SETsquared 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…

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SETsquared 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…

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Vote 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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SETsquared ranked global #1 university business incubator for third time

The SETsquared Partnership, a unique enterprise partnership between five leading, research-led UK universities, including the University of Bristol, has been ranked the global number one university business incubator for the third consecutive time by leading research and advisory firm, UBI Global. The title, which was awarded at the World Incubation Summit in Qatar on 6…

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SETsquared Bristol receives multiple awards for spin-out acceleration

We’re delighted to be recognised for two awards in succession for SETsquared Bristol’s business incubation work with tech spin-outs, alongside University of Bristol’s Research Commercialisation team. In August 2019, SETsquared Bristol was awarded ‘Best Higher Education Technology Transfer Specialists’ 2019 from SME News’ UK Enterprise Awards, as well as ‘Best Academic Researcher Development program’ –…

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SETsquared Tech-Xpo 2019 video released

The highlights from SETsquared Tech-Xpo 2019 event at Paintworks are now available to watch online. Tech-Xpo is an annual nomadic showcase and pitching competition representing the best technology emerging from the Global No1 incubator in Bristol. 18 companies exhibited at the event, showcasing both hardware and software demos. Vitamica were chosen as winner out of…

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SETsquared Bristol Director named Innovation Champion at Launch: Great West Awards

We are thrilled that Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director at SETsquared Bristol, won the Innovation Champion Award at the Launch: Great West Awards last night. The award recognises her key role in fostering innovative activity in the region, through supporting commercialisation and business acceleration. The inaugural Launch: Great West Awards celebrate academic expertise and innovation excellence…

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SETsquared Bristol ‘Highly Commended’ at Bristol Life Awards, and shortlisted for Bristol Diversity Awards

We were delighted to be ‘Highly Commended’ in the Bristol Life Award’s Business Services category at last night’s ceremony, on 11th April 2019, celebrating the very best of Bristol’s businesses. It is a fantastic achievement to be recognised amongst an impressive range of local companies, from charities to corporates. The Business Services category had over…

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SETsquared Bristol shortlisted in Business Services category at Bristol Life Awards

Our team are thrilled to announce that SETsquared Bristol has been shortlisted for a 2019 Bristol Life Award in the Business Services category. The Bristol Life Awards celebrate the very best of Bristol’s businesses, with an impressive range of local companies involved, from charities to corporates. SETsquared Alumnus, One Big Circle, have also been nominated in…

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