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The Tech Nation Report 2021 is available now.

Now in its seventh year, the report highlights how the sector has changed, who the top performers were through the year, and the challenges and opportunities the UK faces as it navigates out of the pandemic and leaving the EU.

What we do

Tech Nation fuels the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies. We provide them with the coaching, content and community they need for their journey in designing the future.

Founders Network

FOUNDERS NETWORK

Peer-to-peer network for tech founders

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Rising Stars

RISING STARS

The UK’s most exciting competition for innovative, early-stage tech companies

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Upscale

UPSCALE

Helping the UK’s fastest growing companies scale faster, together

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Future Fifty

FUTURE FIFTY

A powerful network of the UK’s leading late-stage tech companies

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Applied AI

APPLIED AI

Helping the UK’s Artificial Intelligence scaleups solve real-world problems

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Cyber

CYBER

Helping the UK’s leading cyber security scaleups to accelerate their growth

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Fintech

FINTECH

Helping UK fintech businesses scale, at home and abroad

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Net Zero

NET ZERO

UK tech for a sustainable future

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Libra

LIBRA

Supporting underrepresented tech leaders

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Tech Nation Visa

VISA

Visa for exceptional international tech talent to live and work in the UK

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Digital Business Academy

DIGITAL BUSINESS ACADEMY

Free courses to help start, grow or join a digital business

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Fintech Delivery Panel & Insurtech Board

Fintech Delivery Panel & Insurtech Board

Our dream team of industry experts from leading fintech and insurtech startups to ensure the UK stays ahead in both industries

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Data Commons

DATA COMMONS

Open access to the United Kingdom's entire tech ecosystem online.

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Lawtech

LAWTECHUK

Transforming the UK legal sector through technology

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Latest insights and reports…

Upscale: the book

What it takes to scale a startup. By the people who’ve done it.

Learn from 25 of the UK’s top tech entrepreneurs, investors and industry veterans in Upscale, the book. A collection of unmissable insights on the challenges all startups face as they grow.

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Upscale Book

What they think

"It’s a fantastic network of great people and companies. Great support from the Government which is doing a fantastic job in the UK tech industry."

— José Neves, CEO, Farfetch

"The concierge-style service means that there's a team who are able to give us practical help and advice in tackling the speed bumps we face on our growth journey."

— Sarah Wood, CEO, Unruly

”Really appreciate the support from Tech Nation and Future Fifty over the last few years - made a big difference.”

— Ben Medlock, Co-founder, SwiftKey

“Quite simply, it's the best scaleup programme around. It's an incredibly well thought-through format, and is an unparalleled learning & networking opportunity”

— Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO, OLIO

“There were 3 reasons we entered Rising Stars- it raises your profile and spreads your name among other startups and investors, being involved with Tech Nation is a great stamp of approval and builds trust and recognition”

— Anthony Rose, Founder & CEO, SeedLegals

“What makes the Upscale programme special is the raw and candid insights from founders who've been through the scale-up journey.”

— Conrad Ford, Co-Founder & CEO, Funding Options