FUNDER / LOCATION

LIFT - open to people based in the London boroughs of Camden, Hackney or Islington

DELIVERY PARTNERS

LIFT

Application dates

Applications close 2nd March 2026

Programme dates

11 March - 15 April

Enterprise

Funding School (LIFT)

Learn how to access and navigate funding with confidence.

Funding School supports ambitious founders of registered early-stage businesses in transitioning from uncertainty to clarity regarding funding. Through practical tools and expert guidance, you’ll learn which financing options suit your business and how to position yourself for sustainable growth.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

CURRICULUM

Investment Readiness Audit: Diagnostic & 30-min 1:1
Intro to the Funding Ecosystem
Your Story, Deck & Data Room
Equity Investment: The True Cost of Capital
Grants: Non-Dilutive Strategy
Loans: Debt, Risk & Cash Flow
Strategy, Funding Metrics & When to Scale
Mentoring & One-to-One support

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Please note, this is for residents of Camden, Hackney and Islington with a focus on underrepresented founders of registered businesses in the Knowledge Economy sectors of Tech, Digital, Creative & Sciences.