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Let’s face it - the Internet of Things (IOT) is here to stay and as a result, our world will never be the same again. Of course, the reality is that in technological terms, it’s still all in its infancy. At this point, it’d be fair to say that most of us have probably not yet fully appreciated the impact that internet connectivity will have on so many of our everyday objects and ...
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As we all know, time is a pretty precious commodity and the less we have of it the more we need! Whilst many of us may yearn to have a personal assistant to ease the burden of our seemingly endless to-do lists, cost implications usually put paid to any such ambitions. Our latest Startup of the Week  however is on a mission to make having a professional personal assistant a much more access...
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At Startacus we love to celebrate startups. The Innovative. The ground-breaking. The inspiring! One of the ways that we do this is through our long-running ‘Startup of the Week’ awards, which have taken place over the past 3 years. Every week, the team at Startacus HQ select a startup which we feel best demonstrates our community ethos of innovation and progressive entrepreneurship. ...
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Ever been planning a trip away and found that the actual planning has taken away some of the fun? Us too! Poring over countless websites, checking out reviews, comparing prices - it can become nothing short of a chore. That however is exactly what our latest Startup of the Week is seeking to address. LuckyTrip is an innovative new app which not only makes planning a trip easier, it also makes i...
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The winter days may be upon us but as you’ll know if you’ve caught the running bug, that means very little! Runners are still out there, pounding the streets and putting all the couch potatoes to shame. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or thinking about starting, our latest Startup of the Week ought to be right up your street. Running Heroes is an online platform which is on a m...
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Ever struggled with planning something with your friends? Whether it’s simply meeting up for a coffee or getting away for a weekend break, it’s never that easy. Busy lives and conflicting schedules can make the whole thing a bit of a chore. However, that need not be the case, thanks to our latest Startup of the Week. Decidz is a new web based app which makes group scheduling a doddle...
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As many of you may know, November is World Vegan Month - a month when many people pledge and commit to embrace veganism - for a while at least!  Of course whilst there are many benefits to the vegan lifestyle, it also comes with some challenges - from finding quality vegan food through to the time it takes scanning labels in a bid to identify ingredients. Our latest startup of the week is o...
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If football is your thing, you’ll know only too well that it’s not just about what happens on the pitch - fans have an important role to play too. The impact of their support and their loyalty on a club’s success should never be underestimated. Our latest startup of the week recognises just that and is on a mission to both strengthen the link between football clubs and supporter...
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As a nation of pet lovers, it’d be fair to say that the health and wellbeing of our beloved animals is a priority for most of us. And of course when things aren’t going too well healthwise for our pets, we generally avail of the services of our local vet. That’s simply the way it’s always been - until now that is - thanks to an innovative new startup! PawSquad is an online...
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If you’re an art lover, you may find the process of buying art a tad overwhelming at times. And if you’re an artist, you may often face a challenging time when selling your work. You’ll be glad to hear then that it is these very issues which our latest Startup of the Week is on a mission to address. ArtScope is a new monthly subscription service which enables subscribers to dis...
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