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Capturing All-Island Business - a Missed Opportunity for the Tech Sector
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th November 2022
The first Innovation Island Connect event hailed a success and paving the way for more cross-border collaboration for SaaS companies and professional services firms on the island of Ireland.
A recent report by the Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI) highlighted the low level of tech services between the Republic and Northern Ireland. To address this, Startacus have partnered with T...
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NWRC appoints Alastair Cameron, Startacus Co-Founder as first Entrepreneur in Residence
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th October 2022
Startacus co-founder to be based at NWRC one day a week to help drive innovation among students and the college community.
Excited to share the news that the North West Regional College (NWRC) has appointed its first entrepreneur in residence, supporting students on their first steps into business and that entrepreneur in residence is none other than our very own Alastair Cameron, co-founder of...
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First Fridays event to link Northern Irish startups with 1,000+ global tech mentors
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th October 2022
Dogpatch Labs’ First Fridays for Startups comes to Belfast this week with talks from successful founders, mentorship and support for entrepreneurs.
Northern Irish startups will gather for the first time for a major monthly technology ecosystem event “First Fridays” at Belfast's Ormeau Baths on Friday 7th October. The event is run in partnership with startup and innovation hub ...
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TechIreland & Startacus promote cross-border business collaboration with InterTradeIreland support
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th September 2022
Cross-border collaboration project featuring interactive portal and series of networking events to be delivered by TechIreland and Startacus, with support from InterTradeIreland’s Synergy initiative.
Thrilled to announce that TechIreland and Startacus, both organisations that promote startups and tech SMEs in Ireland and Northern Ireland were recently approved funding under InterTrad...
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Ulster Bank supports SheGen2.0 by AwakenHub
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th September 2022
Ulster Bank has once again partnered with AwakenHub to deliver the second iteration of its popular SheGenerate programme.
SheGen2.0 will provide targeted support for early-stage female founders and is particularly interested in supporting women who are interested in building their own business.
Interested entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for a spot on the all-island programme wh...
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Next generation body armour startup Vikela Armour named winner of INVENT 2022
by: Startacus Admin ~ 2nd September 2022
Vikela Armour announced as the overall winners of INVENT, a leading Northern Irish competition for innovative startups.
Body armour startup Vikela Armour has been named as the winner of this year’s INVENT Awards, a leading Northern Irish competition for innovative startups.
Organised by science and technology hub Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland, the annual INVENT Awards ce...
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Registrations Open for Inbound Investors 2022
by: Startacus Admin ~ 2nd August 2022
Inbound Investors 2022 providing NI businesses with the opportunity to pitch directly to leading UK investors over the course of one day.
If you’re a NI-based startup and you’re planning to seek investment for your business, this is for you…
Inbound Investors is an upcoming event that’s being organised by Catalyst and its partners with the aim of introducing investors...
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Ulster Bank Funds Diverse Entrepreneurship
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th July 2022
The recipients of the 2022 Ulster Bank Enterprise Fund are announced, each aiming to promote and encourage entrepreneurship amongst underrepresented groups.
Ulster Bank has partnered with three organisations to champion diverse entrepreneurship across Northern Ireland.
ArtsEkta, One in Five, and Enterprise Northern Ireland, have each been awarded funding through Ulster Bank’s Enterprise ...
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13 startups to showcase at the NI Startup Zone at Digital DNA
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th June 2022
Here they are! The fab digital and tech startups from across Northern Ireland that will showcase their innovative products and services in the upStart startup zone at Digital DNA.
There's just a few days to go until the 10th annual Digital DNA where an estimated 2500+ visitors will come together at St George’s Market, Belfast for Northern Ireland’s leading tech and digital eve...
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NI Startup Zone at Digital DNA set to be Expo, Showcase and Networking hub.
by: Startacus Admin ~ 31st May 2022
Dedicated zone at Digital DNA to provide opportunities for NI startups to showcase, network and engage with an array of startup champions, industry experts and brands.
There's just under 2 weeks to go until the 10th annual Digital DNA! An estimated 2500+ visitors will come together at St George’s Market, Belfast on 14th and 15th June for Northern Ireland’s leading tech and digital e...
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