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We recently shared word on Jobbio Higher, a fab next-generation careers event organised by (as the name of the event suggests, global careers marketplace Jobbio). Now we are delighted to announce that Jobbio have raised an additional $10m in Series A funding to accelerate growth in UK & North America with the platform currently growing at a rate of 250,000 talent users a month.&...
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Good news for young entrepreneurs in the UK with digital ideas providing environmental solutions - a new funding round via The Environment Now is open and the closing date has been extended until November 14th 2017. The Environment Now is a fab opportunity care of O2’s Think Big that will fund 17-24 years olds up to £10k to create their unique digital ideas to help the environmen...
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An illustrious line-up of entrepreneurs, experts and peers will again be speaking at MADE Entrepreneur Festival, the leading UK premier business event for entrepreneurship. Returning to the Crucible in Sheffield on the 9th November, MADE will aim to give meaningful, practical advice and inspiration from experts and peers who will share their views, advice and experiences on growing and succeeding...
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BMW Group UK has announced the launch of the BMW Innovation Lab 2018. The new programme builds upon the success of the inaugural Lab in 2016, which saw four out of five incubated startups succeed in building ongoing relationships with the company’s UK commercial operations. The ten-week programme, based at headquarters of BMW Group UK, will enable startups to trial products at scale, receiv...
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TfL has notified Uber London Ltd that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence, putting it's future as a taxi-hailing app for Londoners in doubt.  Leading taxi-hailing app Uber faces an uncertain looking future in the UK capital as TfL today (22nd September 17) informed Uber London Ltd that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence after it's current l...
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Sky Betting & Gaming are looking to startups to deliver the next generation of betting and gaming experiences. Read on for all the details... SB&G CoLab Sky Betting & Gaming has launched its new SB&G CoLab programme, inviting startups and small businesses to partner with the company to tackle some of its key business challenges and opportunities. SB&G CoLab will open its doo...
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Recent research from real estate advisors Savills suggests that UK serviced office take-up has more than doubled in first half of 2017. Taking further well-intentioned advantage of this long term growth trend is WeWork, the leading global coworking space provider, who since launching in the UK have opened 22 offices across London. And there’s more space coming, with the news that WeWork are...
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Further to our news announcement in July, that Drive, the startup accelerator from Belron had invested in two startups from its latest innovation programme, Belron has announced it will also be investing in a third startup who took part in the programme - Blitzz, an innovative video engagement platform.Blitzz is a smart, mobile platform that helps you quickly deploy a high-quality video power...
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GreenJinn has just launched its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. They’re raising £600,000 to add new brands, shops and take their technology to the next level. Launched in October 2016, GreenJinn App provides personalised cashback coupons on everyday groceries. GreenJinn believes that everybody should be able to afford good quality products and nutritious food.  Within its fi...
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Talent take note. At Jobbio HIGHER, you'll be able to network & connect with some of the UK’s best tech companies & high-growth startups... Forget cardboard stands or paper leaflets, and get ready to immerse yourself in the epicentre of London’s tech scene at Jobbio HIGHER on September 28th 2017 - taking place at the Truman Brewery, a leading East London destination&...
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Applications are now open for the Arsenal Innovation Lab, a fab looking 10-week programme for startups to test and demonstrate their products or services with one of the leading clubs in world football. If you are game for finding out more, read on… Arsenal Innovation Lab Run in collaboration with corporate innovation specialists L Marks, shortlisted startups will be mentored by senior bu...
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OfferMoments, the Minority Report style billboard creators, aim to disrupt the growing £1billion OOH advertising market after a £1.5m cash injection to fund a brand new project. Since it’s inception in 2014, OfferMoments has been at the forefront of marketing innovation including the launch of its personalised digital billboard powered by facial recognition and mobile data techn...
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