SETsquared Partnership

🚨 Time is running out to register for support to help you take the next step with your women-led business! The Enterprising Women programme, led by SETsquared Bristol, is closing applications to its next cohort on 31 July. Across five months, participants will gain insights from workshops across a number of core business principles including setting up and managing yor business, market identification, business planning, and of course, all-important funding. “Any woman who is considering going into business will find a wealth of knowledge, support and inspiration from this programme.” - Devon Lowndes, Founder and Director of Self Agency Apply before 31 July 👉 https://ow.ly/bCwf50SF2BZ #FemaleFounder #EnterprisingWomen

👀 Are you an investor managing a sector-aligned portfolio and keen to explore opportunities in the sustainable chemical technologies space? Or perhaps you’re interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the sector as a whole, and are eager to connect with companies pioneering the innovations of the future? Join us at the newly opened Carriage Works in Swindon for an exclusive investor event designed to provide you with insights into this rapidly developing sector. It is an opportunity to dive into the world of sustainable chemical technologies and discover some of the regional innovators leading the way in this dynamic and evolving sector 📆 26 September, 17:00 - 19:00 👉 https://bcn.to/bbVv #SustainableTechnologies #Investor #Investment iCAST (Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies)

🔥 Wildfires pose significant threats worldwide, impacting ecosystems and communities and exacerbating climate change. The combination of climate change, dry conditions, and human actions has led to more frequent and intense fire seasons, with 2024 seeing wildfires spread across Southern Europe, the US, and South America. To address this challenge, Bath-based fire detection company and SETsquared Bristol alumnus Optect has teamed up with Sonic Fire Tech to develop a groundbreaking solution that combines advanced robot systems with entirely new detection and suppression technologies. Get the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/ioTO50SJkLR #Innovation #Robotics

🏆 The recent SPARKies Awards night, hosted at Central Warehouse in the heart of Bristol, brought together the region’s tech and digital leaders to celebrate excellence in the West. However, it was SETsquared Partnership members past and present that won 9 of the 14 awards available, with a special mention for a member of the SETsquared Bristol team👀 Get the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/bQAu50SFVAL #TheSPARKies2024 techSPARK uk Condense Matter. EnsiliTech Binit Group Ltd Siloton KETS Quantum Security Loqbox Rocketmakers Neuronostics SETsquared Bristol SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre SETsquared Exeter

🎙️ Paul Devlin, Head of Research Commercialisation and Impact, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, recently joined Thierry Heles from Global University Venturing to talk all about the university's work in the social sciences field. Commercialising social sciences research is such a new area of technology transfer that when you spin out a company “you might be the first to do that type of deal,” says Paul. Listen to the episode 👉 https://ow.ly/EUbO50SBuTL #Commercialisation #TTO #SocialSciences

💸 Are you looking to raise investment for your space-tech business in the next 18 months? 🤔 Could access to resources, expertise and contacts in the sector help you get there faster? If so, the Cosmic Capital Programme, funded by the UK Space Agency and University of Surrey, and delivered by SETsquared Partnership and Space South Central could answer your question! This brand-new programme is your one-stop-shop for investment support and training to put your space-tech business ahead of your competitors. Find out more and apply today 👉 https://ow.ly/OuTg50Sy0qc #Space #Investment #Innovation

🖥️ Our Innovation Platform is a fast-growing community of UK companies at the forefront of digital, scientific and technological innovation - are you a member yet? Gain access to #funding support and opportunities, events, sector-based networks and more! Register for free 👉 https://ow.ly/S7NS50PuONA #Network #Community #Innovation #Science #Tech Hivebrite

Today, we wrapped up the final live coaching session for our Transforming Telecoms Investment Support Cohort, and it was a fantastic culmination of the course! 🎉 This course has been dedicated to helping startups in the telecoms sector navigate the complexities of securing investment and building strong investor relationships. 🚀 In our last session, participants shared their current workloads, personal experiences, and strategies for upcoming client meetings and attracting venture capitalists. Key discussions included understanding the impact of a business proposition on investors, exploring the potential of impact funds, and the success of the first cohort of the learning programme. 🌐 Our mentors, including Christopher Pett and Chris Hill, provided invaluable insights on investment strategy, lead generation, and building relationships with investors. A special thanks to them for their continued support and expertise. 🤝 To apply for the programme, please use this https://lnkd.in/eMW-MQJV

📣 Access e-learning support to help your deep-tech start-up scale within telecoms Throughout August, the UKTIN Transforming Telecoms programme is offering unique e-learning cohorts that allows you to continue working on your business’ growth during the quieter summer months The two strands of support (commercialisation through partnerships, and investment), will be available for you to complete at your own pace and in your own time. Cohorts begin on 5 August! Register 👉 https://ow.ly/FM5E50Sy1xr #DeepTech #Telecoms #Investment

📕 Are you signed up to recieve our #InvestmentInsights? At the end of 2023, we hosted our first Investment Futures event in London, an evolution of our annual Investment Showcase. As well as showcasing start-ups and scale-ups raising investment from across SETsquared’s portfolio, it was an opportunity to collate market insights about the investment landscape for 2024. Through a series of roundtables, we've gathered intelligence on topics ranging from corporate venturing, the recent Spin-Out Review, ESG and its impact on return on investment and more. So, who is the report for? 💻 Investors with an interest in or active technology and innovation portfolio 💡 Tech and innovation start-ups and growth businesses 🤝 Research commercialisation and technology transfer professionals 👀 Anyone with an interest in the innovation ecosystem in the UK The final installment is set to drop soon. Don't miss out! Sign up today 👉 https://ow.ly/LP5R50SxOEH #InvestmentFutures24 #Investment #Report SETsquared Surrey, SETsquared Exeter, SETsquared Bristol, SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, University of Surrey, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, University of Southampton