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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
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
The UK stands at the forefront of global innovation, powered by a uniquely international founder community. With over half of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing companies co-founded by immigrants, our ecosystem is defined by global ambition.
Whether you’re scaling breakthrough technology, pioneering cutting-edge research, or championing exceptional entrepreneurs, UK Gateway connects you directly to one of the world’s most vibrant tech ecosystems to join the next generation of high-growth UK successes.
Tech Nation Alumni
$1.2T Ecosystem Value: Reached a record-breaking valuation in 2025, maintaining its position as the largest tech economy in Europe.
163 Unicorns Created: More billion-dollar companies than any other European neighbour. And 35% of UK unicorns have been through a Tech Nation program.
Speed to Scale: UK startups are reaching unicorn status faster than ever before, leveraging a mature growth-capital landscape.
$10.8B Raised in London: In 2024, London’s startups raised nearly 2x more VC funding than Paris, representing 68% of all UK investment.
Global Bridge to Markets: Positioned at the center of the world’s time zones, the UK allows founders to manage operations across Asian, European, and North American markets in a single business day.
Academic Excellence: Home to 4 of the world’s top 10 universities, providing a constant pipeline of cutting-edge research and technical talent.
Commercialisation & Infrastructure: Beyond the lecture hall, our specialised innovation hubs provide scaleups with state-of-the-art laboratory access and a proven framework for turning academic research into market-ready IP.
While London accounts for 59% of the UK’s total tech value, the UK’s strength lies in its collaborative regional hubs. We provide direct bridges to specialized innovation clusters across:
Scotland & The North: Leaders in EnergyTech and Data Science.
The East Midlands & North East: Rapidly growing hubs for Manufacturing and HealthTech.
Cambridge & Oxford: The Golden Triangle for Life Sciences and AI labs.
Global Talent Visa
For Individuals
We’re dedicated to empowering highly talented individuals from around the world to work, live, and thrive in the vibrant UK tech scene – one of the largest tech ecosystems in the world! Global Talent Visa holders also have access to the Tech Nation GTV Alumni Network!
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UK Missions
For Government & Trade Bodies
Commission a high-impact mission for your cohort of startups. We handle the logistics, the curated networking, and the market insights to ensure your founders succeed.
Scale in UK
For Series B+ Companies
A bespoke, 6-month premium account management service for companies actively landing in the UK. Receive 1-to-1 strategic introductions and dedicated operational support.
Jobs Board for AI & Quantum
A specialised jobs board and talent-matching platform, connecting highly-skilled international AI/ML and quantum researchers, engineers and PhD/MSc candidates with UK-based opportunities in cutting-edge companies and research groups.
➡️ AI Jobs
➡️ Quantum Jobs
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.
