VOOM 2016 competition update – Six finalists in the run for a share of £1m prize
Six UK startups have reached the final round of Richard Branson’s Voom 2016 competition to pitch their business idea and win a share of £1m cash prize. Voom 2016, formerly known as ‘Pitch To Rich‘ , aims to find the most innovative business from the UK and Ireland. The six businesses will be pitching to Richard Branson and […]
Innovate UK: New Funding Programme To Fast-track UK Innovation
Innovate UK to invest up to £15 million in cutting-edge research and development projects in any technology area. The open competition targets a whole range of technology, engineering and industrial areas. Businesses of any size can apply and ideas can come from any area, including four sector areas of: – Manufacturing and materials; Emerging and enabling technologies; Health […]
EyeonStartups Presents ‘Get In The Ring’ Competition
The global pitching competition Get In The Ring is coming back to London and they’re looking for innovative startups with scalable business models. Hosted by Eyeonstartups, the pitching event helps startups showcase their ideas through pitch training, meetings with investors and business leaders, a chance to battle in front of an audience and informal networking. Get in the Ring […]
Entrepreneurs – Learn These Steps To Be More Competitive
Competition is an important aspect for business growth – A winning mentality and a competitive nature is key to business success. Competition helps a business think more innovatively, which is necessary for the growth of a business. In addition to innovation, a competitive business is forced to provide better quality service and leads to more satisfied customers, […]
PWC – Great Innovation Challenge 2016
Opportunity to reveal your innovative business at the Great Innovation Challenge 2016. PricewaterhouseCoopers UK, in partnership with the GREAT Britain campaign, are looking to showcase the best of British innovation at the International Festival for Business 2016. Entrepreneurs and firms, of all sizes, are invited to present their business’s creativity demonstrating British innovation – This can either be a new product or […]
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 | […]