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Nature diary app launched to boost mental health
A smartphone-based nature prescription for mental health called Nature Notes, is developed by University of Derby researchers and Go Jauntly -
InsurTech solutions for COVID-19 response, recovery and future-resilience sought by Lloyd's Lab
Applications are now open for the fifth intake of the Lloyd’s Lab, with a focus on short, medium and long-term COVID-19 challenges and responses. -
ISOLATION INTERN to help startups recruit specialist talent during Covid 19 restrictions
Blackfinch Launches ISOLATIONINTERN, a platform to help startups recruit specialist talent during Covid 19 restrictions -
Technology for ticketed online shows is popping up. Should artists charge for their streams?
As the quarantine and social distancing stretches on, the question arises – can performers actually charge for online live streamed concerts using technology? -
Future Fund leaves diverse founders short-changed
Change is slow, as Future Fund leaves diverse founders short-changed, with female and BAME business leaders questioning its fairness. -
How to adapt your business to survive the pandemic
Rebecca Oatley, Founder and Managing Director of Cherish PR outlines how now could be an opportunity to create a great small business -
Covid-19 responses in NI and Ireland championed in latest Startacus roundup
Key covid-19 focused initiatives and responses that are being, or have been developed across Northern Ireland and Ireland. -
Keep Your Distance app to help with social distancing
A UK-based social enterprise Lanterne, has developed, and is soon to launch, Keep Your Distance, a free app that will help us observe social distancing.
UK startup support and help
The support and help on offer for startups and small businesses can be sometimes be hard to find. Here's our ongoing list of startup support and help in many of the UK's major cities.- Bolt, the leading European transportation platform, closes an investment round of €100m 26th May 2020 Bolt raises €100m from Naya Capital to help with the growth of its innovative ride-hailing, micromobility and food delivery services
- vidiCREW raise investment to disrupt the wedding video market 26th May 2020 Jenson Funding Partners make investment in vidiCREW, the startup that's on a mission to innovate the wedding video market
- By Miles raises £15m in Series B funding round 22nd May 2020 The UK's first pay-by-mile insurance provider announces major £15m investment to help with its development and growth plans
- Nature diary app launched to boost mental health 20th May 2020 A smartphone-based nature prescription for mental health called Nature Notes, is developed by University of Derby researchers and Go Jauntly
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Linkedin client building hacks for aspiring entrepreneurs
LinkedIn is one of the most important platforms for generating organic interests and building client relationships. Here's some handy Linkedin client building hacks.
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Bolt, the leading European transportation platform, closes an investment round of €100m
Bolt raises €100m from Naya Capital to help with the growth of its innovative ride-hailing, micromobility and food delivery services
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vidiCREW raise investment to disrupt the wedding video market
Jenson Funding Partners make investment in vidiCREW, the startup that's on a mission to innovate the...
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By Miles raises £15m in Series B funding round
The UK's first pay-by-mile insurance provider announces major £15m investment to help with its deve...
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MiTribeWellness aims to be the digital meeting place for wellness practiti...
The online platform and wellness community enabling wellness practitioners and their clients to conn...
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Training Courses To Enhance Your Team’s Skillset In 2020
Here is a list of courses that could enhance your team’s skills in today’s digital and fluctuati...
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Billi London launches world’s first enhanced biodegradable tights
As a rule, tights are produced, worn once and discarded. Step forward, Billi London who has launched...
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Startup of the Week - Trayde
The startup that has created an online wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers with u...
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NI Innovation Competition Invent announces semi-finalists for 2020
Catalyst selects 18 Semi-finalists to progress to the next stage of Invent, Northern Ireland's leadi...
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How Can Flexible Working Benefit Mental Health?
Read on to learn why you need flexible working arrangements in your business. ...
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Brytlyt raises $4m Series A to turbocharge real-time data analytics
Brytlyt, provider of the world’s fastest data analytics and visualisation technology, raises $4m i...
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HMRC announce coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
UK businesses with fewer than 250 employees to avail of new coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme du...
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Half of companies ill-equipped to support employee mental health
New survey reveals that over half of businesses have inadequate resources to support mental health i...
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Raise Accelerator seeks 6 new startups for summer cohort
The Raise Accelerator, the NI based private programme, is on the hunt for 6 new startups for 6 month...
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Why Your Website Is More Important Now Than Ever Before
Your website is most crucial to ensuring that your company can flourish during this tough situation....
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TailHail wants their membership-based private aircraft platform to take fli...
The startup that's created a membership-based private aircraft company to make flying private more a...
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Collctiv aims to make group digital payments simple and seamless
The Manchester-based startup that's on a mission to making it easier than ever to collect money from...
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6 Strategies to Boost Your Portfolio Investments
These tips will help you to formulate strategies that work in line with your investments......
