Sir Richard Branson’s Voom Bus Tour 2017 – VOOM Pitch
The UK’s “biggest pitching competition” VOOM 2017 is back with a new twist – The Voom Bus will be touring the country for the first time in search for the best new business idea. Launched earlier this month by Sir Richard Branson, the Voom Bus will give regional start-ups the opportunity to pitch their business […]
The 10 Things You Need To Know About Building A Low-Carbon Startup
Starting a business can be a daunting prospect for any young entrepreneur – Let alone building a low-carbon startup with its own set of challenges. For example, it is much more difficult for a business within the renewable energy sector to access finance as there are fewer financial providers specialising in those areas within the […]
“Given Brexit and Trump, We Now Need Entrepreneurs More Than Ever Before,” Says Innocent Drinks Co-founder Richard Reed
Innocent Drinks co-founder Richard Reed calls for entrepreneurs across the world to be strong amidst this ongoing political and economic chaos. Speaking to entrepreneurs at a social enterprise event in London last night, titled ‘Make Society Great Again’, Reed said: “We are the best possible hope and chance the world has got.” Reed was part […]
The Mayor’s Entrepreneur 2017 – Shortlist Out
See the student entrepreneurs who made it to the finals and one step closer to becoming this year’s Mayor’s Entrepreneur. The Mayor’s Entrepreneur yearly competition looks to award £20,000 start up fund to a London student entrepreneur with the most innovative idea on how to address issues facing the capital. Check out the shortlisted top ten […]
Six Innovative SMEs Competing To Be The UK’s 2017 Best Low-Carbon Startup
These six small businesses are competing to be crowned as the UK’s next best low-carbon startup in the Shell Springboard 2017 competition. The shortlisted startups are through to this year’s Shell Springboard national finals, which aims to scale up businesses with innovative ideas to tackle Britain’s energy issues. Shell Springboard, now in its 12th year, […]
Enter To Win The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Programme
The Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 awards is on the lookout for entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas to innovate the economy. Sponsored by Ernst and Young, the global entrepreneurship programme aims to help entrepreneurs build successful and sustainable businesses. The 2017 awards, now in its 19th year in the UK, wants to celebrate […]
Techstars London Accelerator – Apply To Join The 2017 Cohort
Running a tech startup and looking to tap into London’s ecosystem? Techstars London is now accepting applications for its 2017 accelerator programme. Techstars is a global ecosystem helping start-up entrepreneurs bring new technologies to market wherever they are based. The Techstars London 2017 accelerator is launching on 17th July with a demo day in October and […]
Kickstart Accelerator Programme Opens To International Startups
Kickstart Accelerator is looking for international startups to apply for its second programme to disrupt key industries – from FinTech to Smart Cities. The Swiss startup programme, launched by digitalswitzerland in 2015, aims to make Switzerland a leading digital innovation hub in Europe. Kickstart accelerator will select up to 30 startups to take part in an 11-week programme […]
Learn How To Do Your Own PR With A Small Budget
Creating a strong and effective PR or marketing campaign doesn’t always require a large budget – With research and a few DIY strategies, you can kick off your project with a small amount of money. If there is someone who understands building something brilliant with a minimal budget, it’s startups and entrepreneurs. Budgets are often […]
New Entrepreneurs Foundation ‘Class Of 2018’ Application Open – Looking To Develop Britain’s Future Young Entrepreneurs
New Entrepreneurs Foundation – a London-based charity developing the UK’s next generation of entrepreneurs – are searching for 50 young entrepreneurs to join its 2018 programme. The NEF provides talented young people with the training, mentorship, confidence and connections needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Its 12 month programme, starting in September 2017, aims to help […]