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From sparking your curiosity to helping you build a business, we're making start-up success accessible to everyone.

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startup success for everyone

The world of entrepreneurship can seem intimidating and only for an exclusive, chosen few. But we know that developing a mindset of curiousity, creativity and determination while learning startup skills can help anyone achieve more in life and their career – regardless of whether they become a founder. So we're here to guide and support people to try their hand at entrepreneurship – and to make start-up learning accessible to everyone.

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Our benefits

How we can help

Entrepreneurship Training

Choose from wide range of events and programmes to suit your needs.

Expert Support

Move forward with expert support from our mentors and professional advisors.

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Community

Grow your network with our friendly community of City entrepreneurs.

Workspaces

Get free and affordable workspace in the heart of the City of London.

Our impact

Empowering Entrepreneurs

254

Alumni start-ups still trading

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Start-ups being supported

237

Individuals on our programmes

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Our startups

Culture Hint

Tourism, IoT, AI

Founded in 2019 by Cesare Fialà

Culture Hint is an optimization platform for destinations, venues, and cities. Our IoT devices monitor flows and integrate data to predict behavior and improve visitor management. Clients span the UK, Singapore, Italy, and Malta.

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Radiate B2B

B2B Advertising

Founded in 2017 by Riaz Kanani

We help mid and large-sized companies add rocket fuel to their advertising campaign by targeting just the companies in their target market. Increasing performance 2-3x. Reducing media wastage.

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17 Energy

Renewable energy

Founded in 2023 by Una Brosnan

17 Energy, a UK-based renewable energy developer, specializes in offshore wind. Guided by the 17 UN SDGs, we lead the Just Transition with utility-scale projects and support broader development goals.

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Starmoon AI

Entertainment

Founded in 2024 by Akashdeep Deb and Junru Xiong

We are building emotionally intelligent, conversational AI devices that make toys interactive

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Leiho

Retail/social enterprise

Founded in 2019 by Thuta Khin & Joey Li

Leiho is purpose driven brand where every item helps someone in need. We sell everyday essentials from T-shirts to tote bags plus branded merchandise for businesses looking for ethical products to represent their company.

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Velominati AI

Finance

Founded in 2023 by Mazdak Sorosh

Velominati AI's vision is to provide instant access to the latest compliance, regulatory, and financial data, enabling market participants to make informed investment decisions.

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Onaria Technologies

Health Tech

Founded in 2015 by Hawaa Budraa

Onaria is the creator of uunn - a simple to use revolutionary health tech product designed and built by engineers and dental professonals to support your teeth and gum health.

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Westminster & Partners

Law Firm

Founded in 2018 by Muklesur Bharuya

A law firm specialising in regulatory applications to the SEC in New York and the FCA in London for small to mid-size financial companies, including fintech, asset managers, and foreign investment funds.

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SUCCESS STORY

"Their resources and mentorship have been invaluable in helping me navigate the complexities of scaling my business. We achieved a lot of our milestones with the guidance and facilities offered."

Victoria Omobuwajo

CEO & Founder | Sunmo

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Our flagship programmes

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THE CITY QUEST

November 29, 2024

Join us on Friday, 29th November, 2024 for an exhilarating day of creativity and adventure in the heart of London! The City Quest promises an adrenaline-fueled experience filled with unique challenges designed to spark your creativity and push your creative thinking to new heights.

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THE CITY STARS

March 6 - March 14, 2025

Ready to launch your startup in just 8 days? Join the City Stars: tackle real-world challenges, brainstorm bold ideas, and develop your product. Then, bring your vision to life on the 8th day by demonstrating your product at a Summit Exhibition! Prove you’re ready to make a splash in the entrepreneurial world!

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STARTUP SUPPORT

Get a major boost to your chances of entrepreneurial success with our free Startup Support Package.

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