GEN UK Programming
Restart Ukraine
Supports female founders from Ukraine. To date, GEN UK has assisted 200 women entrepreneurs through a cohort-based program that helps them grow their startups. For more information, and to apply, see: Restart Ukraine
Startup Huddle
GEN UK conducts the Startup Huddle in five locations: Edinburgh, Oldham, Oxford, and Winchester. The program recently launched in Manchester. The goal is to launch the successful program in 24 other cities. For more information see, Startup Huddle.
Startup Planet
GEN UK co-hosted the third conference Mobility Futures Forum with University of Birmingham Dubai at their UAE campus during COP28. Three days of workshops and plenary sessions brought together entrepreneurs, policy makers and investors. The fourth conference is planned for COP29 (11-22 Nov 2024).
Xporter Accelerator
This program that supports companies intending to grow through exports. Currently 60+ members participate in the free Xporter Lounge that connect founders to consultants and supplier partners. For more information, see: Xporter Accelerator
LeZero Innovation Prize
A green startup competition launched in 2023 attracts submissions from entrepreneurs in dozens of countries. Hosted Awards ceremony at the University of Birmingham Dubai during COP28. The winner, Drift Energy, is receiving mentoring, publicity and funding support from GEN UK throughout the year. Plans are in the works for a 2024 LeZero Innovation Prize.