Enterprise Nation: price, who can join and alternatives
Enterprise Nation is a UK network that helps people start and grow a small business through events, local networking meet-ups and online groups. Membership is free to join. Its events calendar lists workshops and campaigns with partners such as NatWest and Vodafone.
Enterprise Nation at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People launching a new business or growing an existing one | enterprisenation.com |
| Activity | The Beauty and Wellness Exchange is listed for 9 November 2026 | enterprisenation.com |
| Price | Free to join | enterprisenation.com |
| Where | United Kingdom, in person and online | enterprisenation.com |
| Ways to connect | Small business events, local meet-ups and online groups | enterprisenation.com |
| Events | Workshops and events to start and grow a business | enterprisenation.com |
| Founder community | NatWest Accelerator gives free access to a nationwide founder community | enterprisenation.com |
| Meet-ups | Meet-ups and virtual groups to build confidence | enterprisenation.com |
Who it suits
- UK residents starting their first business
- Founders who want free events and local meet-ups
- People who want practical help with funding, marketing and sales
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside the UK
- People looking for a co-founder matching service
- Tech founders wanting a venture-focused peer group
Alternatives to Enterprise Nation
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Cups Arlington | Not published (the listing mentions free coffee) | Register on the event listing and turn up on Wednesday |
| CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) | Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events | RSVP on Meetup |
| CoFoundersLab | Free to join; Premium $29/month (currency not named) with a 30-day free trial | Open sign-up |
| FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk) | Free; Premium $24/month (US dollars) | Open sign-up |
| Founders Meetup London | Not published | Register for a ticket; some ticket types need approval |
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| Makers & Founders CT | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Ramen Club | £25 a month or £170 lifetime | No application described |
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Questions about Enterprise Nation
- Does Enterprise Nation cost anything?
- It is free to join.
- Is it for people who have not started yet?
- Yes. It says it supports people launching a new business as well as those developing an existing one.
- Are there upcoming events?
- Yes. The events page lists The Beauty and Wellness Exchange on 9 November 2026.
- Where does it operate?
- In the UK, with local networking meet-ups and online networking groups.
- Website
- enterprisenation.com
- Price
- Free to join
- Entry rule
- Open sign-up
- Format
- UK membership network with events, local meet-ups and online groups
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Enterprise Nation isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check enterprisenation.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.