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Over the past few weeks we have been reporting on a new global accelerator based in Belfast which has been casting a net around the world to find some innovative and disruptive tech startups.  The aptly named StartPlanet NI has just 10 spaces available, but their first call for startups has received 290 applications from 46 countries… the team certainly have their work cut out for them...
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One of the UK’s newest and most innovative start-up accelerators will be opening soon in Belfast, aiming to put the city on the world stage as a hub for high growth potential startups. StartPlanetNI, delivered with support from Invest Northern Ireland, will deliver a truly unique international accelerator programme, combining exciting startup companies from NI with international peers on ...
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A little while ago, we discussed what exactly a business incubator was and the benefits it offered. In a similar vein, we're now turning our attention to business accelerators. At this point, you may be thinking “What’s the difference - aren't they the same?” and whilst there are certainly similarities, they're both quite unique in their own way. If you're curious to find out a ...
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You’ve come from concept to Startup – now what? Manage to magic business out of thin air and your startup is successful overnight? Lucky you! For the rest of us however – Startups take work, training and time in order to grow to the levels we need them to in order for them to be successful. Even Facebook had to learn to walk before it could run. There are a lot of ways to do...
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Great news now if you happen to be a Scottish entrepreneur, - our friends over at Entrepreneurial Spark (ESpark for short) are on the hunt once again for early stage startups and ventures to take part in their fab free business accelerator.   The ESpark programme, which is now the largest free business accelerator in the world (woo!), takes place across 3 locations in Scotland, namely Glasgo...
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