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Supporting climate tech founders
Empowering underrepresented tech founders
Growing late-stage ventures, to IPO and beyond
Powering the UK's most ambitious Series A startups
Championing disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability
Taking DeepTech founders from breakthrough to business
Our previous Rising Stars competition has evolved into four distinct UK early-stage competitions, designed to spotlight the best emerging startups.
Where 10 ambitious EIS-eligible founders pitch to win an opportunity for investment that defines their next chapter
Where SEIS-eligible founders from across the UK compete for their share of £2M investment opportunity at a Grand Final in Manchester
Where transatlantic founders aged under 26 compete for up to £500k in investment
Where exceptional founders from around the world pitch to win the backing, spotlight, and momentum that shapes what comes next
Your entry to Europe’s innovation powerhouse
Discover the steps to apply and begin your journey
Premium account management for companies launching in the UK
Commission a high-impact experience for your cohort of early-stage startups
Connecting the world’s brightest minds to UK AI opportunities
Connecting the world’s brightest minds to UK Quantum opportunities
Your trusted entry point to the UK market
Home to four of the world’s top 10 universities, the UK offers a cutting-edge talent pool and a unique strategic launchpad for US markets.
In an era of rapid change, the UK offers the institutional legitimacy and regulatory clarity required to build a market-leading technology company at scale.
The Scale in UK Tech Nation’s premium concierge service for ambitious, high-growth companies. Powered by Founders Forum Group, we provide bespoke, 1-to-1 account management designed to bypass friction and accelerate your UK growth.
Tech Nation Alumni
We work with companies who are actively planning UK expansion, seeking customers, partners or investment, need targeted introductions and operational support and value trusted ecosystem access and strategic guidance.
Curated Matchmaking
Direct, warm introductions to a hand-picked shortlist of investors, strategic ecosystem stakeholders, and regional innovation leaders.
Operational Deep-Dives
Private consultations to navigate the heavy lifting of expansion, from specialised UK banking and tax structures to complex legal and regulatory compliance.
Strategic Positioning
Expert guidance on localising your USP to dominate the UK competitive landscape.
Priority Ecosystem Access
Invitations to relevant Tech Nation and Founders Forum Group events, dinners and highly curated industry gatherings.
6 months of dedicated support, following the below timeline:
Initial consultations and onboarding assessments to build your bespoke Soft Landing Playbook and strategic roadmap for hiring, legal, and scaling.
Curated introductions to investors, ecosystem players, peers in your sector and exclusive networking opportunities with our high-calibre network.
Dedicated Programme Manager support, providing follow-up investor matchmaking and professional service consultations to navigate your UK entry.
We work with government, industry, and the world’s most ambitious tech companies to ensure the UK remains a top-tier global destination. Our partners play an important role in supporting global founders as they enter the UK market.
By partnering with Tech Nation, you gain early access to a vetted pipeline of international scaleups. If you are interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you.
