Tech Nation Founding Chief Executive Gerard Grech has confirmed that the deal is official.
In a LinkedIn post Grech commented, “This exciting milestone will see Founders Forum Group continue Tech Nation’s mission to empower tech entrepreneurs, scale innovative startups, and provide a united platform for UK tech founders.
With Tech Nation’s expertise in supporting and promoting startups & scale-ups, and Founders Forum’s global network and resources, UK tech looks well-positioned to drive even greater growth and innovation going forward.”
As part of its existing portfolio of services and events catered to entrepreneurs, Founders Forum Group intends to relaunch a number of Tech Nation’s programs and reports and build upon the latter’s legacy.
As for its role in visa sponsorship, the no changes policy will remain in effect, as Tech Nation, now under the FF Group umbrella, will continue to process the Global Talent Visa for the Home Office until the Home Office identifies a new endorsing body to take over from Tech Nation.
On the acquisition/continuation of Tech Nation’s work, Founders Forum Group co-founder and chair Brent Hoberman CBE commented, “By recognizing and fostering remarkable digital talent and accelerating startup success nationwide, Tech Nation has positioned the UK as a world-class innovation hub. We’re honored to be inheriting this important mission and marrying our objectives with those of Tech Nation to preserve and expand the UK tech ecosystem.”
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