Posts Tagged ‘Commercialisation’
Is your tech business ready for an incubator?
Kimberley Brook, Director of SETsquared Bristol, reflects on what we look for when selecting new technology startups, and the questions to ask yourself before you apply to the incubator. SETsquared Bristol has two incubation programmes, Quest and Propel, designed to support founders at every stage of their business development. Across our programmes we are currently incubating over 90 technology…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol’s guide to regional business support resources
We understand that it’s tough starting out with a new startup, so we’ve put together this guide to the business support services we offer, as well as other options available regionally. General business support Incubation SETsquared Bristol’s incubation programmes are for high-growth potential technology startups with a UK-registered business. Membership includes tailored business support, coaching,…
Read MoreStewart Noakes: Becoming investment ready
Stewart Noakes, Entrepreneur in Residence at SETsquared Bristol, shares his guide to becoming investment ready for technology startups. So, you want to raise seed funds for your idea, but with so much information out there it can be hard to find where you should start. Every investor seems to ask you something different and when you’ve…
Read MoreHealthtech products – from innovation to implementation
There is a vibrant healthtech* cluster in the South West region, with over 90 healthtech startups alone in Bristol. This sector has huge potential for Bristol, but it also has significant market challenges, from how to navigate the NHS to the rapidly evolving international digital regulatory landscape. In this article we share advice for healthtech…
Read MoreIs your tech business ready for an incubator?
Marty Reid, Director of SETsquared Bristol, reflects on what we look for when selecting new members, and the questions to ask yourself before you apply. We’re experiencing exciting times at SETsquared Bristol. We are currently incubating over 80 high-growth potential technology startups, from a broad range of sectors. Many of our members have gone on to achieve significant global success,…
Read MoreMonika Radclyffe: Farewell – reflections from my time at SETsquared Bristol
My almost 6-year long journey with SETsquared Bristol is coming to an end. It is time for me to move on with the next chapter of my career. However, I do hope that we can all stay in touch and that the SETsquared team will have me as a new mentor! I will be forever grateful to Nick Sturge,…
Read MoreIs your tech business ready for an incubator?
Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director of SETsquared Bristol, reflects on what we look for when selecting new members, and the questions to ask yourself before you apply. We’re experiencing exciting times at SETsquared Bristol. We are currently incubating over 80 high-growth potential technology startups, from a broad range of sectors. Many of our members have gone on to achieve significant global success,…
Read MoreBuilding awesome investor decks – a game of greed and fear
SETsquared Bristol ran a workshop on how to build a winning investor deck and tell a compelling story. The session was led by David Fogel, Co-founder and Investment Lead at ADV, whose focus is on finding the most ambitious founders in the UK and helping them grow using ADV’s capital and network. Here we share…
Read MoreSix reasons to grow your business at SETsquared
Monika Radclyffe, Centre Director of SETsquared Bristol, reflects on why technology startups and scaleups should invest in business acceleration support, and the benefits of growing a business through the SETsquared Bristol incubator. 1. To keep learning – you don’t know what you don’t know! As a new business founder, you’ll be working on all aspects of…
Read MoreTop tips to jump start your business plan (with more than an idea)
SETsquared Bristol ran a free ‘Jump start your business plan’ community workshop at Barton Hill Settlement, with funding from the University of Bristol. Aspiring entrepreneurs and startup Founders, with businesses ranging from consultancies, arts and social enterprise, were treated to an informative, practical and interactive one-day session from the Global No1 Incubator’s previous Entrepreneur in…
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