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Launchpad, the innovative, post-graduate incubation and acceleration programme developed by Falmouth University in Cornwall, that creates new digital businesses to meet identified market demand, are on the hunt for their next cohort. Bringing together a mix of software engineers, digital creatives and business people to solve industry challenges set by strategic partners, Falmouth Unive...
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The Belfast Raise, a Belfast investment event connecting startup founders with investors, entrepreneurs and mentors is back Thursday 8th November, 2018.   One of the hardest challenge for startups founders is meeting investors and mentors who have been on the business journey. An even harder challenge is for investors and entrepreneurs to meet start up companies who are so busy running ...
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UK-wide scaling startups take note - Upscale, a free programme care of Tech Nation is aimed at further accelerating the growth of your business and supporting your business against the growth challenges you are more than likely facing. Applications close 14th November '18, so apply asap!  Upscale is an established scaleup growth programme aimed at accelerating the growth of the UK’s le...
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As the NHS enters the 'era of self-service and mobility', award-winning HealthTech startup Elemental step forward with their people powered, self referral digital tool for person centred, social prescribing care.  Focusing on creating a culture of self-care and independence, Elemental has expanded their award-winning platform, with the launch of Elemental Self Refer - a simple, interactive, ...
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The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has given the Chancellor 5 out of 10 for his last budget before Britain leaves the EU. The Forum of Private Business, a leading not-for-profit, UK authority on business issues, representing the interests of business owners on many consultative bodies, scored the UK Chancellor 5 out of 10 for his last budget before Britain leaves the EU.An average asse...
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Commenting on the 2018 Budget Statement, which set out the government’s spending plans up to 2024, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady had this to say... “Working people cannot be fobbed off again with promises of a better tomorrow that never comes. The budget does not undo the austerity that has devastated public services. And it lacks the investment needed to speed up wage g...
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The new Cudoni Marketplace invites luxury lovers to browse & buy from a curated collection of the very best pieces in fashion, accessories & tech... Aiming to disrupt the sector, market leading luxury resale service, Cudoni, launches a premium online marketplace. The all-new Cudoni Marketplace invites luxury lovers to browse and buy from a carefully curated collection of the very best pi...
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If you are an early-stage startup or entrepreneur based in Northern Ireland, you better be quick if you want to apply for the next IGNITE lead Propel Pre-Accelerator programme. With applications closing Friday 2nd November ‘18, we took a quick look over all the key details someone will need to know to apply. Delivered by leading UK startup support programme and investment network, IGNITE, ...
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PwC and UKBlackTech have joined forces in a drive to encourage greater diversity in the technology sector and will host a series of Tech Insight and networking events across the UK, aiming to inspire more young people from a range of backgrounds to pursue careers in technology. The partnership will see PwC and UKBlackTech, which was founded in 2016 by a group of technology leaders passionate...
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Futrli, a fast-growing cloud-based, integrated forecasting & business reporting platform, announces a successful £4m Series A funding raise from leading venture capital firms e.ventures, Notion Capital and firstminute Capital to fuel aggressive growth and innovation. Founded in 2014, the previously bootstrapped Futrli, supports over 40,000 businesses and 1,000 accountants in 130&nb...
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From financing the next generation transport solutions, to offering digital transformation to drive business excellence, Volvo Financial Services are looking for innovative startups for their new US based, 10-week iLabX accelerator program.  iLabX will provide entrepreneurial companies from around the world with the opportunity to work with senior execs from VFS to develop and implement new ...
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Aiming to improve workflow and increase business productivity, Oroson is an SaaS platform that allows you and your team to manage all your content together, in one handy online place.  Working online as part of a team introduces the problem of information overload. We have a variety of content stored in many places and talked about using completely different and unconnected apps. If only the...
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