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Ufi are offering grants of £150,000 - £300,000 to support projects lasting 18-24 months that show the potential to have a real impact on vocational learning. You'll also be part of a supportive cohort of related projects and a member of the wider Ufi family - giving you access to networks, experts and other funding opportunities.
Read MoreFollowing an announcement from event organiser Spin up Science, the judging panel has now selected the category finalists. These are scientific companies at all stages, as well as the members of the community and organisations supporting these businesses. Several of the categories include companies which have developed from the scientific innovation at the University. These are:
Read MoreSETsquared Bath members Verv are the Google-mentored startup behind a smart energy hub and green electricity sharing platform, has raised over £6.5m in its Series A round led by environmental fund Earthworm.
Read MoreThe following is a shortlist of Bath member companies who will be taking part in the Graduate Acceleration Showcase. From an original list of 36 applications, they have successfully taken part in an online selection panel and will now take part in regional live pitching event to determine the final 20 companies which will go through to the event on 26th June.
Read MoreBristol+Bath Creative R+D is recruiting two New Talent and two Inclusion Fellows to help explore the future of Digital Placemaking.
This is a unique and exciting chance to focus on new and innovative areas of research, exploration and collaboration. The positions are part-time, paid and run from June 2019 until May 2020.
Read More“EZ Education application met all the relevant criteria and were approved onto the programme. Following a meeting with Nicola to discuss the specific business need, it was clear they were keen to enter the next phase of growth by focusing on UK school subscriptions. They already have a small sales team having some success, but required help on structuring this for scale - things like job descriptions/recruitment, the need to build processes, setting targets and suitable commission models. The next stage was to match EZ Education with the best mentor who could help assist them with their ambitious growth plans - which we did!”
- Garry Pratt, Entrepreneur in Residence for the DBAH
Read MoreThe SPARKies tech and digital awards, now in its seventh year, shines a light on the amazing wealth of tech and creative professionals, startups and businesses in the West of England. We want to highlight the innovation being created in such abundance in and around Bristol and Bath, and the people and businesses who make it possible.
With fantastic judges set to pour over your nominations in 16 categories, there’s an award to recognise a range of tech and digital achievements this year.
Read MorePinweld Ltd was originally set up to explore options for an innovative method of joining thin sheet (1-5mm) olefin plastics by welding. The project has received substantial interest from the automotive repair sector in the UK - both from workshops, national franchises, insurance companies and automotive trade associations, as many cracked plastic bumpers and under bonnet parts are replaced rather than repaired, at a significant financial and environmental cost.
Read MoreSETsquared Bath alumni members Ordoo has joined transport franchise GoAhead’s Billion Journey Project – a prestigious scale-up accelerator that provides crucial links to 350+ transport industry professionals.
For Ordoo, taking part was a great opportunity to further develop the business and make new contacts. However, a successful pitch at the end of the accelerator to 350+ industry professionals meant they also scored an exciting new contract with GoAhead to develop a proof-of-concept at bustling Brighton train station.
Read MoreSouth West startups are creating business models that tackle social and environmental challenges. At the same time, investors and funders are looking for market opportunities to make a positive impact.
The same innovative spark that drives economic growth is now bringing about a more inclusive, sustainable economy: creating new market opportunities in housing, health, technology, the circular economy and employment.
Read MoreIt's been another inspiring and busy year for SETsquared Bath Student and Graduate Enterprise, and we are counting down the days towards the final event in the 18/19 academic calendar; the inaugural SETsquared Graduate Enterprise Showcase. We have four graduate entrepreneurs from the University of Bath in the running to pitch at the event including 2018 graduates Eoin Sharkey and Nia Simpson.
We have also come to the conclusion of our annual Dragons' Den, Apps Crunch and Business Plan competitions. Over 150 students have taken part and we are pleased to announce all of the winners.
Do you have a digital or technology based idea that could have a real and positive impact on the mental health and resilience of young people in the UK? Do you need help bringing your idea to life?
Applications for the Create Open Health Programme will close on 31st March.
Successful applicants will attend a 2-day business and idea development bootcamp in Bristol on 26 & 27 April 2019
Read MoreThe event – organised by the University of Bath’s Research and Innovation Services (RIS) - was well attended by a range of individuals, businesses and organisations operating both regionally and nationally in the automotive sector and brought together industry and academia to address the latest challenges in the sector.
Read MoreAngel Investment Network (AIN), the platform connecting angel investors with startups, has launched a new platform connecting female founders and investors and SETsquared Bath members Tumelo are one of the first woman-led businesses to be added to the platform.
The new ‘Female Founders’ platform was set up to address the under-representation of women in the industry both as investors and founders.
Read MoreAs a centre of world leading academic expertise and innovation excellence, the Great West has been identified as a key region in the UK Industrial Strategy, with the area supporting thriving activity across Life Sciences, Advanced Engineering, and Quantum Technology.
Read MoreEarlier this month the Digital Innovation Business Acceleration Hub held a 2-day growth workshop in the centre of Bristol. Organised by the enterprise team at SETsquared Bath the 2-day workshop was designed to help entrepreneurs or founders of early-stage technology ventures in the digital sector.
The interactive workshop saw a number of early stage tech businesses join the workshop programme for the 2 days.
Read MoreFunding is part of the government’s Business Basics Programme, which aims to improve the productivity of SMEs by encouraging them to adopt proven technologies and practices. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Innovate UK have up to £2 million to prove and test ideas that enable small businesses to become more productive.
Read More2018 has been another incredible year for Bath SETsquared member companies, with a total investment raise of £15m made up of private investment and grant funding. Following our annual survey of members we are very pleased to announce that in 2018;
47 ‘High Tech’ Start up and Scale up Bath SETsquared member companies were supported';
£15m + was raised in total investments; £2.5m of which was collaborative grant funding;
58 (extra) jobs were generated in the city by BATH SETsquared companies;
The alumni funded Bath Innovation Award is open for applications. We have 4 awards to make this year - with one reserved for a graduating doctoral student.
The closing date is Wednesday 27 February and the selection panel will meet on Monday 11 March 2019.
- the scheme is open to applications from final year students, post-graduates and researchers at the University of Bath
Read MoreSantander have just launched their SME internship programme for summer 2019. For SME’s it’s an excellent way to work with students and recent graduates, exploring their talent and up to date thinking processes. For students it gives access to industries they might not had considered as a viable career pathway. Internships are typically 10 weeks, with Santander part funding the salary.
To find out more make sure you register for a place at our monthly networking event being held here at the centre on Tuesday 5th February 2019!
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