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    <h1>About CoTech</h1>

    <p class="large">Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) is a growing network of tech and digital service co-operatives working to reshape the technology sector in the UK.</p>

    <p>Our members are worker-owned  and operate democratically, giving workers (and, in some cases, customers) control and ownership over the business. CoTech was founded at Wortley Hall in 2016 and became the first sector specific arm of the worker.coop federation in September 2024.</p>

    <p>We believe that businesses owned and run by their workers can create better workplaces, deliver higher quality products, and provide greater value to customers. Unlike traditional businesses, we have no private shareholders extracting profits.</p>
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    <p class="large">We strive to be a model of thought leadership and innovation in the tech sector and the progressive business movement. Our aim is to change both our industry and society through cooperation.</p>
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    <h2>For clients</h2>
    <p class="intro">CoTech gives you access to multiple specialist co-ops through a single network. Give us your brief or tell us your challenge and we’ll connect you with the right coops for the job.</p>
    <a class="btn" href="#">Hire our coops</a>
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    <h2>For co-ops</h2>
    <p class="intro">If you’re coop curious, an open source fanatic, or a tech coop looking for community, we’re here for you.  Join our community and participate in our conversations.</p>
    <a class="btn" href="#">Join the network</a>
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