Introducing the Growth Platform

Built from a decade of supporting scale-ups, including 30% of UK unicorns, we’re here to help scale-ups address and solve over 900 scaling challenges.

Add your leadership to the platform to build their knowledge and networks, enabling them to solve challenges, save time and accelerate your scaling journey.

A decade of UK tech 2022 report

This report collates the latest data on the evolution of
tech, and the sharpest minds thinking about its future.
What’s clear is that the next decade of UK tech must
be full of change.

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People and skills report 2022

During the uncertain times faced by most people over the last two years, technology has been an enabler for individuals, companies and communities. Read the report to explore tech jobs, careers, and transformation in the UK.

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Latest Tech Nation initiatives

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

Peer-to-peer network for tech founders

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RISING STARS

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

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UPSCALE

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

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FUTURE FIFTY

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

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APPLIED AI

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

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CYBER

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

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FINTECH

Helping UK fintech businesses scale, at home and abroad

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NET ZERO

UK tech for a sustainable future

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NET ZERO X

Scaling the UK's next gigacorns

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LIBRA

Supporting underrepresented tech leaders

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VISA

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

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DIGITAL BUSINESS ACADEMY

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

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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

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

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ADVANCE

A hands-on learning course for first-time scaling leaders

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LAWTECHUK

Transforming the UK legal sector through technology

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INTERNATIONAL

Support for UK tech companies seeking international growth

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News and updates…

Latest insights and reports…

Who we’ve worked with

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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

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