New Barclays Innovation Hub in London Set to Power 150 Startups with Support from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Industry Leaders

New Barclays Innovation Hub in London Set to Power 150 Startups with Support from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Industry Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has launched a new Innovation Hub in Shoreditch, London, in partnership with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and other key industry players to boost the UK’s tech ecosystem. The hub, powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, will house 150 startups working in AI and Deep Tech, offering tailored support, access to expert partners, growth programmes, and direct collaboration with Barclays’ innovation banking team. This initiative marks a strategic move to position the UK at the forefront of global innovation and continues Barclays’ commitment to nurturing startups through its wider national network.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays has officially opened a new Innovation Hub in the heart of Shoreditch, London, designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses in AI, Deep Tech, and the broader innovation economy. Developed in partnership with industry leaders including Microsoft, NVIDIA, Conception X, Databricks, Innovate Finance, and Twin Path Ventures, the hub will serve as a collaborative space for entrepreneurs and provide access to a dynamic network of partners and resources.

Driven by Barclays Eagle Labs – the bank’s nationwide incubator network – the new flagship Innovation Hub will accommodate up to 150 high-potential tech companies. The space is purpose-built to help founders connect with experts, investors, and each other, while also offering tailored support from Barclays’ in-house innovation banking team, who will be based on-site. These specialists will assist startups in securing capital, refining strategies, and scaling operations with guidance informed by a decade of experience in supporting high-growth businesses.

The partners will take an active role in shaping the hub’s direction, contributing their expertise and convening regularly to ensure that the space evolves in line with the needs of the businesses operating within it. Programming will include growth-focused events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and curated workshops to help startups stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Hannah Bernard, Head of Business Banking at Barclays, stated:

“The UK boasts one of the world’s most vibrant innovation ecosystems, but continued progress depends on collaboration. Our new Innovation Hub brings together key players from across the tech sector to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. We’re proud to provide a space where ambition meets opportunity, supported by our dedicated innovation banking team.”

Microsoft’s SMB Director, Ali Wright, commented:

“The Barclays Innovation Hub will be a cornerstone for the future of UK entrepreneurship, especially in AI. We’re thrilled to support this initiative and offer startups the tools and insights they need to innovate and scale.”

Anthony Hills, UK Country Manager at NVIDIA, added:

“This Innovation Hub is instrumental in developing AI capabilities across the UK. NVIDIA’s involvement reflects our commitment to empowering the country’s tech talent and startups with the skills and infrastructure they need to thrive.”

The launch of this Shoreditch-based hub builds on Barclays’ existing Eagle Labs network, which includes 43 sites across the UK and has supported over 17,000 businesses to date. The new London Hub represents a concentrated effort to provide centralised support for some of the most ambitious and disruptive companies in the UK’s growing tech economy.

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