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 […]
Eyetease #TeaseLondon shortlist announced
Shortlist for the Eyetease #TeaseLondon Twitter competition released – One startup is set to win £160K worth of free advertising on over 400 taxi-top screens in London. Eyetease partnered with Verifone Media for the Twitter campaign to launch their new advice video blogs for entrepreneurs. Six finalists are competing to have their business featured on over 400 iTaxitop […]
Events Happening During London Technology Week ’16
London Technology Week kicks off in nine days – Celebrating London’s booming tech sector. Check out some of the events happening during the festival week whether you’re topic of interest is in Start-ups, Edtech, Creative tech or Games. Setting Up In London and The UK Conference hosted by UK Trade & Investment with London & Partners – […]
StartUp Britain – London Tour
Thinking of starting a business then join StartUp Britain – the annual national enterprise campaign – as they tour across Britain this summer. StartUp Britain is a non-profit national campaign, run by the Centre for Entrepreneurs, to encourage entrepreneurship across the UK. Powered by Natwest and sponsored by 123 Reg and .UK – The Startup […]
How She Did It: Understanding Tech As A Non-Technical Founder
Interested in starting a tech startup but have no technology background? Blooming Founders partners with Udacity for an evening of learning, inspiration and networking. Both Women and Men are invited to the next series of ‘How She Did It: Understanding Tech As A Non-Technical Founder‘ where speakers, who all started as non-tech founders, will share their […]
Eyetease #TeaseLondon Competition – Tweet Pitch worth £160,000
#TeaseLondon competition for Startups and SME’s – Head over to Twitter and tweet your pitch to be in the chance of winning £160,000 worth of free advertising on over 400 taxi-top screens in London. Eyetease partners with Verifone Media to see companies get creative in pitching in highlight of the launch of their advice video blogs […]
MassChallenge UK: Apply for No-Equity Startup Accelerator Programme
MassChallenge has once again opened the UK applications for its 2016 startup accelerator programme. Strong encouragement for disruptive talents from areas such as interactive media, life sciences, cleantech, fintech and cybersecurity. Startups from all sectors are also invited to apply. The accelerator programme connects early-stage companies with the right resources to help drive growth, create value, […]
Disperse.io – Denis Konoplev and Felix Neufeld
Denis Konoplev’s Disperse.io technology concept uses wireless sensors to monitor overcrowding and give real-time information to help people avoid busy locations. The life-saving tech idea aims to prevent overcrowding, which leads to crushing and injury – It uses wireless sensors to monitor people’s movements at events, in cities, and around public transport networks. Denis, 24, […]
Share Your Start-Up Story – Tutoring with ‘Tutora’
Tutora is an online marketplace helping students and parents find the best local tutors for one-to-one tuition in their own homes. Users simply search by subject and postcode, read reviews left by each tutors’ previous students then send a message to their chosen tutors to book lessons. Scott Woodley discovered Tutora, with his friend Mark […]
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, […]