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UnFound is for founders looking for a different way to set-up and run a platform business. It brings together entrepreneurs that would like to develop their digital business in a more collaborative and equitable way.
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2022 UnFound Accelerator
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Do you have a clear and compelling idea for an ethical digital business? Are you interested in setting it up as a co‑operative? Then we'd love to hear from you!
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UnFound Accelerator 2022 LIVE! Pitch event
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Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the entrepreneurs to graduate from the 2022 UnFound Accelerator. And vote for your favourite pitch!
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Why platform co-ops?
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Platform co-ops are where the co-operative advantage meets digital business.
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How to start a platform co‑op
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Every platform co-op founder’s journey is different. Here is a roadmap to help you find your way.
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Support for platform co-ops
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A founder’s journey can be challenging. Co‑operatives UK has a range of business support programmes to help you through every stage.
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UnFound resources
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Get started with our useful resources and reports relating to platform co-ops.
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UnFound blog
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Blogs relating to platform co-ops, UnFound – including guest blogs from platform co-op founders.
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Case studies
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RIMA: Opening up a world of possibilities with tech and co‑operation
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Discover RIMA, winner of the UnFound Accelerator live pitch event 2022 – a platform that helps artists access new opportunities via digital technology.
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Kocoon: Empowering self-care through access to wellbeing resources
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Meet the enterprising university student who’s gathered a team to create an online platform co‑op that makes academic information easy to understand and signposts to valuable wellbeing services…
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Red Brick Language School: Happier teachers and better lessons – the co‑op way
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An online English school offering courses and clubs, the Red Brick Language School platform co-op is being developed to give EFL (English as a foreign language) teachers and students a fairer deal.
10 months ago
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Dopo: Holistic abortion support through tech and co‑operation
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Dopo will offer holistic abortion support that includes access to trained practitioners and self‑care resources.
10 months ago
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Wings: Fairer food delivery that improves working lives
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Providing an ethical alternative to existing food delivery apps, Wings platform co-op was formed to give delivery riders fair pay and conditions.
1 year ago
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Winners of the 2022 UnFound Accelerator £10,000 prize fund revealed!
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Nine teams competed in a live pitch event on 6 July with RIMA, Kocoon and the Learning Co-op winning a share of the £10,000 prize money from The Co-operative Bank.
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UnFound Accelerator 2022 – the nine teams revealed!
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Co-operatives UK is proud to announce the nine teams that are taking part in the latest UnFound Accelerator.
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User ownership and control can combat billionaire monopoly of big tech says Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley in response to Twitter takeover
Amid concerns over Twitter's impending £44bn sale to Elon Musk, are co-operative tech platforms the compelling solution to billionaire control?
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Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
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An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
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Applications open for the Unfound Accelerator to support start-up platform co-ops
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The search is on for a new cohort of inspiring entrepreneurs who want to develop a digital business in a more collaborative and equitable way.
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