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FOUNDERS NETWORK Peer-to-peer network for tech founders Find out more > RISING STARS The UK’s most exciting competition for innovative, early-stage tech companies Find out more > UPSCALE Helping the UK’s fastest growing companies scale faster, together Find out more > FUTURE FIFTY A powerful network of the UK’s leading late-stage tech companies Find out more > APPLIED AI Helping the UK’s Artificial Intelligence scaleups solve real-world problems Find out more > CYBER Helping the UK’s leading cyber security scaleups to accelerate their growth Find out more > FINTECH Helping UK fintech businesses scale, at home and abroad Find out more > NET ZERO UK tech for a sustainable future Find out more > VISA Visa for exceptional international tech talent to live and work in the UK Find out more > DIGITAL BUSINESS ACADEMY Free courses to help start, grow or join a digital business Find out more > IMMERSION Workshops on the UK’s tech ecosystem, tailored to your business needs Find out more > 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 Find out more > DATA COMMONS Open access to the United Kingdom's entire tech ecosystem online. Find out more > LAWTECHUK Transforming the UK legal sector through technology Find out more > News and updates… Guest Post “Becoming a part of the UK tech scene was a life-changing experience” By Alejandro Brega, July 27, 2020 ⏱ 2 min read Guide What does a Net Zero tech company look like? By Angela Logan, July 16, 2020 ⏱ 6 min read Tech Nation Applications for Fintech 3.0 and Applied AI 2.0, and new Net Zero 1.0 programme closing 20th July By Tech Nation, July 14, 2020 ⏱ 5 min read Community Applied AI 1.0: What Happened Next? By Harry Rhys Davies, July 13, 2020 ⏱ 4 min read Tech Nation Covid-19 diaries: Chancellor of the chequered By Gerard Grech, July 8, 2020 ⏱ 34 min read Latest insights and reports… Tech Nation Tech Nation Report 2020 UK tech for a changing world. Explore the 2020 state of the nation on UK tech. Find out more Tech Nation A Bright Tech Future An exclusive look into the UK tech job market. Find out more Tech Nation Tech for Social Good A first of its kind report, looking into the tech for social good landscape. Find out more Tech Nation Data Commons for UK Tech Open access to the UK’s entire tech ecosystem online. Find out more Tech Nation 2019: a record year for UK tech UK tech attracted £10.1bn in investment in 2019, growing by 44%, faster than US, China, Germany & France Find out more 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. Find out more > Who we’ve worked with See all our alumni > 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 Upscale 4.0 “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 Rising Stars 1.0 Winner “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 Fintech 1.0 “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 Stay updated! Never miss a beat. Be the first to receive our latest scaleup stories, data and Tech Nation news by signing up to our newsletter. Address Registered Address (not office): Tech Nation 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU. 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