OUTSTANDING STARTUP SUPPORT
Allia Impact Allia Impact is a leading UK venture support organisation helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale impactful businesses. Over the past two years, it has supported more than 2,200 founders, launched 196 ventures, and helped businesses raise over £56 million in funding. With 47% of participants from underrepresented backgrounds, Allia is expanding access to entrepreneurship and strengthening the diversity of the startup ecosystem. Its structured, end-to-end programmes provide practical support, expert mentoring, and access to networks that accelerate business success. By combining scale, inclusivity, and measurable outcomes, Allia Impact is driving economic growth and delivering lasting social impact across the UK. allia.org.uk #SBS Small Business Sunday This free small business initiative, #SBS Small Business Sunday, started from a Sunday night tweet from TV Dragon Theo Paphitis, in October 2010, and has grown into a community of 4,600+ like-minded small businesses from all sectors, and sizes with helping small businesses to think big at its heart. With 80% female entrepreneurs, free events across the UK, and finding partnerships that add money can’t buy opportunities and advice, #SBS is helping small businesses to flourish and be validated. #SBS shows small businesses that they are not alone and consistently give their time and connections to help them thrive. theopaphitissbs.com EDERA Lab EDERA Lab is a marcomms agency supporting Industrial and AgriFoodTech B2B startups and scaleups pioneering sustainable innovation. Founded in 2023, it has rapidly grown to partner with more than 40 companies across Europe, and specialises in translating complex science and technology into the clear and compelling narratives that startups need to secure investment, partnerships, and customers. Collaborating with founding teams, EDERA Lab drives visibility, credibility and commercial traction, leading over €115m in funding announcements and major partnerships. Its strategic approach enables clients to achieve significant media reach, strengthen market positioning and accelerate their journey from emerging innovators to category-defining leaders. ederalab.com
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