Posts Tagged ‘accelerator’
Socially Responsible Recruitment: An interview with Paul Forster
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…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol re-launch Breakthrough Bursary to make tech more inclusive
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…
Read MoreKETS Quantum Security wins Tech-Xpo 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…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol named Hottest Accelerator in Europe
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…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol shortlisted for Hottest Accelerator in Europe
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…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol partner with Blackfinch #ISOLATIONINTERN platform to help startups recruit specialist talent during COVID-19
Blackfinch Group announces the launch of the #ISOLATIONINTERN platform in partnership with investment industry firms and universities to enable specialist talent acquisition under COVID-19 Restrictions. The initiative aims to supercharge early stage companies and help keep this vital sector of the economy on track. Startups are facing difficult times due to COVID-19 whilst many university…
Read MorePitching companies announced for SETsquared Bristol’s first online Tech-Xpo
Eleven startup companies from Bristol’s world-leading tech scene have been announced to pitch and demo their innovative products at SETsquared Bristol’s Tech-Xpo 2020. The companies competing for the Best Elevator Pitch are: AutonoMe, Barbal, Bristol Pound, Byrde, Elvie, GenomeKey, getUBetter, iletpro, KETS, Radii Devices and Zentraxa. Tech-Xpo will be hosted online for the first time in its sixteen-year history, enabling the…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol announces new and extended FD-in-Residence service
We are pleased to announce our new and extended FD (Financial Director) in Residence service for SETsquared Bristol members, which is now available weekly instead of fortnightly. Our incumbent FD in Residence, Corrigan Accountants, led by Partner, Pete Edwards, are continuing to provide the service, but will be joined by Jonathan Gaunt, Founder and Managing Director of FD Works, helping us to providing a more frequent and broad…
Read MoreHow to turn a good idea into a successful product
On 30 April 2020, Dr. Steve Kitson, CEO of IMPAX Consulting, ran a workshop for SETsquared Bristol to help attendees understand the steps involved in developing a product and bringing it to market. In a career that spans academia, multinationals and startups, Steve has developed technology ranging from quantum optics to plastic displays and grew his last venture,…
Read MoreVote now for SETsquared Bristol – Hottest Accelerator in Europe!
We at SETsquared Bristol are thrilled to be through to the longlist for the Hottest Accelerator category in The Europas – the premier awards for the hottest tech startups in Europe. Set up by Mike Butcher, Techcrunch, in 2009, The Europas have recognised some of Europe’s most ambitious and successful startups, including Spotify, Transferwise, Soundcloud and Babylon Health. SETsquared Bristol members have also seen past success including Immersive Labs, finalists in…
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