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NEXUS is the UK's operational bridge for frontier technology companies and innovation ecosystems. We connect ambitious businesses, incubators, science parks and scale-ups across borders, with China as our flagship international corridor.

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The Next £10bn Opportunities in Creative-Tech: Where We’re Seeing Signals
Are Women Becoming the UK’s Growth Advantage? What the Data and Founders Say
IP as an Asset: How Creative Founders Can Make Their Work Investable
Partnerships as Growth: How to Secure Collabs That Move Revenue
Are Women Becoming the UK’s Growth Advantage? What the Data and Founders Say
What to Do When Your Idea Isn’t Unique: Differentiation That Works
Our 2026 Funding Map: Grants, Angels, Accelerators & When to Use Each
Founder Goal Setting for a Successful 2026: What It Really Takes to Make Goals Stick
Your 2026 Funding Map: Grants, Angels, Accelerators & When to Use Each
What Pre-Seed Investors Want to See in 2026 (That Founders Often Miss)
NEXUS Masterclass: Founder Goal Setting For a Successful 2026
A Year of Building Together: NEXUS Team Reflections on 2025
🚀 The Best Funding Opportunities Opening in Early 2026
🎄 Founder Wellness: How to Actually Rest Over the Holidays (Without Losing Momentum)
Why Your First 90 Days Decide Everything: Key Lessons from Onboarding Matters by Donna Weber
UK Startup Funding in the Final Stretch of 2025: A Rebound with Caution
S-Tron Conference Top Takeaways + 2026 Innovation Forecast
NEXUS Masterclass: Innovator Founder ILR & Extensions Masterclass: Avoid the Pitfalls Before You Apply
City of London Corporation and NEXUS Launch Partnership to Support UK and Founders
How to Build Strong R&D Evidence through Patent Strategy
A Regional Funding Revolution
Cash Flow Crunch? Try These Creative Solutions
Hot Sectors Drawing Capital in 2025: Where Investors Are Betting Big
How Ms Joyce K Turned Food, Culture & Authenticity Into Her Superpower | NEXUS Talks w/ Ms Joyce K
Top 10 Takeaways from TOKEN2049 Singapore
NEXUS Masterclass S-TRON Conference Top Takeaways +2026 Innovation Forecast
Equity Gaps & Geographic Disparities: What They Mean for UK Creative Startups
How to Nail Your Elevator Pitch (And Why Our Startup Founders Are Already a Step Ahead)
The Shocking Pay Gap No One Talks About (57%!) | NEXUS Talks Charlotte Stavrou
✨ NEXUS Top 5 Takeaways – Day 1 at S-Tron Shanghai 2025 ✨
NEXUS at Token2049 - Singapore - Tuesday 30 September 2025
Investor Sentiment in 2025: Where the Money is Flowing for Creative Founders
NEXUS Representing The UK At S-Tron Shanghai 2025
Why Being Obsessed with the Problem Changes Everything | NEXUS Talks with Adaora O-Njoku
Jonny’s Startup Book Club: The Grid by Matt Watkinson
The AI-Driven Founder: Why Leadership, Not Code, Will Define the Next Wave of Startups
The Hidden Costs of Fundraising (and How to Avoid Them)
NEXUS Masterclass: Founders, are you ready to build smarter & launch faster?
Pitching Isn’t Just for Investors — Here’s Why Every Founder Should Master It
What the Tech Industry Gets Wrong About Talent
Before You Hire, Pitch, or Scale — Read This
NEXUS Masterclass: How to Succeed with Equity Crowdfunding
NEXUS Masterclass: Equity Crowdfunding 101
Why Startups Lose Sales: It’s Not the Price, It’s the Follow-Up
💸 Why Most Pitches Fail — And What Makes a Startup Truly Investable
The 5 Types of Wealth Every Startup Founder Should Be Building
🚀 Why Most Startups Struggle to Execute — and How OKRs Can Change That
Why Most Startups Fail at Execution (Even When the Idea Is Great)
