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The IgniteNI Accelerator is aiming to put investment-ready tech companies on a global stage, thanks to their new San Francisco 'landing pad'. With applications set to close midnight 20th January, Startacus thought it time to look back at a number of the startup cohort to have gone through the last IgniteNI accelerator, whilst also offering a handy reminder of all the key details a startup would ...
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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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As the tech startup scene and startup ecosystem in NI continues to grow, Clare Kelly, Director of leading serviced offices and coworking spaces provider, Glandore suggests that this growth is only the beginning of a further period of continued sector development. "The tech startup scene and startup ecosystem in Northern Ireland will only continue to grow. It doesn’t take much to ...
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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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As business in Northern Ireland continues to evolve, our office and work environment evolves with it. Clare Kelly, Director of leading serviced offices and coworking spaces provider, Glandore explains how co-working spaces are helping to change the way business is done in NI.  “Northern Irish companies are increasingly looking for more adaptable workplaces that allow room for growth wi...
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The annual Northern Irish INVENT Awards from Connect at Catalyst Inc, took place last Thursday in Belfast’s Waterfront, during which Gray’s Clip was announced as the overall competition winner.  Sponsored by Bank of Ireland UK, INVENT is an annual competition that showcases and rewards local innovations that promise the greatest potential. It’s an opportunity to gain high-p...
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  Twenty aspiring early stage NI technology startups pitched for the chance to win a cash prize for their businesses, closing Ignite NI’s first Propel Pre-Accelerator programme, highlighting a bright future for Northern Irish Innovation. The Propel teams showcased their innovative tech products and services at a packed-out pitch event in the Ormeau Baths in a bid to secure prizes...
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Startacus has teamed up with the inaugural Innovation Nation 2018 to deliver Ascend, an all-Ireland tech start-up pitch competition, where 10-12 early-stage startups will be given a platform to showcase their latest innovation. Innovation Nation 2018, taking place in Newry on Thursday 27 September, is a first for the Newry, Mourne and Down district and will aim to lift the lid on how you and your...
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Importwise - The lowdown on the startup that's making the entire importation process easier than ever before... Importing goods is a complex, convoluted, and generally tricky task. But it is one that many businesses have to undertake on a regular basis. Bills of lading, insurance, manifests, invoices, waybills… The documentation alone is a mess to keep track of. Isn’t it a surprise n...
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In N. Ireland and curious about building a product that customers will love with a bunch of like-minded, talented people? Read on to find out about Connect Co-founders from Catalyst Inc. Aspiring Northern Ireland based entrepreneurs rejoice! Although it can be a tricky path to even find the starting point of your entrepreneurial journey, Connect is on hand to help you do just that. Connect i...
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