The Startacus Startups of the Week 2014

by Startacus Admin
Over the last year we’ve featured some amazing startups in our coveted Startup of the Week feature - from innovative apps to all new social networks - inspirational one and all. Since the new year is almost upon us, we thought then that it’d be quite timely to give another little mention to all those fab startups who received the Startup of the Week accolade this year. So without further ado, here are the Startacus Startups of the Week 2014!
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Makerble - ‘the world’s first charity projects subscription service.’
Crowdsurfer is a search engine for crowdfunding for projects.
Jauntful is an online platform which allows you to create shareable, printable guides to the cities you love.
Eulergy is a new platform which directly connects students with industry.
Conferize is an online platform which describes itself as ‘the world of conferences online.’
True View is a mobile app which claims to be the ‘new way to connect...to let people meet the true you.’
Eatro is a new online community and marketplace for sharing homemade food.
Styleshapes is an online platform and community dedicated solely to 3D printed jewellery, design and fashion.
Connu is a reading app which aims to highlight and raise awareness of some of the best new ‘under-the-radar’ writers out there.
Twibfy is an innovative platform and app where you can discover, share, submit and organize visual content that inspires you. Aerospace Xelerated and Tawazun Economic Council seek applications from innovative startups that are working in the digital services and solutions area. SeeAI is a Leeds-based startup that's on a mission to empower radiologists and help patients to get their medical imaging diagnosis within minutes.
The lowdown on Buckle, the US-based insurtech platform that's addressing the insurance needs of rideshare and delivery drivers. Based in the UK or Ireland and got an innovative early-stage idea for the health sector? Validate that idea via the DigiHealth pre-accelerator - applications now open. The lowdown on watchTowr, the startup that's on a mission to provide organisations with "continuous cyber security assurance aligned to the capabilities of today’s adversaries." Fin Cope, CEO and Co-Founder of environmentally conscious marketplace GoEthical shares insights on the signs of greenwashing he looks out for to help avoid contributing to environmental harm. Pet owners take note! GetSetPet is a startup on a mission to become the ultimate destination for your pet supplies. Andrea Szell, Founder of Spare Desk shares some insights on the positive impact that sharing a workspace can have on our mental health. The lowdown on Oxford Quantum Circuits, the innovative Reading-based startup that's on a mission to make quantum computing accessible to all. Sodexo Live! and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural North America Innovation Lab.
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Aerospace Xelerated Opens Call for Startups Working on Digital Services and Solutions
SeeAI - the startup that's using AI to help solve the shortage of radiologists.
Buckle - the gig insurance solution
DigiHealth Lean Launch Programme opens for applications
watchTowr - the future of Attack Surface Management
Greenwashing - a sustainable e-commerce expert highlights the signs to look out for
GetSetPet - created by pet lovers, for pet lovers
The Mental Health Benefits of Sharing Office Spaces
Oxford Quantum Circuits - building a quantum-enabled future
Sodexo Live! And L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for first ever North America Innovation Lab
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- Aerospace Xelerated Opens Call for Startups Working on Digital Services and Solutions 15th Aug 2022 Aerospace Xelerated and Tawazun Economic Council seek applications from innovative startups that are working in the digital services and solutions area.
- DigiHealth Lean Launch Programme opens for applications 11th Aug 2022 Based in the UK or Ireland and got an innovative early-stage idea for the health sector? Validate that idea via the DigiHealth pre-accelerator - applications now open.
- Sodexo Live! And L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for first ever North America Innovation Lab 5th Aug 2022 Sodexo Live! and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural North America Innovation Lab.
- Innovative University-supported startups secure £500,000 in grant funding awards 4th Aug 2022 Startups founded by students and recent graduates from the University of Edinburgh secure SMART:SCOTLAND grants to help support their ambitious and innovative projects.