Dell has revealed that it is to bring its Centre for Entrepreneurs initiative to the UK.

The Centre which has already had success in the U.S., will offer start-ups with £20 million in funding for technology, expert advice and infrastructure services, from the computer giant.

The initiative will also offer two companies the chance to be based in Dell’s Berkshire campus, with free storage, services and hardware for a year.

The initiative and mentoring model allows Dell to create close links with up and coming businesses, linking the computer giant with future market leaders while establishing links with organisations at a very early stage.

Tim Griffin, Dell UK VP and managing director, said: "We believe that technology is a necessary part of growing a thriving business and strive to help entrepreneurs leverage technology to take ideas from start-up to success”.

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