SETsquared-Bristol

Steve Edwards, Centre Director: Horses for courses and buildings for people

By SETsquared-Bristol / 1st October 2020

There I was about to write a blog on how great it has been since we reopened Engine Shed and welcomed people back into the office and meeting spaces in SETsquared Bristol. After months of strict lockdown and the summer exodus, September started with a reaffirmation of the joys and benefits of face to face…

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SETsquared Bristol remains open for business

By SETsquared-Bristol / 24th September 2020

Following the government’s announcement this week with regards new COVID-19 national guidelines, we would like to confirm what measures SETsquared Bristol, and Engine Shed, where we are based, have in place.  SETsquared offices, coworking spaces and meeting rooms will remain open to support people who can’t work from home. Engine Shed’s Members’ Lounge also remains open and a booking system is in place to…

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Learning with Parents case study: Empowering families to enjoy learning together

By SETsquared-Bristol / 26th August 2020

To help our aspiring entrepreneurs and future SETsquared Bristol members, we showcase a number of case studies demonstrating the breadth of tech at SETsquared Bristol and what it takes to achieve success. We had a chat with Learning with Parents CEO, Tom Harbour… What does Learning with Parents do? Learning with Parents exists so that one day every child…

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SETsquared Bristol Case Study – NORTHSTAR: Using data insights to drive business performance

By SETsquared-Bristol / 30th July 2020

To help our aspiring entrepreneurs and future SETsquared Bristol members, we showcase a number of case studies demonstrating the breadth of tech at SETsquared Bristol and what it takes to achieve success. We had a chat with NORTHSTAR Founder, Glyn Blaize… NORTHSTAR Key Facts Start date: 2017 Market sector: Recruitment Location: Bristol Number of employees: 3 (excl dev team 8)…

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Paul Forster, Community Manager

Socially Responsible Recruitment: An interview with Paul Forster

By SETsquared-Bristol / 30th July 2020

Socially Responsible Recruitment’s (SR2), Alicia Teagle, had a chat with our Community Manager, Paul Forster about diversity and inclusion (D&I), SETsquared Bristol projects, books and everything in between… I’ve been really looking forward to getting Paul onto Women Rock and super excited to collaborating with him throughout the rest of this year and beyond. We both share…

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SETsquared Bristol re-launch Breakthrough Bursary to make tech more inclusive

By SETsquared-Bristol / 30th July 2020

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of our Breakthrough Bursary for the second year, continuing our commitment to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) entrepreneurs to access business support for technology startups through SETsquared’s world-leading incubation programme.  SETsquared are encouraging BAME women founders as part…

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KETS Quantum Security wins Tech-Xpo 2020

By SETsquared-Bristol / 2nd July 2020

KETS Quantum Security, world leaders in integrated quantum cryptography hardware solutions, pitched against ten other startups from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene to win the ‘Best Elevator Pitch’ audience vote at Tuesday’s inaugural online version of SETsquared Bristol’s Tech-Xpo.  Tech-Xpo is SETsquared Bristol’s flagship pitch, demo, connect showcase, open to its startup members.   Founded in 2016 in the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs, KETS work with…

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SETsquared Bristol named Hottest Accelerator in Europe

By SETsquared-Bristol / 29th June 2020

SETsquared Bristol has been awarded ‘Hottest Accelerator’ in Europe at The Europas Awards. The University of Bristol led incubator, based at Engine Shed, supports the growth of technology-based businesses, helping them move from initial ideas into commercial viability. SETsquared Bristol fought off stiff competition to win the title, beating 11 companies in the long list…

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Receipt Bank acquires Bristol startup Xavier to power accountants with “better advice from better data”

By SETsquared-Bristol / 19th June 2020

SETsquared Bristol members and data quality startup, Xavier Analytics, has been acquired by digital accounting platform Receipt Bank, boosting the range of advisory tools offered to accountants and bookkeepers.  Xavier automates complex checking of financial data with an easily understandable health score. It detects errors and anomalies in complex business data within accounting software, reducing the…

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SETsquared Bristol shortlisted for Hottest Accelerator in Europe

By SETsquared-Bristol / 8th June 2020

We are thrilled to be confirmed as a finalist of the Hottest Accelerator Award in The Europas, the premier awards for the hottest tech startups in Europe. SETsquared Bristol is competing against 5 other companies: ATI Boeing, Entrepreneur First, Founders Factory, Seraphim Space Camp and Startup Wise Guys for the title.  The winner will be announced…

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