital Planning is really pleased to be partnering with East Midlands Chamber as we work together on the commercial R&D needed to transform productivity through original digital technologies.
“Digital Planning researches, develops, and delivers secure, next generation digital solutions that lift productivity, slash waste, and free people up to focus on higher-value work.
“Our partnership with the Chamber is already producing a really interesting bit of IP, and it’s deepening our role as a technology partner in complex and regulated industries aiming to confidently deploy next generation tech platforms.”
The company has gained regional recognition for its innovation, having won the 2025 Made in the Midlands Digital Technology Award and earned a shortlist position in a national entrepreneurship awards programme for its work in automation and data-driven technology.
