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Startacus and Matrix NI partner on STEMS, 3 interconnected events, with leading speakers exploring themes around AI and bias, STEM development in schools and the workplace, and tech growth and entrepreneurship Exploring the current reality vs the future vision of STEM talent in NI, STEMS is a series of 3 interconnected virtual events, delivered by Startacus, which aim to examine the diversity o...
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Covid-NITeen is an exciting step-by-step project for NI students, from year 10 and up, to create new and innovative digital or product-based business ideas that address some of the key pandemic-related challenges We’ve all had to make changes over the last year and adapt to the new normal in which we find ourselves - from social distancing through to home-schooling and online work-outs. ...
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  FreelanceHER programme begins for real, supporting women who are working to launch and grow sustainable businesses in the media, digital, technology and creative sectors in North West England... Late last year, we featured the launch of an innovative female focused programme by IN4.0 with The Landing aimed at helping female freelancers in the North West.  Now, the FreelanceHER progra...
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MentorshipHub is a new platform that’s providing 1:1 Mentorship for Under-represented Startup Founders The importance and value of having a good mentor can never be underestimated - particularly if you are starting a business. From sharing words of wisdom through to making introductions and facilitating connections, it can all go a long way towards helping a startup founder turn an idea i...
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  Vamstar, the London-based startup that’s creating the world's first AI powered B2B healthcare marketplace secures major seed funding COVID-19 has shaken the notion of supply chain stability in the global economy and it has shone a spotlight on the importance of sourcing and procurement, especially within healthcare.  However, Vamstar, a London-based startup is reinventing heal...
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From supply chain solutions and health and safety solutions for construction sites, through to waste management ideas, construction tech innovation and startups wanted for Wincanton Innovation Lab Sprint 3. As one of the UK’s leading third-party logistics providers, Wincanton plays a huge role in construction projects all across the UK. Now, with the launch of Sprint 3 of W2 Labs - an in...
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Innovative startup Eusoh reveals it has successfully closed a $1.3M round led by Insurtech Gateway alongside Sure Ventures 2021 is set to be a fab year for Eusoh with the news that they have secured major funding to assist with their further growth and development. Eusoh was founded in 2017 by Allen Kamrava, M.D., MBA with a vision for organizing the power of community to provide a better, mo...
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  Belfast's Raise Ventures accelerator celebrates supporting 16 startups since launch and is now seeking applications for its new cohort In 2018 Raise Ventures opened its doors to become the first privately owned accelerator programme in Northern Ireland.  Based in the Silicon Alley, Cathedral Quarter, the aspirations to be the home of some of the best startups in Northern Ireland cam...
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Crowdfunding success for HUN which will help it increase distribution across the UK, expand into new global territories and develop new products Millennial canned wine brand, HUN, has exceeded its £400,000 equity crowdfunding target on the day of its public launch and within less than 72 hours since it privately launched on Friday 22nd Jan.  Since going live to the public, the crowd...
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Medtech company Manus raises £1.2m to help with the roll-out of its NeuroMotor pen designed for use in the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromotor impairments Innovative Edinburgh medtech company Manus Neurodynamica Limited (“Manus”), has just secured £1.2M in funding to support the launch of its digital pen which provides an early warning of Parkinson's disease and ...
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BondAval secures $1.64 Million Pre-Seed funding to help accelerate its product roll-out, further develop its machine-learning technology and expand its team Fantastic news for B2B insurtech BondAval as it announces it has secured $1.64 million in seed financing led by Insurtech Gateway alongside True Sight Partners and prominent angel investors such as Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas (formerly COO of G...
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By Bits enables insurance firms to transform customer experience and meet the growing demand for usage-based insurance Innovation news in the motor insurance industry today with the launch of By Bits, a new technology platform  aiming to transform the customer experience and bring fair and transparent pricing to drivers.  The new platform enables motor insurance providers to create i...
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