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Calling founders in Singapore! We’re heading overseas - and this time we’re helping founders land and expand in the UK 🇸🇬 ➡️ 🇬🇧 We’re excited to be working with Enterprise Singapore to launch applications for the GIA London UK Expansion Programme, delivered by Tech Nation in collaboration with Global Innovation Alliance. 📣 Applications are now open for this exciting new programme for companies looking to scale in the UK - offering ambitious, high-growth startups the tools, connections and insights to confidently enter one of the world's most exciting tech markets. 🤔 What’s in it for you? You’ll gain access to the UK’s vibrant tech ecosystem - including curated intros to leading investors, partners, government stakeholders and fellow founders. At the heart of the programme is an immersive mission trip to London, timed with London Tech Week, where you’ll: 🔹  Build powerful relationships with top UK tech leaders  ♦️  Gain exclusive access to invite-only events during London Tech Week  🔹  Take part in 1:1 mentorship, strategic workshops and meetings  ♦️  Showcase your company and fast-track growth through demo opportunities Visit our website for more information and to apply!  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epUs82px Emily Liew | Bernice Tay | Phil Teoh | Hilda Toh Yi Ting | Ellie Steel | Josie Hall | Perng A. | Sean Lau | Imogen Granger | Founders Forum Group | Carolyn Dawson

The road to #LondonTechWeek 2025 just got even more exciting 🤩 The Tech Nation Rising Stars Regional Finals are HERE, and they're your chance to see the country's most exciting early-stage startups in action. Watch founders pitch their groundbreaking ideas for a share of a £335k investment from Haatch and a place at the Grand Final at London Tech Week 🏆 Sign up for a regional final near you: 📍 London - 15th April https://lnkd.in/e2v5Qfrn 📍 Midlands - 24th April https://lnkd.in/ebcBuGh8 📍 North of England - 30th April https://lnkd.in/evV5JPnZ 📍 Wales & South West - 1st May https://lnkd.in/eJ8iQMHE 📍 East of England - 6th May https://lnkd.in/e5Hn766y 📍 Scotland & Northern Ireland - 8th May https://lnkd.in/eD_qz7tB Get your London Tech Week pass for a spot at the Grand Final! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMp8zCVQ #LTW25

At the Landed 2025 event, Founders Forum Group, Tech Nation and Arizona Muse brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to explore the business case for nature. From regenerative agriculture to nature as an asset class, one thing is clear - the smartest capital is moving towards sustainable solutions. The Landed Report unpacks the key insights from the event, including: 🍄  Food & Fungi - Regenerative agriculture is proving that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand 🌳  Nature Capital - Smart money is flowing into biodiversity and nature-positive businesses.  👕  Fashion - Circular models and materials innovation are shaping the future of sustainable textiles.  🌎  Earth at a Crossroads - What can we learn from Indigenous communities about rethinking our relationship with nature? Read the full report here: https://ff.co/landed/ A huge thank you to our partners, speakers and attendees for making Landed a moment of real action. HSBC Innovation Banking | LGT Wealth Management | Savills | Bates Wells | Fielden Whisky | DIRT Charity | Sammy Fry | Ellie Steel | Ailsa Taylor Mealings | Puja DeGamia, MBA | Imogen Granger | Demi Crook 

We are thrilled to be working alongside IMDA to connect the UK’s brightest tech talent with exciting opportunities in Singapore, while also opening new doors for international expansion for our alumni and wider network. Great to have the IMDA team visit us in London for a series of in-depth discussions where we've been exploring how the UK and Singapore's tech ecosystems can collaborate more closely - strengthening global connections and unlocking fresh opportunities for scaling businesses. We are looking forward to seeing the impact of these partnerships in action! Ellie Steel | Johnny M. | Jeremy King | Todd Latham | Thomas Dixon | Alberto Rizzoli | Eldar Tuvey | Ed Riley | Moty Jacob | Iain Mackie | Justin Ibbett | Nadim Lahoud | Kristen Shannon | Edwin Low | Ryn A. | Lester Leong #IMDAaccreditation #ItTakesATechNation

