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Community & Social Impact

Technology should lift
more people than it serves

Quatech's commercial success funds a commitment to the communities that shaped us. Through scholarships, mentorship, and free resources, we invest directly in people who lack access to opportunity in technology.

See Our Initiatives
Scholarships
Mentorship
Free Resources
Community Events
"Access to quality technology education should not be determined by where you were born or how much your family earns. We are building Quatech to prove that a commercially successful company and a socially responsible one are the same thing." Uchechukwu Odoemelam — Founder, Quatech
What We Do
Our Community Initiatives

A growing programme of support. Each initiative is funded directly by Quatech revenue and runs independently of commercial work.

Launching Soon

Quatech Technology Scholarship

Annual financial award for UK students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering. Priority given to first-generation university students.

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students at UK universities
Merit and means-tested — both academic promise and financial need considered
Recipients also gain access to mentorship and Quatech's lab resources
Launching Soon

1-to-1 Mentorship Programme

Free structured mentorship pairing early-career professionals and students with Quatech engineers. Sessions cover career navigation, technical growth, breaking into cybersecurity, and building a portfolio.

Monthly 1-hour sessions over a 6-month engagement
Focus areas: cybersecurity, full-stack development, career strategy
Open to those without industry connections or professional networks
Live Now

Open Security Lab & Resources

Our entire Security Lab portfolio — 34 real projects covering cryptography, network security, threat modelling, OSINT, and more — is publicly available on GitHub at no cost, as a free learning resource for the community.

34 open-source security and software projects on GitHub
700+ automated tests as working examples of good engineering practice
New projects added bi-weekly — follow the lab to stay updated
Coming Soon

Tech Workshops & Community Events

Free workshops in the Liverpool area focused on practical skills: introduction to cybersecurity, building your first web app, navigating the tech job market, and understanding UK digital regulations.

Targeted at school leavers, career changers, and community groups
Delivered in-person in Liverpool and online for wider reach
No prior technical knowledge required
Process
How the Scholarship Works

A straightforward, fair process. No hidden criteria, no industry connections required.

01

Apply Online

Submit a short application form sharing your background, course, financial situation, and what you hope to achieve in technology.

02

Shortlisting

Applications are reviewed by the Quatech team against both academic merit and financial need. We contact shortlisted candidates within four weeks.

03

Conversation

A short informal call to understand your goals and answer any questions. No formal interview — just a conversation.

04

Award & Support

Recipients receive the scholarship award plus ongoing mentorship access and inclusion in the Quatech alumni network for future opportunities.

34+
Open projects
Free for anyone to learn from
700+
Tests published
Working examples of good practice
£0
Cost to access
Every lab resource is free
1st
Scholarship cohort
Applications opening soon
Get Involved
Register Your Interest

Whether you want to apply for the scholarship, join the mentorship programme, or be notified when events open — register below and we'll be in touch.

Scholarship Applications

Open to UK-based undergraduate and postgraduate students. No sponsorship or connection required — just apply.

Mentorship Requests

Open to anyone early in their tech journey. We match based on your goals, not your credentials.

Event Notifications

Be the first to hear about free workshops and community events before they open to the public.

Register Interest

Takes under 2 minutes. We respond to every submission.

Your information is used only to process your registration and will never be shared or sold.

We've received your registration Thank you. We'll be in touch as soon as the programme opens. Keep an eye on your inbox.