Edible Bug Farm – Matthew Anderson
Matthew Anderson’s Edible Bug Farm offers an alternative solution to feeding the world’s growing population by challenging public perception about eating bugs. Edible Bug Farm develops methods for the sustainable farming of edible insects with the aim of including them into the UK’s mainstream diet. The initiative, which won the Shell LiveWIRE Smarter Future Award in November 2015, will […]
NACUE’s Varsity Pitch 2016
This year’s Varsity Pitch competition for student and graduate entrepreneurs in the UK will be opening their application for the 2016 round in May. NACUE’s Varsity Pitch is a national business pitching competition organised by the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs, exhibiting and celebrating the best early-stage business ideas to come out of colleges and […]
Startup Europe Week: Uniting European Regions to Support Entrepreneurs
Startup Europe Week will see all European regions uniting to support entrepreneurs in making a difference. From 1st to 5th February, volunteers will come together to organise local mini-events and meetups to help entrepreneurs access tools needed to start their business. The event will be taking place simultaneously in more than 40 countries and 220+ cities. It aims to […]
The Business Funding Show 2016
Are you looking to access funds to grow your business then attend the Business Funding Show 2016. The Business Funding Show 2016 is the UK’s funding and investment event for small and medium enterprises bringing together entrepreneurs, experts and financial providers. Don’t miss the chance to meet representatives from leading banks, angel investors, crowd-funding platforms […]
New crowdfunding platform for Start-ups in East Anglia – BlossomZone
A new crowdfunding platform has been launched to help new startups and existing businesses based in the East Anglian area to access funds. BlossomZone will be the first crowdfunding platform committed to helping businesses in all stages, based in the Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Suffolk area to raise funds. The crowdfunding site will offer businesses the opportunity to raise […]
The Myths Around Becoming An Entrepreneur
Working for yourself can be rewarding if you learn to ignore the myths around becoming an entrepreneur. Self-employment accounts for around a third of the growth in employment since 2010 in the UK labour market. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics, late last year, showed the number of people working for themselves increased by 30,000 […]
Calling all Female Entrepreneurs: #AccelerateHER Competition
Calling all female entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses to enter the #AccelerateHER pitch competition hosted by Investing Women. The Investing Women’s #AccelerateHER pitch competition could win you £5k cash and support to start or boost your business. Application is open until 31st January and entrants are invited to submit a one minute […]
WATCH: 10 Tips On Dealing With The Media
The first step in designing and successfully targeting your PR campaign is to understand how the media work. Public Relations is a useful and low-cost tool for promoting your startup business if used correctly. The media are always on the hunt for new stories, exclusive content and a hook that will help them engage their readers. Innovate […]
Start-Up Chile 16th Generation Program
Are you in the early-phase of your start-up and looking for a global boost then Start-Up Chile could be for you. Moving to another country does not have to be a daunting experience but if you want to expand your business then consider becoming an International Entrepreneur. Start-Up Chile is a state-backed initiative, launched in 2010 […]
IncuBus London – TinselTech ‘Xmas Party’
Wear your Santa jumpers and festive stockings and celebrate with IncuBus London at their TinselTech Christmas party this Thursday. TinselTech is taking place on 17th December at Solomons Yard, Camden Market and the night’s activities includes ‘Sumo Santas’, snow blasters, networking, ‘Secret Cinema’ and Santa grotto. The festive event starts at 6pm and ticket price is £5 […]