East Midlands Chamber has announced Digital Planning is to become a strategic partner.
The collaboration enables the Loughborough-based firm, which provides AI-driven resource management and secure digital transformation, to engage with the Chamber’s membership, share digital insight at events and contribute to the shaping of policy when the Chamber meets political leaders.
Digital Planning is a commercial R&D partner for mid-corps operating in complex or regulated industries, delivering end-to-end automation, software and cyber-secure platform solutions in sectors ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to financial services. Its industry partners include St James’s Place and The Royal Society, while research partners include the University of Derby and the UAE-based Gulf Medical University.
Digital Planning won 2025’s Made in the Midlands Digital Technology Award and was shortlisted in Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards for its use of advanced automation and data-driven technology. It is currently developing Metis, its proprietary AI platform for contextual resource allocation.
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 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.”
