Tech Nation

Tech Nation is an organisation for UK tech founders. It runs programmes at different company stages, supports a talent visa scheme and publishes research on the UK digital sector.

It began in Shoreditch in 2011 as a body supporting the East London tech cluster, and later expanded across the country. Its site now says it is backed by Founders Forum Group.

What Tech Nation offers

• Growth programmes — support tailored to each stage, from early companies to later-stage ventures.
• Pitch competitions — several early-stage contests where founders compete for investment.
• Global Talent Visa — a route for highly skilled technology talent to work in the UK, with an alumni network.
• Reports and campaigns — data and case studies about the UK digital economy.
• Specialist cohorts — groups for climate tech, deeptech, disabled and under-represented founders.

Who it works with

Early and growth-stage founders across the UK, plus government and trade bodies that commission missions for their startups.

Key facts

• Based in: UK, with regional clusters
• Started: 2011 in Shoreditch
• Brand launched: November 2017