Deadline: 28-Jun-22
Tech Nation is accepting applications for the Libra 2.0 Programme to Support Underrepresented Tech Leaders.
The Libra 2.0 programme will focus on companies with at least one ethnic minority founder with lived experience of little or no access to capital and commercial and networking opportunities to help them access equal opportunity in their scale journey. In addition, to qualify, a company must already be already at the seed funding stage and have the ambition to scale and grow fast.
The free, non-residential, six-month programme is centred around themed insights sessions, delivered by some of the most established entrepreneurs, covering topics such as raising series A, selling into corporates, scaling your operations and expanding internationally.
The programme will focus on peer-to-peer learning and the cohort companies sharing the challenges in their own individual journeys. During networking events, the cohort will also be introduced to key stakeholders and decision-makers within corporates, investment firms, government bodies, and others. Additionally, the Libra programme offers access to the cross-programme sessions hosted by Tech Nation sector programmes focused on Fintech and Applied AI and Net-Zero.
What does the programme include?
As a founder, you will benefit from the Libra programme offering, giving you access to networks, commercial and capital.
- Network: The programme will create peer-to-peer network within the cohort itself and through access to the Tech Nation Alumni. All our programmes focus on creating a safe and trusted environment.
- Sessions: They want to bring you insightful and inspiring sessions from experts, who know what’s involved in scaling a tech company and can speak openly about their journey.
- Commercial: Tech Nation programmes focus on creating lasting relationships between founders and larger corporates across the world that can offer a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Capital: They aim to break down barriers to understand and access venture capital, angel investors and family offices. With us, you’ll have several opportunities to network with key stakeholders.
Eligibility Criteria
To assess if your company would benefit from this programme, check if you/ your company fulfil the following criteria:
- Must have at least one (self-identified) ethnic minority founder in the founding team, from the following ethnic minorities: Black, South Asian, East Asian or Arab.
- The founder can be multiracial, as long as this includes the ethnic minorities.
- A digital/tech-enabled tech business with a product or service.
- The company is Seed to Series A funding stage. It can have raised up to £10 million, or bootstrapped, with maximum annual revenue below £1.5M.
- They will accept pre-seed stage companies, so long as they are able to demonstrate market traction.
- Sector agnostic
- At least one active client or pilot
- Ambition to scale
- Headquartered in the UK
For more information, visit https://technation.io/programmes/libra/