Discover the power of your own ideas.
All ideas welcome!
- Join a business community of people with refugee backgrounds and supporters
- Connect with your coach and mentor
- Ask for advice from business experts
- Develop your skills and access business opportunities
Build your path with TERN.
How to join our friendly community
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1. Join our waitlist
Join the waitlist to be informed when applications re-open in Spring 2025.
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2. Apply to TERN
We will invite you to make a full application to TERN using a short online form.
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3. Meet the team
Have a 1:1 welcome call to learn more about our support.
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4. Join the community
Join the TERN community and access free ongoing business support.
Join the TERN community to access:
Community & Networking
Join over 350 people in the TERN community to:
- Attend social & professional events
- Meet people in your industry
- Collaborate with other entrepreneurs
Mentoring & Training
Our programmes can support you to develop your business or nonprofit through:
- Regular interactive business workshops
- Business mentoring & personal coaching
- Amazing events to make your business public
Expert Advice
Access 1:1 support from our business experts:
- Get help with taxes, legal advice and business finance
- Bespoke support on branding and marketing
- Find business partners and build your customer base
Business Opportunities
Become market-ready and grow your business with TERN’s connections:
- Join Europe's first refugee-led marketplace 'Anqa', powered by TERN
- Pitch your idea at our industry specific business showcases
- Receive weekly business opportunities from across the UK
What our community say
"The TERN community are a family - they are both friends and colleagues, the community cuts across all of these strands. At TERN I have got a place that I can go that’s comfortable, where I don’t feel judged - a place where I can go to get help or even inspiration."
“The TERN community is like a second home to me. It’s a wonderful space to learn and share your experiences as a refugee and entrepreneur. I learnt something new every single day from TERN, which helped me to grow and become a better person and entrepreneur.”
"What is important is who I become in the process - my mindset, my self belief has changed totally. TERN went the extra mile to making a difference in my life."
