A GovTech workspace, designed to facilitate a closer relationship between politicians, civil servants and tech startups, is set to open in Westminster in July.

It is a collaboration between venture capital firm Public and workspace accelerator Huckletree. The 250-member Public Hall will be the first technology-focused co-working space in the heart of London's political heart, located immediately opposite the Ministry of Defence.

“The potential for disruption in the UK public sector is significant and exciting, and we feel very strongly that this will have a transformative impact on entrepreneurs here and abroad,” said Gabriela Hersham, chief executive and co-founder of Huckletree.

Public was founded by the former deputy head of the No. 10 Policy Unit Daniel Korski and venture investor Alexander de Carvalho, bringing together experience from the public sector, technology and finance. It also runs accelerator programme GovStart in London, Paris and Berlin.

“The mayor and I are committed to harnessing the power of technology and data to improve how London delivers public services,” said Theo Blackwell, chief digital officer for London. “Our capital already has a thriving start-up ecosystem – Public Hall is the first of its kind and I hope will help enhance London’s position as the global leader for GovTech.”

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