NEXUS Masterclass: Founder-Led Recruitment for Startups (with Lee Tobenas, Zygo)
NEXUS Masterclass: Founder-Led Recruitment
Why Founders Who Tell Better Stories Win Bigger
🚀 How to Build the Next Shopify: Reverse Engineering Their Growth Playbook
NEXUS Networking for Creative, Tech and Digital Founders
🚀 Why Most Founders Struggle with Fundraising (and How to Fix It)
Prospecting for New Customers: Tools Every Startup Founder Should Know
Reverse Engineering Adobe’s Success: Lessons for Startup Founders
From DVDs to Air Mattresses: How These Iconic Brands Pivoted to Success
Any Questions? Entrepreneurship x Immersive - IEN Summit 2024
Stop Believing These Startup Funding Lies
Female Founders Day
🌟 6 Women-Led Startups to Watch in 2025! 🚀
Reverse Engineering Netflix: Key Strategies for Startup Success
Top 7 Podcast Picks For Entrepreneurs
Reverse Engineering Spotify’s Success: 5 Growth Lessons for Startups
NEXUS x SLUSH
Stakeholder Engagement: A Deep Dive for Startup Founders
Navigating Cash Flow
Exit Strategies: A Founder's Guide to Cashing Out
Building a Global Community for Creatives
Navigating the Investor Rejection Rollercoaster: A Guide to Resilience and Persistence
Sales Funnel Strategies to Build a Strong Startup (Without Losing Your Mind)
How to Choose the Right Monetisation Strategy for Your Startup: 8 Key Considerations
ChatGPT Prompt Cheatsheet
Riding the Wave: Managing Seasonal Cash Flow in Creative and Tech Ventures
5 Startup Lessons from Airbnb: How It Became a Global Hospitality Powerhouse
Building Your Creative Flame: A Guide to Personal Branding for Creative Entrepreneurs
Greener Innovation: How Creativity Fuels the Future of Green Tech
Breaking into Screen Acting: Laila Begum's Journey from Theatre to Film
Building Your Brand: A Startup's Guide
Scaling Lean: The Startup Metrics That Actually Matter
Creating Worlds & Impacting Lives with Art - Meet Ria Boss | Cat Mama World
Breaking Boundaries: Saliah's Journey from Drum and Bass to Blending Arabic Sounds with Club Music
Sustainable Future With Digital Innovation
Investor Red Flags Founders Should Look Out For
Move Your Body, Move Your Business: How Movement Boosts Mental Fitness for Founders
Decoding Apple's Enduring Success: A Journey from Humble Beginnings to Global Dominance
An Inspiring Journey With Artist Samy Halim
Avoiding Cash Flow Mistakes: Lessons from Creative and Tech Startup Founders
Startup Funding Myths and Truths: What Every Creative and Tech Founder Should Know
The Secret Weapon of Startups: Storytelling in Tech and Digital Marketing
Top 10 Blockchain Careers for 2024: Dive into the Future of Work
Networking and Building Relationships: Strategies for Thriving in the Startup Ecosystem
How to Balance Cash Flow and Profitability to Grow a Successful Startup
Deconstructing the Googleplex: How Two Stanford Students Built a Tech Empire
Deconstructing the Googleplex: How Two Stanford Students Built a Tech Empire
Fundraising in 2024: 3 Secrets VC’s Don’t want you to know
Cracking the Canva Code: Demystifying a Design Powerhouse
Conquer Your To Dos in 5 Minutes
Build A Reliable Network In The Creative Industry
Boost Your Startup’s Potential: The Best Holiday Downtime Reads for Founders
Unlock Your Business Potential: Reasons to Review Your Business Plan
Mastering Financial Resilience: A Startup's Guide to Overcoming Cash Flow Crises
9 Costly Mistakes Startup Founders Should Avoid (and What to Do Instead)
The Formula For Business Success | NEXUS Talks w/ Ryan Allis
Unlocking Inner Growth and Creativity: A Deep Dive with Filmmaker Sebastian Thiel | NEXUS Talks
