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UK tech is now worth $1.6tn โ and AI is a third of it.
But we're still seen as a startup nation, not a scale-up one. Here's what the latest reports reveal about where the value goes (and why it matters). ๐
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#LondonTechWeek #UKtech #AI #Commercialisation
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May 19
๐ In Conversation
What does it take to turn a #GreenTech innovation into a functioning, fundable business?
In this latest piece, Molly Allington, CEO of #Bristol based Albotherm, shares her journey from spinout to scaling.
๐ Read the full write-up: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vr8Ps0
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๐ฌ We recently sat down with Dr Aqeel Shamsul, CEO of Frontier Space, who shared more about their experience with the Grand Scale Kickstart programme โ what changed, what clicked & how it helped them think more commercially.
Read the full story ๐ eu1.hubs.ly/H0t_NpY0
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Million-pound sales begin with million-pound relationships ๐ค But those relationships donโt happen by chance!
Our latest blog breaks down how to build high-value sales relationships, prioritise the right accounts, map decision-makers & show up with value: eu1.hubs.ly/H0v2XTH0
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Apr 22
A proud moment for Grand Scale today as we returned to deliver the keynote address at another @GoldmanSachs 10k Women graduation ceremony. ๐
Celebrating incredible women entrepreneurs building bold businesses across the globe!
โ๏ธ Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tLS6J0
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Apr 20
Weโre #Hiring!
Weโre looking for an #AccountManager to grow & deepen partnerships supporting innovators to commercialise, scale & succeed globally. ๐
If youโre commercially minded & interested in innovation enterprise: send your CV & cover letter to: hello@thegrandscale.com
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Grand Scale retweeted
Frontier Space featured in @TheGrandScale ๐
Weโre focused on bridging innovation with real commercial pathways by aligning our SpaceLab & XSB with industry needs, weโre turning microgravity research into real-world impact.
Read more: tinyurl.com/43awxz66
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๐ข We recently sat down with Dr Aqeel Shamsul, Co-founder & CEO of Frontier Space, to talk about pioneering biotech research in microgravity!
๐ Discover the journey, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.
Access the full writeup here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tfm0-0
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How do you actually build relationships that lead to high-value deals? ๐ค
In our latest blog, we break down:
โณ how to focus your time
๐ฏ prioritise the right accounts and
๐ฅ navigate real decision-makers
Learn more about our approach here ๐ eu1.hubs.ly/H0tfhvl0
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We brought Kickstart to a close in #Glasgow last week โ our 10-week commercialisation and investment programme with the @BritishBBank, culminating in a final showcase ๐
Great to see the cohort sharper, more confident, and better prepared for investment!
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Mar 10
๐ก โAngel investors & early-stage VCs are backing you, not the technology.โ
For Dr. Daniel Stewart, Co-founder & CEO of Viridi, when it comes to raising #Investment, the real differentiator isnโt the science โ itโs the founder & the team behind it.
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Weโve celebrated #IWD for 115 years - yet at the current pace, it could take another 123 years to reach gender parity!
Itโs a reminder of how crucial it is for all of us to keep supporting initiatives, conversations & actions that help accelerate change: bit.ly/3NdAGbl
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Feb 19
Many founders mistake interest for traction. But what actually counts as traction? ๐ค
In our sit-down with Dr. Daniel Stewart (CEO of Viridi), we explored what traction really looked like for Viridi.
Catch the full interview insights here:
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Feb 18
At Grand Scale, our mission is simple: to empower innovators to drive lasting, positive change worldwide. ๐
Hereโs how we worked with partners across the UK and globally to back innovation-led growth in 2025 โ and whatโs already underway in 2026. ๐
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Feb 13
Life sciences is a UK priority growth sector ๐งฌ
Yet, from an investor perspective, both deal volume & value continued to decline in 2025.
In this environment, translating scientific excellence into scalable, investable ventures matters more than ever.
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๐ฏ Struggling to reach the right customers or investors?
๐ A well-defined persona strategy ensures you reach decision-makers who matterโwhether for sales or investment.
๐ Learn how to build yours: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rwd030
#LeadGeneration #InvestorReadiness #MarketingStrategy
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Jan 22
๐ The Grand Scale Kickstart Innovation Cluster Pilot supported by @BritishBBank has launched in the Glasgow City Region, bringing a nationally validated #Commercialisation and #InvestmentReadiness programme to #Glasgow!
Learn more about the launch ๐
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Jan 20
๐ฃ Tech leaders, your voice matters!
@TechNationโs annual UK Tech Sector Survey is now live. Share your insights to help shape UK tech policy and inform The Tech Nation Report 2026, launching at #LondonTechWeek ๐ฌ๐ง๐ค
Full post on LinkedIn ๐
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Jan 16
One of our standout moments from 2025 was graduating from the Connect to Success Northern Ireland mentoring programme!
๐ Grateful to have been part of the inaugural cohort, matched with @GoldmanSachs & having attended the graduation event with remarks from @HillaryClinton!
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