Vision and AI: then, now and tomorrow

This talk tries to summarise the Computer Vision and AI as it has developed. It will look at two ongoing research problems at Surrey, that of sign language translation and autonomous vehicles. Where we are now and what problems remain to be solved. In the context of the field we will discuss the shortcomings of current AI and what work needs to be done to truly achieve human performance.

The West of England Cyber Cluster returns to Bath and welcomes you to Event #3. We are long overdue a session in Bath and thanks to the University of Bath Innovation Centre and Set Squared we will be hosting our event at their fabulous location on Broad Quay.

We are delighted to be able to bring you this edition with Set Squared and look forward to welcoming you to Broad Quay after the Long Hot Summer.

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Speakers this session include:

David Pritchard from manderduffill.com on R&D Tax Credits: what can be claimed and how to claim, and the relationship between grant funding and R&D Tax credits.

Dan Grixti / Creative Director from Tusko Films www.tusko.co.uk will be giving his insight into the value-add of storytelling and how to best promote your startup using video.

Briony Phillips - Scale Up Enabler from Bristol Engineshed will be presenting her work and covering the resources that are available to growth companies in the region. 

Please REGISTER to attend.

Find out vital information about innovation loans and how to develop a clear and compelling application

Innovate UK, the Knowledge Transfer Network and the Enterprise Europe Network are hosting a briefing event for Innovate UK’s second Open innovation loans competition, which is currently open for application.

The Bristol VR Lab will be hosting an introduction session for BVRL residents, members and associated early stage startups, to meet some of the organisations who will be providing business advice in the Immersive field.

Come along to hear from:

• SETSquared Bath, with Garry Pratt, who are able to offer 12 hours of business support via the Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub

• Enterprise Europe Network, with Gabriella Cox, who are able to offer 50 hours of business support via the Innovate 2 Succeed programme

• TLT, with Lisa Urwin, who are able to offer legal advice to startups, particularly around IP

The second workshop in our series of events will focus on Energy Systems and take place on Thursday 12th July at the Innovation Centre, Bath.

• Do you have an idea for implementing sustainable energy systems?
   

• Would you like advice on how to fund innovation within low carbon energy?
   

• Do you want support to develop or improve methods of delivery or distribution for the renewable energy sector? 

APPLY NOW

WHEN: Monday 9th July 2018, 9.30am          

WHERE: SETsquared Innovation Centre in Bath, or live webinar

Karl Wills, serial entrepreneur will be joining Jake Ronay for the first in a new series of live scale-up investment webinars. Karl will be discussing what investors look for from his experience at Pelipod and MetaPack. We will also talk through the Scale-Up Programme and how it can help.

You can attend the event at the Innovation Centre in Bath or watch the webinar which will be screened on Zoom limited to the first 100 people. 

REGISTER HERE   

Andy Fuller from Designbull.co.uk on How To Build A Brand That Attracts

Claire Byers will be giving an over view on globalgoals.org and coveriing how to build sustainability into business strategy and practice.

Gabriella Cox from the European Enterprise Network will be presenting the latest opportunities from H2020 and the Knowledge Transfer Network.

Please RSVP or sign up on Meetup. 

Join us for our monthly networking event - in association with Techspark.  

Buffet Dinner and party: Invitation only (members, mentors, associates, university colleagues etc) 

Join us for our monthly networking event. 

Speakers this session will include:

An introduction to football data analysis platform and Bath SETsquared member Statsbomb by Co-Founder Charlotte Randell

Evan Rudowski from Atlantic Leap will talk about the investment landscape in the US and its relevance to UK Startups (and how to access it). 

Entrepreneur and SETsquared mentor Patrick Van Den Steen will talk about how games can predict behaviour and how his company Zodus is working to positively influence decisions about spending patterns.

Please RSVP or REGISTER to attend. 

Community and Society

After all the stories of technology putting us out of work, destroying our attention spans, corrupting our kids and undermining the foundations of democracy, it's easy to forget how much good it can do :) So our positive focus for May is Community and Society and what technology can do to make them better, we have three great speakers.
Talks will begin by 7.15pm, doors will be open from 6.30. We're starting talks slightly later than usual as there will be a Bath Geek Girl Dinners event in the front room beforehand.

May's sponsors are the fantastic Rocket Makers, a Bath based agency who've been involved with our first speaker's project, along with a number of other positive community minded startups.

Sign up at: https://www.meetup.com/BathCamp/events/249134883/

An Immerse UK and CAMERA Workshop: University-Industry R&D Collaborations in Immersive Technologies

Secrets to Winning Innovation Funding and Running Successful Collaborative Projects in Partnership with Universities

“New immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality are changing how we experience the world around us – from entertainment to art, to shops and classrooms.”

Innovate UK, 2018

Sign up at: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university-industry-rd-collaborations-in-immersive-technologies-bath-tickets-45239022133

Join us for our monthly networking event. 

Speakers this session:

What resources and programmes are available locally to help you expand into overseas markets? Andrew Fraser from the Department of International Trade

Building high performing teams and creating a sustainable culture of innovation as you scale.
Jane Ginnever from http://shift-work.co.uk/

How to address the skills gap in tech? Mike Oram from Mayden Academy https://maydenacademy.co.uk/ introduces their Zero to coder in 16 weeks Programme

Please REGISTER or RSVP. 

In this lecture, Dr Brad Millington will discuss his recently-released book that examines the changes in fitness industry and technology

We will explore the challenges, opportunities and case studies for the use of digital tech in supporting mental health services. In particular we will explore the vision for technology within the Bath and North East Somerset health and care system.

- Improve signposting to services and better connecting the mental health sector in BANES
- Digital Community Champions for BANES
- Case study 1 - Digital tools to support emotional and mental health issues in young people
- Case study 2 - Virtual learning to engage and inform young people on the subject of mental health

Join us for our monthly networking event. 

- Miles Davies and Serena Giaminardi: will present the SETsquared Scale Up programme and outline the  opportunities for growth businesses to access support and funding for grant writing.  

- Pitch slot: Graduate entrepreneur Dana Lattouf, Founder of  https://tickitto.com/

- Product demo and startup journey: Martin Coulthard will be introducing his platform Numerable Software

Please register at Meetup or email innovation-centre@bath.ac.uk to RSVP. 

The successful finalists pitch to the Dragons! 

Members and Associates - Join us for a festive social here at the Innovation Centre. Minced pies and Mulled Wine will be served! Please RSVP > 

Pitching day for the successful submissions from the Dragon's Den competition.

Apply here >

Students and mentors pair up for the Deloitte-hosted business dinner at the Bath Spa Hotel and work on their business plans during the 3-course working meal, Deloitte will be providing a speaker to talk through the Lean Canvas.