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Ideas on how to save us from Coronavirus apocalypse? The European Commission wants to fund you with €164 million (over £148 million)

Startups and SMEs are invited to urgently apply for funding from the European Innovation Council to create technologies and other innovations to help in treating, testing and monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak. With a budget of €164m (over £148m), the Commission is looking to fast track the awarding of the EIC grant in this round of […]

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Spend The Seed Money

Startups: How To Spend The Seed Money You Get On An Incubator

Rishi Chowdhury of IncuBus Ventures offers advice on how startups can spend the seed money they get from an incubator programme. There tend to be a few models for incubators – No fee, no funding (usually government-backed in some way), Service fee with zero funding but 0% equity taken (best if you’re looking to raise serious […]

Editor's Pick: Weekend Zone

Editor’s Top 5 Picks: Weekend Zone

Our round up of events for you to jazz up your weekend – Take your pick from our weekend zone list and make it memorable. London Fashion Week Indulge yourself at Fashions Finest Pop-Up. Fashions Finest supports designers by creating opportunities for them to showcase and sell their products locally and internationally. Free entry but you […]

House of Dz - Samuel Dz Olawuyi

House of Dz – Samuel Dz Olawuyi

House of Dz by Samuel Olawuyi celebrates simplicity through its designs by combining high-end fashion with real street wear.  The south London – based urban contemporary brand, which grew from selling ‘Snapback’ hats, was launched after Samuel was made redundant during his gap year from university. His first unisex collection titled ‘Area Boys’, which featured during […]

'Drive' Accelerator Programme By Belron Group

‘Drive’ Accelerator Programme By Belron Group

Launch of ‘Drive’ Accelerator Programme by Belron Group to help startups trial their products in a ready-made international market. Belron Group created Drive to fast track the growth of startups in return for improving areas of their business. The startup accelerator programme is for 12 weeks and will run from May to July. Belron is the parent company […]

Kofi Annan Foundation and One Young World

Kofi Annan Foundation and One Young World: Countering Violent Extremism

The Kofi Annan Foundation and One Young World are searching for 10 young leaders who have taken action countering violent extremism. Jointly powered by the Kofi Annan Foundation, the European Commission and One Young World, the initiative aims to empower young people to prevent and counter extremism through peer-to-peer engagement and learning. The programme will give 10 young people the opportunity to raise awareness […]

Tech Startup Fair London 2016

Tech Startup Fair London 2016

Are you a Tech-Startup company looking to recruit a new talent to grow your business – Don’t miss Tech Startup Fair London 2016.  Tech Startup Fair helps startup companies connect with tech-savvy individuals as an opportunity to recruit new talent into the business.  The TechStartupJobs runs a job board for startups within Techmeetups’ 21 global tech communities crossing […]

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How To Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Entrepreneurs looking for investors will need to sharpen their public speaking skills – It is natural to fear situations where your innovative idea will be judged. The thought of speaking in public can make you nervous and your product pitching less effective even before you hit the stage. You need to learn how to sell your […]

Innovate UK Offering £30,000 for Digital Ideas

Innovate UK Offering £30,000 for Digital Ideas In The Sharing Economy

Innovate UK are offering £30,000 to 6 businesses each to develop digital ideas to help people to share their assets and skills. The funding competition is looking to encourage innovation in the sharing economy, which uses online technology to help people share assets, resources, time and skills. The themes for the competition are: – Trust | Tourism and Travel | […]

NACUE's top tips for entrepreneurs attending pitching competitions this year.

Top Tips for Entrepreneurs Attending Pitching Competitions

NACUE’s top tips for young entrepreneurs attending pitching competitions this year. So you have a cool idea? Or even better – You have an early stage business and you’ve decided to showcase it in a pitch competition. Bold but smart. Whether you are pitching for funding, trying to drum up some media attention, or simply […]

Imagine Forest - Safia Begum

Imagine Forest – Safia Begum

Imagine Forest by Safia Begum makes writing fun for kids by using technology to engage them in the art of story telling to improve their creative skills. Imagine Forest helps strengthen children’s literacy skills from a young age by using virtual adventure mini-games to learn the secrets of writing stories.  Safia’s vision is to encourage children to take up more writing and […]

Data Startup Accelerator Programme Winton Labs

Data Startup Accelerator Programme Winton Labs

Data Startup Accelerator is a brand new no-equity programme from Winton Labs for startups. Winton Labs is a new collaboration between innovation consultant and tech investor L Marks and global investment management business Winton.  This partnership will see up to 10 start-ups take part in a 10-week programme of support aimed at delivering growth and development.  The […]

Smart London Investor Showcase

Mayor of London: Smart London Investor Showcase

Talented entrepreneurs are invited to exhibit their digital innovations addressing issues affecting the capital at the Smart London Investor Showcase. Smart London Investor Showcase is part of the Mayor of London’s vision to see how digital technology can support London’s future growth. The Mayor of London, in partnership with UK Business Angels Association, are looking for start-ups and […]

IoT Tech Expo Europe 2016

IoT Tech Expo Europe 2016

Don’t miss the IoT Tech Expo Europe 2016 if you want to know more about the latest advancements in technology. This year’s Internet of Things conference and exhibition will be highlighting the most innovative advancements in technologies which are affecting IoT. The expo is taking place at London Olympia, 10 – 11 February, where  thousands of […]

UNFILTERED STORIES - I Am New Gen Magazine

Your Stories And Your Voices…Unfiltered

Your voices can never be held back and we prefer to hear them unfiltered and in its truest form – So tell us about the impact you are making through your career or business…or even both. I Am New Generation is an online lifestyle magazine for young business owners and professionals under 35. We want […]