Barclays Eagle Labs

18/08/2026

📢Not long left to apply for the Funding Readiness Programme

If you're looking to understand more about the different options available to fund your business then this programme could be for you.

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

Find out more and apply today, applications close 31 August
https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/our-programmes/eagle-labs-funding-readiness-programme/

17/08/2026

Cyber founders: ready to pitch to investors?

Applications are now open for the UK Cyber Spine Demo Day at DiSH Manchester.
You'll be able to:
✅ Pitch to investors
✅ Showcase your technology
✅ Build connections

📍 DiSH Manchester
📅 14 October - 14:00-16:30
👉 Register here: https://labs.uk.barclays/uk-cyber-spine-demo-day/

14/08/2026

In June, Edgify joined us at London Tech Week. We caught up with COO Mitchell Goldman to hear about his experience at the event and what it meant for the business.

For Mitchell, London Tech Week offered the opportunity to connect with retailers, device manufacturers, investors and potential hires, all in one place 🤝

Since then, we've also explored Edgify's wider journey, from building cutting-edge AI technology to the support and opportunities that have helped the business along the way.

Read the full Founders in focus article here 👇
https://labs.uk.barclays/learning-and-insights/news-and-insights/founder-stories/founders-in-focus-edgify/

10/08/2026

What's been your favourite innovation story this year?

On Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs, we've explored everything from AI adoption and health tech innovation to female entrepreneurship and the future of space technology 🚀

🎙️Our latest episode, featuring Dr Emilė Radytė, Co-Founder and CEO of Samphire Neuroscience, covers how neuroscience and medical technology are helping address some of women's health's most underserved conditions.

If you've missed an episode this year, now's your chance to catch up 👍

🎧 Listen to the latest episode and explore the full series on
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2wWfjf2xOKU4AdR1AsFomC
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disruptive-by-barclays-eagle-labs/id1596121840
SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/user-781842559
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLOJiFVopc5sWB7grWAp9wmyW3lpjnvnx4

04/08/2026

Do you want to fund your business but don't know where to start?

We've got the programme for you 🙋‍♀️

Delivered by Capital Enterprise, over the course of 10 weeks you'll learn about:
⭐Grant funding
⭐Crowdfunding
⭐Equity investment
⭐Debt funding
⭐Alternative ways of funding your business

Find out more and apply now 👇
https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/our-programmes/eagle-labs-funding-readiness-programme/

03/08/2026

📢 Oxford founders - ready to showcase your innovation to corporate audiences?

Applications are now open for the first Oxford Innovation Showcase with Barclays Demo Directory innovation, bringing together innovative businesses and corporate decision-makers this October 🤝

Whether you're building in AI, deep tech, health, fintech, sustainability or beyond, we're looking for businesses with solutions that could help organisations innovate and grow 🚀

Successful applicants will have the chance to present, exhibit, network and connect directly with corporate audiences exploring new technologies and solutions.

Apply now 👇
https://labs.uk.barclays/corporate-connections/demo-directory-innovation-showcase-founder-applications/

29/07/2026

🎙️Innovation in women’s health with neuroscience

In this new episode of Disruptive by Barclays Eagle Labs, Dr Emilė Radytė, co-founder and CEO of Samphire Neuroscience, shares how she's challenging conventional thinking in healthcare by applying neuroscience and medical technology to some of women's health's most underserved conditions.

We discuss endometriosis, healthcare innovation, startup growth, regulation and what it takes to build a mission-led healthtech company capable of creating meaningful change at scale.

🎧Listen now on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Xfa3fFjYjvAYgqKs5ukD7?si=nJbaLQfFS2GxlA4vI37uPQ
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-in-womens-health-with-neuroscience/id1596121840?i=1000778862497
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cJbXgd0id0
Soundcloud - https://on.soundcloud.com/5pnuwvEnv1cdJTD7Sj

28/07/2026

📢Funding Readiness Programme is open for applications

Over 10 weeks of online sessions you can learn about:
✅Grant funding
✅Crowdfunding
✅Equity investment
✅Debt funding
✅Alternative ways of funding your business

Delivered by Capital Enterprise this programme helps demystify the funding journey and provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to fund your business growth 🚀

Apply now 👇
https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/our-programmes/eagle-labs-funding-readiness-programme/

23/07/2026

Developing a business can be challenging, which is why having access to the right people, insights and support can make a real difference.

Achille Traore, CEO of White Label Loyalty, found value in the Barclays Scaleup Programme, delivered in partnership with Plexal:

"It provided access to senior stakeholders at Barclays and a strong network of founders, while offering practical support to refine our commercial strategy and approach."

If you're looking for an opportunity to step back, connect with other ambitious founders and explore new perspectives on your growth plans, the Scaleup Programme could be for you.

⚠️ Applications close 27 July

🎯 Only 25 places available

👉 Apply now https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/our-programmes/scaleup/

20/07/2026

Have you registered for tomorrow's event yet? 👀

If you'd like to learn how you can build a more consistent, higher quality sales pipeline then this one's for you.

Phil Jones MBE, Managing Director at Brother UK, breaks down the common challenges founders face in building a consistent, high-quality pipeline and discusses how to overcome them.

Register now 👇

Learn how you can build a more consistent, higher quality sales pipeline.