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Tackling the climate crisis by reducing commuting
Innovative project launched by UK Proptech startup to reduce workers' commuting and in turn help alleviate pollution and congestion -
BMW Group Financial Services UK Launches Third Startup Collaboration Programme
Innovative startups are currently being sought by BMW Group Financial Services UK which has just launched the third instalment of its Innovation Lab -
Ideation NI Thon at NI Science Festival sets out to solve global issues
At one-day event Ideation NI Thon, students will get the chance to solve global and local sustainability, environmental, city and health problems. -
Innovative InsurTech businesses take note - Lloyd’s Lab wants to hear from you
InsurTech businesses take note! Lloyd’s Lab is back and they are seeking solutions that have the potential to create real commercial value for the Lloyd’s market. -
The Startacus Startups of the Year 2019
Our annual rundown of the startups that have been awarded the Startup of the Week accolade during the past year... -
Tech trends that will impact property and real-estate in 2020?
Arnie Sriskandarajah, MD of European proptech venture capital firm, Round Hill Ventures shares their predictions on the Tech trends that will impact property and real-estate in 2020 -
Allstate NI partner with Startacus for Women in tech and tech inclusion event
NI's largest IT company Allstate NI partner with Startacus to help deliver a women in tech and tech inclusion focused event in Derry. -
Iceland Innovation Lab seek disruptive tech startups
Disruptive startups that can help with innovation in the retail sector, take note! Iceland Innovation Lab seek disruptive tech startups.
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.- Ideation NI Thon at NI Science Festival sets out to solve global issues 17th Jan 2020 At one-day event Ideation NI Thon, students will get the chance to solve global and local sustainability, environmental, city and health problems.
- NI startup ESTHER takes flight to New York 16th Jan 2020 NI startup ESTHER, a peer-2-peer giving platform allowing charitable donors to give money directly to people living in poverty, head to New York for a 4-day fact finding mission.
- 2019 stats show that the gender pay gap continues 14th Jan 2020 Recent research by Starling bank shows that in 2019, women earned up to £12,319 less per year than their male colleagues of the same age and within the same industry
- Digital DNA Awards 2020 nominations now open 13th Jan 2020 The Digital DNA Awards, held in partnership with MCS Group, celebrate the best tech talent, from companies of all sizes, excelling in the world of Digital and Tech and not just in NI...
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Increase Your Talent Retention Without Raising Salaries
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How to Fund Your Startup Without Going Broke
Startup funding is never easy, however here are a few of the options that can help you fund your startup without going broke in the process
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Tech Trends That Will Impact the Highstreet in 2020
The future and success of Britain’s high streets has been long debated. So, what are the tech tren...
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How to Avoid Burnout and Find a Healthy Work Life Balance When Starting a B...
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Digital Redbook App for Parents raises £550K Investment
The child health app on a mission to become the first nationwide digital redbook, just got a step cl...
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Microsoft of Cell Therapy?
The Cambridge-based startup that has created an empowering tool to drive the next wave of biological...
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Startup of the Week - Penfold
The fintech startup that's making it a doddle for the self-employed, freelancers and contractors to ...
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NI startup ESTHER takes flight to New York
NI startup ESTHER, a peer-2-peer giving platform allowing charitable donors to give money directly t...
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How Calming Blankets Sold Over 50,000 Blankets Online
The lowdown on how an Australian startup generated global sales for their innovative product, "weigh...
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30% of the UK's jobs at risk of automation
At 82% the UK takes 4th place in the list of countries being most ready for automation and robotics,...
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Tech revolutionising Travel and Tourism in 2020
Ivana Dobrilovic from LuggageHero shares her thoughts on the tech trends that will impact the travel...
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eQuoo - the digital mental health app
The innovative game, eQuoo that helps users build their emotional fitness and thereby help fight the...
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Pexxi - the personalised oral contraception service
The London-based femtech startup that is using AI and genetic testing to provide a tailored oral con...
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2019 stats show that the gender pay gap continues
Recent research by Starling bank shows that in 2019, women earned up to £12,319 less per year than ...
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Good-Loop closes $1.6m seed round with You & Mr Jones on board
Brandtech group, You & Mr Jones, has invested in ethical video startup Good-Loop who have closed a U...
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I'm a celebrity investor, get me tech startups!
2019 saw celebrities contribute to start-up investments in record numbers, surpassing a previous spi...
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How to deal with aggressive creditors
If you’re feeling under pressure from creditors, here is a brief breakdown of what, in the UK, is ...
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Digital DNA Awards 2020 nominations now open
The Digital DNA Awards, held in partnership with MCS Group, celebrate the best tech talent, from com...
