At the core of NEF was the belief that successful entrepreneurs needed a combination of skills, connections and support to launch and grow businesses.

Successive iterations of the programme adapted to a changing market, technology developments and the evolving needs of early-stage founders, plus the unexpected challenges of a global pandemic. Along the way, we:

Worked with hundreds of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses, including Mention Me, Secret Escapes and PodPoint to name just a few.
Delivered a unique learning programme – designed and delivered by entrepreneurs, which combined the latest start-up thinking combined with direct application to real-life business challenges.
Provided participants with business mentoring and executive coaching support
Facilitated network connections – within cohorts, across the alumni network and with our wider community, plus
Continued support for ongoing development and connections through an alumni-led programme sharing experience and advice through a curated series of learning and networking events.