SAGE
SAGE Group plc, UK enterprise software company; mentor for TechFirst AI skills programme.
Last refreshed: 13 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Timeline for SAGE
Mentioned in: TechFirst brings AI skills to 30,000 North East pupils
UK Startups and Innovation- What does Sage Group do?
- SAGE Group is a UK enterprise software company founded in 1981, providing accounting, payroll, HR, and ERP software to SMBs globally with over 200 million users and £2bn+ in annual revenue.Source: Sage Group
- Is Sage Group involved in the UK AI skills push?
- Yes. SAGE Group is a mentor partner for TechFirst, the DSIT-backed programme bringing AI education to 30,000 pupils in North East England in 2026.Source: Lowdown uk-startups-and-innovation U#4
Background
SAGE Group plc is named as a mentor partner in the TechFirst AI skills programme launched in May 2026, bringing AI education to 30,000 pupils across North East England in partnership with DSIT and the North East Mayor.
SAGE Group plc is a Newcastle-upon-Tyne-founded enterprise software company, incorporated in 1981 and listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is one of the few FTSE 100 companies headquartered in North East England, and focuses on accounting, payroll, HR, and ERP software for small and medium-sized businesses globally. With over 200 million users in its ecosystem and revenue exceeding £2bn annually, SAGE is the UK's largest enterprise software company by revenue and a significant employer in the Newcastle area.