🚀  The Rising Stars Regional Finals are just around the corner! We’re bringing together the UK’s most promising early-stage tech startups as they go head-to-head for a 335k investment from Haatch or a spot at the Grand Final during London Tech Week where they’ll get the  chance to win £1 million worth of investment. Across six regions, founders will pitch their game-changing ideas to expert judges, and you could witness the action. Sign up for a regional final near you: 📍  London - 15th April https://lnkd.in/e2v5Qfrn 📍  Midlands - 24th April https://lnkd.in/ebcBuGh8 📍  North of England - 30th April https://lnkd.in/evV5JPnZ 📍  Wales & South West - 1st May https://lnkd.in/eJ8iQMHE 📍  East of England - 6th May https://lnkd.in/e5Hn766y 📍  Scotland & Northern Ireland - 8th May https://lnkd.in/eD_qz7tB See you there! Rigby Group LLC | SCC | Wealth Club | British Business Bank | Zendesk | Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yasmine Messaikeh | Chantelle Young | Ellie Steel | Ailsa Taylor Mealings | Imogen Granger | Demi Crook

Kicking off the 2025 Tech Nation Climate Programme! 🌍 Last week, we welcomed an incredible new cohort of climate tech founders who are tackling some of the world's biggest sustainability challenges. With startups from the UK, Germany, France and Nigeria, this year’s group is more globally diverse than ever! From nature tech to bioengineering and energy, these founders are pushing the boundaries of innovation. Over the next six months, they’ll gain access to corporate leaders, policymakers at the House of Lords, and investors - empowering them to expand their solutions worldwide. We are excited to support them on this journey! 🌱🚀 Shoutout to Katie Hind for leading a powerful movement and breathwork session to kick things off! It set such a positive and energising tone for the afternoon ✨ Find out more about this year's cohort: https://lnkd.in/e7GazRNQ Techspace | Sammy Fry | Ellie Steel | Ailsa Taylor Mealings | Puja DeGamia, MBA |Imogen Granger | Demi Crook

We're proud to announce the Tech Nation Climate Programme Cohort 2025 🌎 They are the next generation of game-changing climate tech startups, scaling solutions to reduce emissions, restore nature and eliminate waste. Over four months, founders will gain unparalleled access to industry leaders, policymakers, and top-tier investors, all while building deep, lasting connections within a world-class community of climate pioneers. Meet the Climate 2025 Cohort: 🛸 AirSmat Inc: Carbon Removals across farms in Africa. 👜 Biophilica:  Leather alternatives made from plants. 🚛 Bristol Superlight: The new face of logistics. ♻️ Danu Robotics: Develops AI-powered robotic systems for efficient waste sorting and recycling. 🌊 DeepGreen: Reusing data centre heat for efficiency. 🤖 Epoch: Restoring ecosystems with data-driven solutions. ⚡️ GRYD Energy: Develops zero-cost, smart solar for homes. 🌤️ HalioGen Power: Next generation battery storage solutions. ☁️ Kumo: Scalable carbon finance. 🌾 Materra: Sustainable cotton for a changing climate. 🍄 Magical Mushroom Company®: Revolutionising packaging with mycelium. 🚜 Nala Earth: The nature management platform for business. 🔬 New Wave Biotech: AI-powered biotech R&D platform. 🧑🌾 Ponda: Planet regenerating fibres. 🏢 Ponterra: Developing the highest quality carbon projects with local farmers. ♺ Rare Earth Global: Industrial hemp for a greener future. 🔌 Renewabl: Europes most liquid green energy marketplace. 🐠 SamudraOceans: Oceans Limited: Ocean-based carbon removals. 🏡 Snugg: Making homes warmer and energy bills lower. 💸 Stabiliti: Redefining sustainable financing. 🧴 Sun Bear Biofuture: The future of fats and oils. 🚘 TaiSan: Next-gen sodium batteries. 🧬 twig: Engineering biology for a sustainable future. 🗑️ WASTETIDE: Decarbonising industrial waste with a photo. 👩🌾 Wild Bioscience: Unlocking crop potential through genomics. They will be joined by fellow companies who have been part of the programme previously: 💨 PuriFire Energy: Pioneering green hydrogen & bio-ethanol 📦 CLUBZERØ: Creating returnable packaging. 🔗 Find out more about the programme & this year's cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eFq9iuPf Sammy Fry | Puja DeGamia | Ellie Steel | Ailsa Taylor Mealings | Imogen Granger | Demi Crook

