Posts Tagged ‘high tech’
Girls and women inspired to try out a tech career on Ada Lovelace Day
On Tuesday 13 October, SETsquared Bristol and Engine Shed were delighted to host their third ‘Inspiring Women and Girls In STEAM’ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) event, in celebration of Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace, a 19th century mathematician, is widely credited as the first computer programmer, and best known for her work with Charles…
Read MoreEnterprising Women Showcase celebrates new innovative Bristol businesses
A cohort of 18 women who are incubating their startups through SETsquared Bristol’s Enterprising Women programme, supported by NatWest, will showcase their new products and services at a blended pitching event on 27th October 2020. The Enterprising Women Showcase will be publicly live streamed and those watching can find out about the new women-led innovations…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol remains open for business
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…
Read MoreSETsquared Bristol Case Study – NORTHSTAR: Using data insights to drive business performance
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)…
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 Case Study – LettUs Grow: Making agriculture more sustainable in the face of climate change
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 LettUs Grow Co-founder and Managing Director, Charlie Guy… LettUs Grow Key Facts Start date: 2015 Market sector: Agritech Location: Bristol Number of employees:…
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 MoreI-Phyc raises £550k to grow sales of new eco-friendly system
SETsquared Bristol member, Industrial Phycology (I-Phyc), a company that has developed an eco-friendly water treatment system that can reduce pollution levels, has raised £550,000 to help roll it out to the water industry, and because of the take-up across the water industry, will soon be open to further investment. I-Phyc has secured a second round of…
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