Grown in Hackney
Hackney startups: fast-track your business with six months of free, tailored business support.
HELPING HACKNEY BUSINESSES ON THEIR GROWTH JOURNEY
We’re looking for local businesses as part of the Grown in Hackney programme.
You must meet the following criteria: (1) Be an early stage start-up in Hackney, (2) Either business must be registered in Hackney and/or its impact is significantly felt within the Borough, and (3) Not a current member of the Plexal start-up community.
You’ll be in the expert hands of Plexal’s innovation team. We work with some of the biggest government departments, enterprises and most exciting startups in the UK, helping them to achieve their innovation and growth goals.
Benefits
Tailored programme
One-to-one support from an experienced mentor
Connect with industry experts
Expand your network
Sales and growth
Six-month workspace membership at Plexal Shoreditch
Access to our regular member events at Plexal Stratford
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
- you’re a Hackney resident, your business is based in Hackney or you’ve got close connections to the Borough
- your business has been running for 12+ months
- you’re in any sector or industry. Everyone’s welcome to apply
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Interested in being a part of our 2025 Grown in Hackney programme?
HOW WE’VE HELPED OTHER STARTUPS
BADU is a community interest company that works with young people, their families and schools to tackle challenges like inequality, food poverty, gang culture and mental health. It’s looking for funding and wanted support to get a new project off the ground.
The Plexal team have worked directly with BADU to support their funding ambitions and our CEO sits on BADU’s board. We also worked closely with BADU during the pandemic, providing a space for young people to study and sponsorship of BADU’s holiday hamper campaign for families in east London.
