New training programs by ‘Google for Startups’ to boost the growth of European and Israeli startups
Google for Startups launches three new initiatives to ‘level the playing field for underrepresented founders’ and support startups using technology to upgrade their local economies. The recently announced new set of programs – Immersion: Black Founders, Immersion: Women Founders, Google for Startups Accelerator – is open to European and Israeli startups and founders tackling today’s […]
Do You Need Cash For Your Business? Apply To The BBC Two Dragons’ Den Series 18
Applications for the BBC Two Dragons’ Den next series – a pitching TV reality show – is now open to founders looking to win cash funding for their investment-ready business ideas. Dragons’ Den is back for its 18th series and you can apply to pitch to a panel of the UK’s most successful venture capitalists […]
Invincible Cinema Screen Launched To Teach Under 25s About Social Media Fraud
An invincible cinematic screen experience titled – For Your Eyes Alone – has been launched by Santander in a bid to educate young people about sharing potentially sensitive personal information online. The UK-wide campaign, ‘named as the world’s first invincible cinema’, shows films that are invincible to the naked eye, and can only be watched […]
Disneyland Paris Launches ‘The Castle Hub’ Programme To Partner With Startups With Innovative Ideas To Enhance Customer Experiences Across The Resort.
Disneyland Paris – Europe’s well-known tourist destination – is looking to partner with startups with innovative ideas to enhance customer experiences within its resort through its newly launched startup programme – The Castle Hub. The Castle Hub initiative aims to foster collaborations between Disneyland Paris and startups with new or existing marketing innovative solutions. In […]
The 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards shortlist announced
The 150 companies shortlisted for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business awards programme has been announced. Now in its 15th year, the awards programme celebrates and rewards budding businesses in every level across all sectors. The list, released yesterday, is made up of 150 nominees drawn from 16 categories including – The Innovation Award; The Digital Business […]
Will You Go Out On A Data With A Robot?
Human-machine romance may soon become reality as a quarter of young people in the UK say they would happily date a robot. Survey found that 26% of young adults would date a robot provided it looks like a real human being. ComRes and Nesta worked together to interview 1,000 young people, aged 18-34, on the possibility of an […]
Two years of an average worker’s life is spent preparing for, and attending meetings
Britain’s office workers are spending around 25% of their working week preparing for, and attending meetings, according to new report commissioned by eShare. The survey of 1,005 office workers, undertaken by TLF Research, shows the average worker attending 3.7 meetings every week, with just over an hour spent preparing for each meeting and almost an hour and a half actually […]
WeAreTheCity release list of shortlisted candidates for its 2016 Rising Star Awards
WeAreTheCity has announced its shortlisted nominees for the annual Rising Star Awards – Now open to public vote. Rising Star awards celebrates the female talent pipeline from a wide range of industries. The list, released yesterday, is made up of 200 nominees and drawn from over 160 companies across the country. Shortlisted winners include a Private Banker […]
Jaguar Land Rover Launches New Technology Start-Up
InMotion is the newly launched tech startup by Jaguar Land Rover targeting travel and transport issues. Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest premium automotive manufacturing business, built around two iconic British car brands – Land Rover and Jaguar. InMotion will allow JLR to step into a different territory, bringing new experiences to its customers and furthering its […]
The Foodie Netflix Shortlisted for Start-up of the Year
Simply Good Food TV ‘must-have’ app has been shortlisted for Guardian start-up of the year. Launched in May 2015, the foodie TV app has over 47,000 downloads and it’s been used three times a week on average. Set to hit over 100,000 users this year alone. The app is the brainchild of TV chef Peter […]