East London looks to become new Silicon Valley

East London looks to become new Silicon Valley

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David Cameron envisions East London as a major tech hub, leveraging the creativity of Shoreditch and the infrastructure of the Olympic Park. The area, known as Silicon Roundabout, is already home to innovative startups. The government aims to support this growth with initiatives like a new entrepreneur visa, transforming Olympic facilities into business accelerators. This vision seeks to attract global tech giants and foster a thriving tech ecosystem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is David Cameron's vision for East London?

To transform it into a financial district

To make it a major technology hub

To convert it into a residential area

To develop it as a tourist attraction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname has been given to the area with small technology startups in Shoreditch?

Startup Street

Digital Alley

Silicon Roundabout

Tech Valley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major tech companies are expected to join the neighborhood in East London?

Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon

Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat

Facebook, Google, and Intel

IBM, Oracle, and SAP

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will the facilities for 20,000 Olympic journalists be converted into after the games?

A business accelerator center

A sports complex

A residential complex

A shopping mall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new initiative is being introduced to attract international business talent to East London?

A technology grant

A startup competition

An entrepreneur visa

A business mentorship program