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Startup News UK 2016 Review - January and February 2016 may be drawing to a close, but it has certainly been a year of drama, upsets and ‘post-truths’...and that’s just in the world of politics. To help draw a line under 2016, and see how the political landscape has impacted on the UK Startup scene, Startacus has decided to review many of the key UK startup sector events, happe...
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It may be over 60 years since Lego first came on the market, but it’s as popular now as it ever was. For children (and adults) everywhere it’s as good as it gets in terms of toys. However as many parents will attest to, it can be a tad expensive at times. It’s an issue which our latest Startup of the Week is on a mission to address. BuildurBricks is an online service which ...
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If you run a cyber security startup you’ll be interested to know that Europe’s pioneering Cyber Security accelerator ‘CyLon’ is open for applications again.    Founded by leading experts in security, investment, and policy, CyLon offers entrepreneurs the platform they need to build and grow a successful cyber security company. The fifth programme cohort begins i...
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Being a millennial is a strange and contradictory experience, and one that often blurs the line between fact and fiction.While often referred to as a forgotten generation, for example, they have also benefited from the incredible pace of technological advancement and a number of unique career advantages that were simply not accessible in previous generations. Millennials have also benefited from ...
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Technology and digital startups have been at the forefront of business innovation over the last few years; in that time there has also been a categorisation of startups into ‘verticals’ based on their innovation and which market they operate in. As an overview of these most burgeoning and topical verticals, we have collated our recent articles on the matter into one startup sector ind...
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Whilst availing of vehicle breakdown and mobile repair services can be pretty much the norm for many car owners, it can be a very different story for cyclists - until now that is. Our latest Startup of the Week is on a mission to ensure that cyclists have a support service that they can call on in their moment of need too. VonCrank is an on demand service for bicycle repair, servicing and access...
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Fed up listening to the media’s gloom and doom merchants? Getting ever more frustrated at hearing how 2016 has been such a dreadful year and how the worst is yet to come? Yep. Us too. It’s therefore always good to hear about things which are altogether more positive, like our latest Startup of the Week, for instance. LivingHygge is a new startup which is on a mission to celebrate ...
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We all know that affordable housing is a big issue, particularly for the younger generation who often struggle with paying rent and saving for mortgage deposits at the same time.  The team at the holding project have an idea that they reckon could help solve both of these issues simultaneously, and plenty more to boot!   They are currently crowdfunding to raise £30,000 so that the...
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For some, remote working is just something to do when you’re snowed in or can’t be bothered with the commute; for others it’s a way of life.  However, few people have remote working ambitions beyond the local coffee shop or a park bench down the street. But what if you could work remotely in a different city every month for a whole year?  That’d be pretty co...
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Get a 35% Reimbursement Sponsorship to exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt   We are very pleased to announce that the team at Radix are offering 5 shortlisted startups a 35% reimbursement sponsorship to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt London 5 - 6 December 2016.  Whether you have booked your place yet or not, you can  be considered for this opportunity. Radix is a...
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As we all know, one of the best ways that we can develop our knowledge of something is by getting a little guidance and insight from an expert in the field.That applies whether we are trying to learn a new language or simply improving how we handle our personal finances. Of course, finding one of those ‘experts’ can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. Until now that is! Our latest Sta...
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7 Sport and Well-Being Startups That Look Mighty Healthy  Some of these products wouldn’t have been out of place in our article about wearable tech, but these startups go beyond just the wearable. From helping sports enthusiasts socialise, to keeping your mental well-being in check, to simply saving you time, these startups are making waves (ever so funny when you see the final entry.....
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