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With the aim of reaching 1 million classrooms and kitchen tables by 2021, Derry-based EdTech startup Makematic have raised £1m to help brands connect with education through bitesize educational animations and live action videos. Founded in 2016, educational media company, Makematic, whose clients and partners include Adobe, Microsoft, Crayola and the BBC, have secured a £1,000,000 see...
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American Electric Power (AEP) in partnership with innovation specialist L Marks, has launched IlluminationLAB which will include a bootcamp, energy summit, and 10-week proof of concept program to co-create innovative energy products and services. If that introduction sparked your interest, read on to find out more. Offering startups and entrepreneurs the opportunity to gain behind the scenes acce...
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The Startup World cup returns to Belfast for 2019 with the NI regionals held on 25 March and once again delivered by Belfast Global Shapers.January of last year saw the Startup World Cup expand to include Belfast in its regionals. This month sees it return once again to give one NI startup the chance to win $1,000,000 investment. The Startup World Cup is an American platform powered by Fenox Vent...
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Business intelligence, AI and machine learning focused tech startups, take note!  Rolls Royce are currently seeking a data driven tech proof-of-concept solution to improve the way they gather, synthesise and report information about their competitors and their current and adjacent markets, from both public and subscription-based sources. This reporting, drives both operational decisions and ...
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Insurtech startup By Miles, the UK’s first real-time pay-per-mile car insurance provider, has successfully raised £5m in a Series A funding round led by Octopus Ventures. By Miles is a UK startup that provides pay-as-you-drive car insurance to those who drive fewer than 7,000 miles a year. Drivers pay a small upfront sum for an annual policy and are then billed at the end of...
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Igloo Energy, the smart home energy service, on a mission to make customers' homes smarter, more efficient and cost less to run, has raised over £600K from 512 investors on leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.  Having received £1m in Research & Development funding in August 2018 from BEIS & Innovate, Igloo set their funding target on See...
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London-based disruptive tourism and travel startup NAVA, the innovative recommendation service that matches people to venues around them using artificial intelligence, has been named the winner of the 2019 Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Award.  After a rigorous application process, 10 companies were shortlisted, and asked to present their innovation to the Travel Technology Europe&nbs...
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Starting up any new business can be incredibly challenging and hard work. However, knowing what to expect can put you in good stead and ensure your passion turns into a successful reality. Here are a few tips on starting up your own delivery business. Get a Van or a Truck There is a huge market for both new and used vans and trucks. However, finding the right vehicle can be difficult, especially...
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Join our collaborative webinar with Seedrs on 15th March 2019 and hear from Seedrs about the key benefits of raising capital through equity crowdfunding. Are you an investment-ready startup, with a growing community, that's looking at investment to further grow and scale your business? If so, this webinar is for you.Join our collaborative webinar with Seedrs and find out the key 5 benefits t...
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1 in 10 UK children are spending more than 50 hours per week watching TV, playing video games or interacting with a smartphone according to the findings of a report looking at the relationships between parents and technology conducted by Care.com, an online marketplace for finding and managing family care. The report, which quizzed more than 800 parents in Britain about the role of technology in ...
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“Free-from” food-to-go challenger brand Pollen + Grace have announced they are to launch into national supermarkets Tesco and Co-Op, continuing its mission to bring exciting healthy meals to the high street. From May 2019, Pollen + Grace will expand into in 50 Co-op supermarkets across the South of England, including London and surrounding cities. The range will also be available...
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Based in Northern Ireland and have an innovative idea? The lowdown on Catalyst Inc's annual competition INVENT 2019, that showcases and rewards local innovations and proof of concept ideas... INVENT is Catalyst Inc's annual competition, supported by Bank of Ireland UK, which showcases and rewards local innovations and proof of concept ideas that promise the greatest commercial potential...
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