Secrets to Remote Collab Success
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome: The Startup Founder’s Secret Weapon
NEXUS Talks w/ Tanita Hecking | Unveiling the Truth: Navigating Sustainable Fashion & Anti-Greenwashing in the Industry
Co-founders: How Many is Too Many (or Too Few)? Deconstructing the Thoughtspot Story
Empowering Women in Africa: Revolutionising Collaboration, Building Connections with Pamm Takyiwaa
Empowering Influencers| A Conversation with Chloe Downes, Founder and CEO of SHFT | NEXUS Talks
Startup Terminologies: Part 2.
Fintech Innovation & Company Culture: Lessons from Dash Dev LLC Founder | NEXUS Talks w/ Igor Tomych
Sustainable Finance: 4 Key Elements For Startup Founders
Exploring the World of Music with DJ JDEN: Record Labels, Festivals, and More | NEXUS Talks
Startup Terminologies: Part 1.
Boost Your Solopreneur Superpowers with ChatGPT
Navigating the Music Industry: Dean Wilson's Journey from DJ to Music Entrepreneur | NEXUS Talks
To Bootstrapping or Seeking Funding? That is the question.
Building a Great Startup Team!
NEXUS Talks w/ Leyya Sattar | Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
How to Scale Your Business: Proven Strategies for Sustainable Startup Growth
NEXUS Talks w/ Mya Gooding-Springer | The Age Of Circular Fashion
5 Jeff Bezos Leadership Lessons Every Founder Can Apply to Build a Scalable Business
5 Lessons from Think & Grow Rich
Top 5 ESG Frameworks Every Startup Should Know to Build a Responsible Business
5 Ai tools
5 Sustainable Business Practices
NEXUS Talks w/ Grace Miceli | "9 Funniest Cartoonists and Illustrators on Instagram"
8 Elements You Need In A Pitch Deck
Seed Funding Rounds From Pre-seed to IPO
WEB 3.0 Glossary
NEXUS Talks w/ Reema Bhagchandani | What It Takes To Be a Creative Director In TV production Today
4 Elements of Sustainable Finance
NEXUS Talks w/ Tescia Deak | The Life Of An Advertising Creative Director
6 Influencer Marketing Trends
NEXUS ESG Demo Day
NEXUS Talks w/ Erin Remington | An Art Curators Journey
5 Main Challenges In Sustainability Reporting
NEXUS Talks w/ Damilola Onamusi | Life Of An Event Planner/Entrepreneur
NEXUS Talks w/ Shanie Ryan | The Life Of A Presenter
NEXUS Talks w/ Mandeep Nijjer | Life Of An Influencer Marketer
Goals vs Systems
NEXUS Talks w/ Jesper Skibsby | Disrupting The Music Industry
NEXUS Talks w/ Junior Akinsanmi | The Challenges Of An Event Planner & Pivoting For Business Survival
NEXUS Talks w/ Elizabeth Tweedale | Championing Women In Tech
5 Ways To Say No To Prospect Clients
Why Impact Investing Needs A Standardised Climate Metric
9 Must Know Terms For Climate Impact Investment
Is It Time To Scale Up

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NEXUS INVESTMENT READY PROGRAMME

Require support in getting your business plan investment ready? No problem! The NEXUS Investment Ready Programme is designed to give founders the practical knowledge to successfully launch and scale your business.

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NEXUS is approved by the Home Office as a Legacy Endorsing Body for the purpose of Innovator Founder Visa and we remain committed to providing ongoing support for all the Founders we have endorsed. Whether you have obtained an Innovator or Start-up visa, our clients have access to a wide range of comprehensive support services. This includes mentoring, coaching, participation in peer networks, regular reviews, and assistance with visa switching. Our goal is to help our members establish and scale successfully in the UK.

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