UK startup founders tell IT Pro they have lingering concerns about the future of industry support as Tech Nation’s closure date approaches. The industry champion confirmed last month it will close its doors on 31 March after a vital government funding package was awarded to Barclays Eagle Labs. The decision to award the £12 million Digital Growth grant to Eagle Labs sparked consternation across the UK startup scene, with some voicing concerns over the future of the tech visa scheme and the organization’s range of growth programs.
