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No one could deny that technology is a pretty exciting field to be working in right now. Despite some trepidation from the more cynical amongst us, virtual reality, augmented reality, wearable technology, and fashion technology have all seen a rapid upswing in development- typical of technologies which are moving away from mere novelty, towards a more mainstream presence. In the recent past, ther...
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Digital DNA Express 2017 with Eamonn Carey Through our partnership with Digital DNA we will once again be hosting the upSTART 2-day startup pitch battle, featuring some of the most innovative tech businesses from across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.  (You can see who will be pitching here). As well as upSTART there will be a packed schedule for attendees to enjoy, but for some the fun will s...
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Let’s face it - we’ve all been there at one time or another. Patiently counting down the days until we get paid again. And it’s something which as an employee, is pretty much out of our control. After all, in most cases, we start a job, are given a salary and then our employer decides how and when they will pay us. Although we might be able to negotiate the odd pay rise, we ca...
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The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition 2017 In partnership with NDRC  For the past six years the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition has been helping to nurture the creativity and business skills of Ireland-based early-stage technology entrepreneurs. They will give successful candidates the opportunity to develop their business ideas and compete for the opportunity pitch for cash p...
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The innovative PetTech startups seeking to lend a helping hand to pet owners...We spend a lot of money on our pets, to keep them healthy, to keep them fit, to keep them happy. We also spend a lot of money on technology, so when the two merge, it just makes sense. From locating lost dogs, to keeping an eye on pets’ health, to finding people to look after them when you go away, there are plent...
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The startup that's on a mission to help businesses innovate by engaging with their own employees...It’s almost like the Magnificent Seven, but not. Sideways 6 is a startup that looks to empower companies to make use of their employees’ invaluable insights into their own inner workings and product or service. The best businesses are those that take notice of what their people are saying...
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If you’re a parent, chances are you’re always on the lookout for new things to do with the kids - whether it’s at weekends or advance planning for the summer ahead. It’s easy to go down the same old same old route, but then it’s likely that you’ll be missing out on lots of new and interesting things that can keep your little darlings occupied. Of course, finding...
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Property is big business, but pretty inaccessible to those without vast funds. Particularly when it comes to first time home buying, things are getting harder with higher and higher property prices. This has sparked a new generation of property tech startups determined to find a way over, around, or through this obstacle. Here are a handful of such startups, focused mainly on residential property,...
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In our minds, models of buildings or cities are things that belong in a Bond villain’s lair, or the office of some corporate elite, its pinstriped owner wandering around it talking into a headset whist swinging a golf club (don’t pretend you’re not picturing it too!)... Anyway, now Arckit allows anyone to build a DIY 3D model of their dream home, street, or even city, without be...
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While much big business has some small department set up for charitable works and philanthropy, few make social good their core ideal. For that, we often have to look to startups. From money-for-nothing charitable giving to protecting densely-packed communities from fire, technology-powered social good - or philanthropy tech - PhilTech for short (cheers, Amy Williams of Good-Loop for aiming to coi...
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Need to generate more sales for your startup? This platform could be for you - it links startups directly with sales professionals. Let's face it - if your startup is going to really succeed, you'll need to ensure that you're selling your products or services to the right customers or clients. If you've got the commercial knowhow to do just that, great; if you don't, then you'll need to set about...
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Most people who drive their car into a city centre, are faced with two major dilemmas. Firstly, parking spaces can be really really tough to find, and secondly when you find parking, it can literally cost an arm and a leg. Park that problem, here's a solution… Dutch startup ParkBee, which launched in the UK last October, make private parking spaces (for example, at office buildings and hot...
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