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Moropo founders with demo

Moropo releases innovative app testing tool

By SETsquared-Bristol / 6th September 2023

Bristol tech company Moropo has launched a new mobile app testing tool for software agencies and startups. The web-based automation platform comprises a low-code test creator, a test scheduling system and a results inspector, and works for both iOS and Android. Moropo joined SETsquared Bristol in March 2022 and has since secured over £340,000 in…

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New Advisers in Residence, Caroline Clark (COO), Edmund Daniels (AI), Jess Saumarez (Marketer) and Mike Paton (COO)

Welcome to our new Advisers in Residence

By SETsquared-Bristol / 6th September 2023

We are pleased to welcome our new Advisers in Residence, Caroline Clark (COO), Edmund Daniels (AI), Jess Saumarez (Marketer) and Mike Paton (COO).   Our community of 19 Advisers in Residence are a key aspect of our incubation programme, providing pro-bono advice to our members across specialist areas including legal, finance, investment and product development.  Adviser information  Caroline Clark,…

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Actuation Lab secures £3m contract to support decarbonisation with hydrogen

By SETsquared-Bristol / 22nd August 2023

Low carbon hydrogen will be critical to the decarbonisation of the global energy supply. However, hydrogen has an extremely high leak propensity and a global warming potential 12 times greater than carbon dioxide if it escapes into the atmosphere. The risks of ignition associated with hydrogen are significant, particularly in enclosed spaces. To support the…

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Amutri wins Innovate UK Smart Grant to revolutionise the 3D visualisation industry

By SETsquared-Bristol / 20th July 2023

Amutri has been successful in its bid to win an Innovate UK Smart Grant for a project value of £492k. The software startup joined SETsquared Bristol in March 2023. With this 12-month industrial research project, Amutri will develop a revolutionary immersive 3D visualisation product, creating a first-of-its-kind low entry point and easy-to-use platform that turns…

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AutonoMe raises investment to improve employment support for neurodiverse and learning disability people

By SETsquared-Bristol / 10th July 2023

AutonoMe has secured over £300k of investment from Ufi Ventures and Bristol City Funds to support scaling up of their employment support programme for neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities. AutonoMe is a SETsquared Bristol alumni which blends mobile technology with human support to enable neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities to develop…

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Putting founders first to ensure company survival

By SETsquared-Bristol / 6th July 2023

The journey of being a founder in a high-tech, high growth business can be both exciting and rewarding. However, without a founder’s focus, determination and tenacity the business has a high chance of failure, with 60% of all UK startups failing within their first 5 years.   This is why it is essential for a founding…

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Caz Icke, Director of Sole Sense, with Nathan Guest, Corporate Partner & Head of Technology

Startup revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation wins Tech-Xpo 2023

By SETsquared-Bristol / 30th June 2023

A startup that is revolutionising stroke rehabilitation has won Best Elevator Pitch at our Tech-Xpo 2023 showcase on Wednesday 28 June at Bristol Harbour Hotel. Caz Icke’s startup, Solesense uses shoe sensors and a real-time biofeedback application to provide personalised digital physiotherapy to stroke patients. Founded in 2019, SoleSense was conceived by Caz’s own experience…

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Dr Luke Cox, Impulsonics (centre) with Supervisor Prof Bruce Drinkwater (left) and mentor Steve Kitson (right)

Student competition winners join SETsquared Bristol

By SETsquared-Bristol / 23rd June 2023

A startup that uses soundwaves to move cells in petri dishes has won a year’s membership to SETsquared Bristol, alongside £10,000 in prize funds.  Impulsonics makes growing cells in the lab cheaper, faster and more reliable, by automating processes still done by hand in all but the biggest labs. Its patented technology “gently moves cells”…

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Sixteen startups announced for Tech-Xpo 2023 

By SETsquared-Bristol / 7th June 2023

Sixteen SETsquared Bristol startups have been selected to promote their innovative technologies to an audience of influential investors and business leaders at our flagship pitch, demo and connect showcase, Tech-Xpo, on 28 June.   Eleven of the 16 companies are shortlisted to compete on the night for Best Elevator Pitch. They are: Drift Energy, Gritty Talent,…

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Kailash Manohara Selvan, Founder of Spatial Cortex, pitching at Silicon Gorge investment showcase. Credit to photographer Jon Craig

Silicon Gorge shines a light on SETsquared Bristol companies

By SETsquared-Bristol / 31st May 2023

Thirteen pioneering tech and digital startups from the South West and Wales pitched to investors for between £150,000 and £2m at the Silicon Gorge final this May, including five SETsquared Bristol companies. Silicon Gorge is a major investment event in the South West, with companies curated after a three-stage selection process by experienced network and…

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