Directory

WeAreTechWomen

Community

WeAreTechWomen is a UK-based community organisation that champions women in technology through conferences, events, awards, and networking initiatives. Founded in 2015, the organisation supports over 25,000 female members across multiple industries and tech disciplines. It runs annual festivals, the One Tech World global virtual conference, and awards programmes to help women progress and elevate their careers in tech.

WestTech London

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

WestTech London is an innovation and entrepreneurship initiative established by Imperial College London, uniting stakeholders across four West London research and innovation clusters: Albertopolis (South Kensington), Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District, and Old Oak. Announced in March 2024 as part of Imperial's Science for Humanity strategy, it aims to create a global powerhouse for frontier innovation, creating jobs, attracting investment, and driving economic growth across the region.

Wimbletech

CommunityCoworking

Wimbletech CIC is a Community Interest Company founded in October 2013 that transforms underutilised spaces — primarily public libraries — into affordable coworking communities for startups, entrepreneurs, and remote workers across London and the South East. Operating under three brands (Wimbletech, TheWorkary, and Rivertech) across more than ten sites, the network supports hundreds of businesses and hosts nearly 1,000 community events annually.

YABA

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

The Yorkshire Association of Business Angels (YABA) is a non-profit angel investment network founded in 1995 and based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, that connects business angel members with early-stage entrepreneurs across Yorkshire and the Humber region seeking equity funding. YABA holds regular investor meetings at various venues throughout the region and charges only a modest membership fee to angels and a small administration fee to entrepreneurs, taking no commission on funds raised. The network is managed by Envestors Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

YSYS

Community

YSYS (Your Startup, Your Story) is a London-based community dedicated to connecting diverse people with opportunities in the tech startup ecosystem. Founded in 2017, the organisation runs programmes including Founders Door and Talent Door, providing networking, training, and access to investment for underrepresented founders and tech professionals. Since launch it has supported over 17,000 diverse individuals to advance in tech, in partnership with organisations such as Google, JP Morgan, and the Mayor of London.

codebar

Community

codebar is a UK registered charity (no. 1187776) that runs free programming workshops for people from underrepresented groups in tech, operating 33+ chapters globally including London, New York, Berlin, and Tokyo. It was established as a company in 2013 and gained charitable status in 2020, with workshops run entirely by volunteers.

AI for the rest of us London

Community

A community organisation focused on democratising artificial intelligence knowledge and access for a broad audience beyond specialist technologists.

AWS London Well-Architected User Group

Community

A user group for AWS practitioners in London focused on well-architected design principles and best practices. Members gather to share knowledge, discuss cloud infrastructure strategies, and learn from peers in the AWS ecosystem.

BABA

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

The British African Business Alliance (BABA) is a diaspora-led network for business leaders, investors, and development organisations focused on Africa. Its objective is to encourage investment, business partnership, enterprise, and the creation of sustainable jobs across the African continent and within the UK.

Capital Enterprise

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & InstitutionsIncubator / Accelerator

Capital Enterprise is a not-for-profit membership organisation and ecosystem body that serves as London's startup expert network, connecting and energising the capital's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Incorporated in 1993, it acts as the membership body for enterprise support service providers and collaborates with investors, universities, local authorities, accelerators, and incubators to accelerate early-stage startups across AI, MedTech, and deep tech.

Centre for Entrepreneurs

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

The Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) is a UK entrepreneurship foundation formed from a merger of a think tank and the New Entrepreneurs Foundation in 2017. It delivers entrepreneurial development programmes, conducts research on entrepreneurship, builds entrepreneurial communities, and engages policymakers and the public to foster a more entrepreneurial UK.

ContentUK Meetups

Community

ContentUK Meetups is a community-led meetup group focused on bringing together professionals and enthusiasts interested in content strategy, creation, and digital media.

FinTech Circle

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & InstitutionsIncubator / Accelerator

FINTECH Circle is a London-based global fintech ecosystem platform and angel network with over 260,000 members comprising entrepreneurs, investors, finance professionals, and academic and government representatives. Founded in 2014, it is Europe's first fintech-focused angel investment network and offers education, events, advisory services, and community programmes for the fintech sector. It publishes bestselling fintech books and runs the FINTECH Circle Institute for professional learning.

Foundation for Science and Technology

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

The Foundation for Science and Technology is a UK charity that provides an impartial platform for debate of policy issues with a science, research, technology, or innovation element. Established in 1977, it convenes discussion events, publishes a journal, and hosts a weekly podcast, bringing together parliamentarians, civil servants, industrialists, and researchers.

GMax Card

Community

GMax Card hosts regular business, finance, and tech networking events in London, offering digital business cards to participants.

Hacker News London

Community

Hacker News London is a community group for technologists and entrepreneurs interested in the Hacker News platform and tech culture, hosting meetups and fostering discussion around technology, startups, and innovation.

Limehouse Labs

CoworkingCommunity

Limehouse Labs is a small, member-run hackspace and collaborative workshop based at Limehouse Town Hall in East London, providing workspace and equipment for people working on hardware, software, craft, and arts projects. The space is equipped with laser cutters, 3D printers, and prototyping tools, and also serves as the London base for Electromagnetic Field. It is a non-profit company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, incorporated in July 2018.

London AI Developers Group

Community

A community group for developers working with or interested in artificial intelligence in London.

London Founders Network

Community

London Founders Network is a community organisation that brings together founders and entrepreneurs in London to share knowledge, build connections, and support one another through the startup journey.

London Indie Game Developers

Community

London Indie Game Developers is a community organisation for independent game developers based in London, providing networking, support, and collaboration opportunities for creators in the indie games sector.

London Rust Project Group

Community

London Rust Project Group is a community organisation for developers and enthusiasts working with the Rust programming language in London.

Richmond MakerLabs

CoworkingCommunity

Richmond MakerLabs is a community makerspace in Ham, Richmond, offering free membership to residents with interests in DIY and craft. The space provides computer facilities, electronics lab, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machinery, metalwork, and a woodshop, and is part of the Ham United Group Community Interest Company. It operates on a donation model and welcomes interests spanning IoT, amateur radio, carpentry, and textiles.

Society of Chemical Industry

Ecosystem Bodies, Catapults & Institutions

The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) is a global network of innovators using science to address societal challenges in areas including climate, health, energy, and sustainability. Founded in London in 1881 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1907, it operates across multiple thematic areas and connects science with business.

Tech Together

Community

Tech Together is a community organisation focused on bringing together individuals and organisations within the technology sector.