We’re thrilled to announce that EDF (UK) is an official partner for the Tech Nation Climate Programme 2025! 🌎 As the UK’s largest producer of zero-carbon electricity, EDF is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping to power the next generation of climate tech innovators tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our revamped Climate Growth Programme is designed to bridge the gap between climate innovation and industry, accelerating the UK’s most promising startups and equipping them with the tools to scale. Over 4 months, founders will benefit from:  🔹  Curated access to Corporate leaders   🔹 Direct line to policymakers at the House of Lords  🔹 Meetings with top-tier investors   🔹 World-class tailored advisory  🔹 A lifelong community With EDF’s support, we’re strengthening the bridge between groundbreaking climate solutions and real-world impact. The 2025 Climate Programme cohort will be announced tomorrow – watch this space! 👀 David Ferguson | Sammy Fry | Puja DeGamia | Ellie Steel | Ailsa Taylor Mealings 

⚡️ Last week, we co-hosted our first Tech Zero event of the year, alongside Renewabl, hosted by Sophia Kesteven (Tech Zero), Juan Pablo Cerda (Renewabl) and our Head of Climate, Sammy Fry, focused on Tech’s Next Power Move. Industry leaders tackled the urgent need for real, accountable, and cost-effective 24/7 renewable energy. Key takeaways: 🟢 Energy procurement needs a rethink – The current approach to buying renewables doesn’t always match real-time consumption. A shift to 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) matching is critical. 🟢 Greenwashing risks are real – 42% of corporate sustainability claims were found to be misleading. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, requiring companies to prove their clean energy impact on an hourly basis. 🟢 The data problem – Many businesses still manage their energy use on spreadsheets, missing real-time insights that could drive smarter, greener decisions. 🟢 Grid constraints threaten AI and industry growth – The UK has some of the highest electricity costs globally, making it harder to scale data centres and energy-intensive industries. Without affordable, clean power, the UK risks losing its edge in AI and tech innovation. 🟢 A call to action – The industry needs to align decarbonisation with business incentives. Companies like Google, Electricity Maps, and Electron are pioneering new strategies, but collective action is essential to reshape markets and regulatory frameworks. Despite the noise, decarbonisation isn’t optional. The ones who transition to clean, cost-effective, and flexible energy will determine who leads the next wave of innovation. Thanks to our brilliant speakers, Tom Morris (EY), Jo-Jo Hubbard (Electron), Olivier Corradi (Electricity Maps), @Trigya Singh (Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), Adam Elman (Google), Nikolaj Martyniuk (Renewabl), Philip Steele (Octopus Energy), Jon Fletcher (Energy Helper). Thank you to Luma Manina (Renewabl) for driving this forward. Ellie Steel | Puja DeGamia | Ailsa Taylor Mealings

1 in 4 people are disabled or neurodiverse. Yet too often, founders in these communities face unnecessary barriers to starting and accelerating their businesses. During Tuesday’s Investing in Inclusive Innovation event, we explored how investors, ecosystem leaders and founders can drive real change. And inclusion isn't just about people – it's about the economy too. Disabled consumers contribute an estimated £40 billion to the UK economy and when we remove barriers for disabled and neurodiverse entrepreneurs, we unlock massive potential for growth. Chaired by the brilliant Martha Lane Fox, our expert panel, including Robert Haines, Andrew Miller, Roderick Beer and Solomia Boretska shared powerful insights on: 🔵  The role of investors: Investors have the power to break down barriers and back disabled founders with the capital and support they need by offering accessible application processes. 🔵  Strength in community: When we come together, challenge the status quo, and take action, real progress happens. Knowledge-sharing empowers founders to tackle challenges and scale their businesses, reinforcing Creo’s crucial role in strengthening the UK tech ecosystem through community. 🔵  The impact of leadership: Change happens when leaders commit to building truly inclusive businesses from the inside out, by ensuring office spaces and digital tools are accessible to employees with disabilities. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Techspace for hosting us in their beautiful space on Goswell Road.  To find out more about sponsorship opportunities follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gPqqxNTm #Creo #Disabled #Neurodiverse #Founders #Entrepreneurs #Tech #Innovation #TechNation Chantelle Young | Ellie Steel |  Puja DeGamia | Ailsa Taylor Mealings