Sweqlink x LSE Generate Pilot Programme

Sweqlink and LSE Generate have partnered to help early-stage founders explore a different way to grow their teams - through sweat equity-based collaboration.

Backed by Innovate UK, our platform helps founders navigate equity-based collaboration with structure, education, and support. This pilot is designed to help founders and talent find and form sweat equity partnerships properly with clear roles, fair ownership, and realistic expectations.

Benefits for LSE Generate and alumni startups

• Access to Sweat Equity 101 webinar: Sweat equity explained and how to engage mid-to-senior professionals who understand risk and ownership.

• Support shaping your opportunity: Get help articulating a role that’s attractive, realistic, and investable from a talent perspective.

• Visibility during the pilot: Selected opportunities actively promoted (normally a paid feature) to Sweqlink and LSE Alumni communities.

• Free access to Grow plan features: Subscriptions and promotional fees are waived during the pilot period.

Benefits for LSE alumni talent

• Free access to Sweq Academy™: Sweat equity explained and understanding startups, risk and ownership.

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Key dates to know

• Sweat Equity 101 Masterclass for Founders 17th February 2026 (webinar recorded) Register here

• Sign-up deadline for Startups, 6th March 2026

• Pilot activity window, February to March 2026

Sign up as a startup 🌱 Click here to register as startup Complete your startup profile Create a free listing on our platform using the voucher code provided by LSE Generate. Voucher code enables free listing for 3 months, after which startups will move to our start plan (you may cancel at anytime).

 

Sign up as sweat equity talent 🤝 Click here to register as talent Complete your free talent profile Access Sweq Academy™ for free during the pilot period (Feb - Mar 2026)