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Disruptive startups that can help with innovation in the retail sector, take note! Iceland, recognised as the leader in frozen food and with 900 stores in the UK are on the hunt for startups to work with them on developing solutions to shape the future of their business.  Delivered in partnership with corporate innovation specialists L Marks, the Iceland Discovery Programme aims to find inno...
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Kaleidoscope is a new podcast turning the spotlight on startup corporate collaboration, offering a new twist on innovation. In part 2 (below) we talk to Alex Wrottesley of Geovation, Guy Davenport of Locpin and Sam Bird of L Marks, taking a closer look at collaboration through the lens of location and property innovation.  In this episode our guests share their perspectives on startup...
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Marko Srsan, Program Director at Techstars, chatted to Startacus, about what Techstars look for in startups when shortlisting for their programs, the impact (or not) of BREXIT on UK startups and why corporates choose to collaborate with startups. Techstars helps entrepreneurs succeed. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, ...
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Oracle’s Startup Cloud Accelerator focuses on reimagining enterprise innovation through partnerships with startups that foster codevelopment and co-innovation, where both parties win. With applications currently open for five startups to join cohort 2, we thought it wise to share all the key details on this Bristol-based programme. Aiming to help startups scale their enterprise-grade produc...
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Following HENRi@Nestlé’s involvement at this year’s 4YFN event in Barcelona, suitcases are once again packed, this time with the team heading to South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas in search of the next big idea. Key to HENRi’s proposition is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. To achieve this ambition, HENRi - via its open innovation ...
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High quality startups from all over the world are invited to participate in the Second BMW Innovation Lab, with the 10-week programme this time based from the BMW Group Financial Services Japan offices, in Tokyo.  Based for the first time in Japan, ‘BMW Innovation Lab 2018’ will aim to explore how startup technology can help in offering an enhanced experience to its customers and...
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Whitespace Ventures Corporate Innovation Club has published its second report, titled Titled 'Internal Innovation – Look Within For The Answer', compiling insights and ideas from leading voices in Corporate Innovation. The 2nd report brings together key themes from the latest bi-monthly gathering of the group's members. The Club is formed of a community of over 40 international and glo...
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With Nestlé returning as a Gold Sponsor to this years 4YFN event, we explored what a company like Nestlé might wish to gain from sponsoring a startup themed event. We’ve been paying particular attention to Nestlé’s innovation platform HENRi@Nestlé recently, and for good reason. From our interview with Gerardo Mazzeo, the Global Innovation Director at Nestl&...
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Leading global foreign exchange and money transfer specialists Travelex have partnered with Momentum London, an organisation which connects high growth tech businesses with large corporates to validate markets and open commercial opportunities. As part of the partnership, Travelex will support Momentum in hosting quarterly evening events where startups will be able to showcase thei...
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A couple of weeks ago it was announced that Drive with Belron, powered by investor and innovation partner L Marks, was back for 2018, launching their third accelerator programme running from 30 April to 10 July 2018. With applications now open at www.drivewithbelron.com we took a look at the programme and its success to date. Designed to fast track the growth of startups in areas that disrupt Bel...
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