Funding Readiness Programme

Many entrepreneurs are confused by the funding options available.

We've designed a 10-week programme that demystifies the funding journey and equips you with the skills and knowledge to fund your business growth and better navigate the funding landscape.

The programme includes:

10 weeks of online sessions, taking place every Friday from 10am–1pm, covering grant funding, crowdfunding, equity investment, debt funding and alternative finance.

By joining you could:

• Improve your knowledge of the UK's funding landscape.
• Learn about the available innovation grant funds and what makes a compelling application.
• Understand how to plan, market and deliver a successful crowdfunding campaign.
• Connect, network and learn from a cohort of other founders.
• Gain access to on-demand educational content.
• Receive additional support from the Eagle Labs team after the programme ends.
• Receive mentoring support from a grant and/or crowdfunding expert*.
• Benefit from tailored investor readiness support to help you shape and deliver a compelling pitch to potential investors*.

*Selected businesses only.

Welcome session : Monday 23 March 2026

Programme launch: Friday 27 March 2026

Programme ends: Friday 5 June 2026

Eligibility requirements

This programme is for you if:

• You've created your minimal viable product (MVP).
• You're ready to bring your product to market or have already.
• You're exploring funding within the next six to 18 months.
• You operate within key technology and innovation sectors.

Your business must be:

• Registered in the UK
• Using digital technology, or innovation to operate and/or deliver your value proposition
• At least 12 months old.

As a founder, you must be:

• Open to exploring at least one potential funding route, inclusive of: grants, crowdfunding, equity, debt or other alternatives, without needing to choose yet.
• Committed to attending all the sessions (see dates on this page). We estimate that it'll take three hours of dedicated time each week.
• Based in the UK.