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September 27, 2022

Barclays is set to take over Tech Nation’s government grant — and it’s got founders worried

The new UK government has certainly spooked investors with its economic plans — but now it's spooked some tech talent too. 


Amy O'Brien

4 min read

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Investors and founders say they’re concerned after reports emerged that the government had put a key contract with accelerator Tech Nation up for grabs. The non-profit has worked with nearly a third of the country’s 122 unicorns since 2011 and its global tech talent visa — which is unaffected by this contract switch — has been a major boost for the UK tech scene. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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