About us

#WeAreTechNation
We fuel growth

Tech Nation is the growth platform for tech companies and leaders

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.

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Our purpose

To fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform our world

Our vision

To create a world in which all tech entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge and communities they need to succeed on their scaling journeys.

Our values

  • We deliver impact that lasts
  • We foster collaboration
  • We are a compassionate partner
  • We have openness to learning
  • Community first

What we do

We fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies, economies and outcomes.

Growth programmes

Our growth stage programmes target the rising stars, fast movers and new leaders, supporting them on the journey of starting up, skilling up and growing up. Our sector programmes double down on the UK’s USPs, uplifting companies operating in financial services, cyber security and artificial intelligence.

Digital entrepreneurship skills

Our academy provides the know-how needed to start, join or grow a digital business, levelling the playing field to diversify the technology landscape.

Visa scheme

Our visa programme fast tracks the acquisition of exceptional people in digital technology, enriching the UK’s entrepreneurial workforce with global talent.

Championing UK digital

Our thought leadership showcases data, research and analysis on the UK’s digital economy, opening up access to the information, insights and intel that optimise acceleration.

Our impact

Over the past decade Tech Nation programmes have engaged over 5,000 businesses, including accelerating 1,250 companies from across the country through 48 growth programmes. 28.1bn has been raised by these companies and through this, we’ve contributed more than £600m of Gross Value Add (GVA) for the UK economy.

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5,000+companies supported overall
£600mGross Value Added to UK economy since 2014
6000+Tech Nation Visa applications with 3000+ endorsed
£28.1bn+raised by alumni companies
13 IPOsfrom our alumni companies
30% of all tech unicorns ever created have graduated from a Tech Nation programme
40%of all tech decacorns ever created have graduated from a Tech Nation programme
3000+members on our Growth Platform
1250Companies engaged on programmes
48Growth Programmes delivered
64,000+Academy learners
80+Reports Delivered
13000+Additional jobs created as a result of Tech Nation intervention.
700+Events delivered
1New digital trade network in South East Asia to help scale-ups grow internationally
£15+Return on every pound invested by the Government
350+Pledges on Tech Zero – for companies committing to be Net Zero