The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network
750+ founders supported since 2016. Which path is yours?
Starting a business in a new country can feel overwhelming. That's okay. Hundreds of people just like you have been where you are now — and they made it. You can too. Here's how we'll walk this path together:
You don't need a business plan. You don't need perfect English. You just need an idea — even a small one. Our Spark programme is a safe, friendly space to explore what's possible. We'll listen, and we'll help you figure out the next step.
"I came to TERN with just a thought. They made me feel like it was worth something."
We'll match you with a mentor — someone in your industry who genuinely cares. They'll meet with you regularly, answer your questions, and help you navigate the things that feel confusing. You're not alone in this.
"My mentor didn't just give advice — she believed in me before I believed in myself."
Workshops, funding guidance, practical tools — all free. We'll help you with the things that feel hard: registering a business, finding money, building a website, reaching customers. Step by step, at your pace.
"They helped me get my first grant. I cried. It was the first time someone invested in my future."
500+ entrepreneurs from 65 countries — people who understand your journey because they've lived it. Events, peer support, and friendships that last. TERN isn't just a programme. It's a community that has your back.
"I found people who feel like home. We celebrate each other's wins like our own."
It's free. There's no commitment. Just a conversation about your idea and how we can help.
Click any number to discover the stories behind it.
"TERN gave me the confidence to believe my idea could work. Now I employ three people." — Nejat, founder
From catering to tech, fashion to consultancy — our founders build businesses across every sector.
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, and growing — bringing support closer to refugees across the UK.
Grants, loans, and investment — connecting entrepreneurs with the capital they need to start and scale.
"I spent a year meeting people who make a difference — here's what they taught me"
The Guardian
Every refugee entrepreneur's success story has supporters behind it.
We connect industry professionals with refugee entrepreneurs seeking advice. Your experience could be the difference between an idea and a business.
Develop your organisation's support for refugee entrepreneurs, sponsor a programme, or co-create new initiatives with our team.
Our pre-incubation programme designed to help refugees explore and develop their business ideas. 8 weeks of structured support, mentoring, and community.
