Finalists for LEVELUP startup pitch comp announced
by Startacus Admin
The early-stage NI startups selected to pitch at LEVELUP 2021, the 2-day event taking place on 21-22 April as part of Derry & Strabane Enterprise Week have now been revealed...
Taking place as part of the LEVELUP 2021 event on 21st and 22nd April, we’re delighted to announce the 12 fab startups that have been shortlisted for the LEVELUP startup pitch competition for early stage NI startups.
Delivered by Startacus and in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council, the competition is a key element of LEVELUP 2021, a 2-day hybrid event that forms part of Derry and Strabane Enterprise Week.
The LEVELUP pitch competition, which is co-sponsored by RealTime Recruitment, will see 12 NI startups pitching virtually to a panel of industry pros and investors including Beth Glenfield, Scout for Ada Ventures, Audrey Osbourne, Investor at Techstart Ventures LLP, Nico Albanese, Senior Associate at Ascension Ventures and local star Angel Investor Mary McKenna, for the opportunity to win a £2000 cash prize.
So, without further ado, the startups seeking to impress the judging panel are:
BOOP - an educational platform designed to remove long standing barriers to learning for students who have Special Educational Needs.
Sprout - a careers education platform designed to inspire today's students so that they can create a successful future.
Linc Technology - the world's first next-generation contactless digital sizing system for jewellery e-commerce.
Handicaddie - an app which helps golf clubs and caddies digitise the process of scheduling caddie jobs.
Anita Delivery - a local app in Derry/Londonderry that provides deliveries from local shops and butchers.
Mind-Mapper - A 'Fitbit' solution for mental health tracking within the field of talk-based therapies.
ShiftSwap - a Predictive Scheduling solution aiming to support workplace wellbeing.
Stable Manager - the equestrian world's new hub. Quantify performance, simplify horse care & streamline your equine business with this purpose-built mobile app.
Scanmatix - an inventory management software platform.
Hill Street Hatch - a hospitality incubator and pop-up space for entrepreneurs in the Belfast hospitality scene who are looking to test and launch new concepts and ideas.
Listpals - the simplest way to share medical and funeral wishes.
Movetru - aiming to revolutionise the health and fitness industry through advanced wearable technology.
Best of luck to them all! Book your free ticket now to find out who the winning startup will be!
Tickets for all other LEVELUP sessions can also be booked now. Don’t miss out!
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LEVELUP 2021 is a two day hybrid event looking at innovation & inspiration from around the world, exploring how people, both locally & internationally, have created opportunity, economic growth & initiated real change. Delivered by Startacus in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council.
LEVELUP sessions include The Future of Retail and the High Street, Social Purpose - what’s the social mission of your business, and Health and Wellness post-pandemic. Can tech provide a fairer chance for all?
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