GoodTech Ventures unveils promising new businesses in latest Accelerator cohort
A further 10 ventures have been selected for the second cohort to take part in the GoodTech Ventures Accelerator, supporting impact-led start-ups.
The programme is delivered by Catch22 in partnership with Social Tech Trust and Unity Ventures with funding and support from Ufi, Microsoft and the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
David Hinton, Senior Venture Partner at Catch22’s GoodTech Ventures, said:
"We're excited to announce the arrival of the second cohort of the GoodTech Ventures Accelerator, comprising 10 remarkable ventures. The selection process was highly competitive, with numerous exceptional impact ventures to choose from. At GoodTech Ventures, our mission is to champion founders dedicated to leveraging technology for a stronger society. These 10 ventures embody this commitment, and we're proud to stand behind them as they set out to make a lasting difference in our communities."
GoodTech Ventures supports early-stage impact-led tech founders through a community of practice and an accelerator programme.
One of the organisations taking part in this new cohort is Klik2Learn, a digital learning hub helping to improve English language skills. Ufi have previously supported Klik2Learn to develop a range of learning simulations as part of the VocTech Activate grant fund programme. As part of the GoodTech Ventures cohort, the Klik2Learn team will be focusing on growing their business.
The full set of ventures are available on the GoodTech Ventures website.
The latest GoodTech Ventures cohort.
Helen Gironi, Director of Ventures at Ufi VocTech Trust, said:
“The new cohort of impact-driven tech ventures will join a community of people and organisations using digital technologies to help build a stronger society. At Ufi, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that early-stage startups can have on public service delivery. We are really pleased to be able to continue our partnership with the GoodTech Ventures Community and Accelerator, helping them to provide vital resources and support for these ventures.”
Chris Blues, Programmes Director at Social Tech Trust, said:
“We're thrilled to welcome new game-changing companies joining our second cohort of the GoodTech Accelerator. They represent a diverse range of solutions aiming to transform lives with tech and put positive social impact as the driving force behind their growth.”
