Calling for Startups and SMEs – Accelerate your business with 5RRING

5PRING, UK’s first commercial 5G application accelerator has launched the Smart Cities Accelerator in May and the application is almost coming to a close (25th June). Startups and SMEs with 5G-enabled solutions that leverage capabilities such as augmented reality, virtual reality, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and edge computing are strongly encouraged to apply. “5G […]

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Uxplore 5G Grants

Uxplore is a game-changing digital connectivity initiative led by Coventry University and part funded by ERDF, which aims to provide a range of digital support activities for small and medium-sized enterprises to pilot new products, services, and business models by harnessing broadband, WiFi, 4G and 5G connectivity. 5G Grants As part of the upxlore digital, […]

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5PRING and West Midlands Local Authorities challenge innovators to lead the 5G ‘Smart Cities’ revolution

5PRING – the consortium delivering the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerators – is now working with West Midlands local authorities to launch the Smart Cities challenge. The collaboration is laying down a new challenge for innovative start-ups and small businesses to shape the future of UK Smart Cities, through the exploration of 5G applications […]

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WCC Invests £300m in Covid Recovery Plan

Warwickshire County Council has plans to create a £140m fund to stimulate the county’s economy, create jobs, support local businesses and bring investment into the county with a further £160m investment in new housing, regeneration and creation of business premises. The overall £300 million investment is a fundamental part of the Council’s Covid-19 Recovery Plan, […]

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Clear skies ahead for Weather & Radar

  Weather & Radar is an international weather forecasting app available on iOS and Android smartphones. The sister company to German weather forecasters WetterOnline Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH, Weather & Radar was formed to provide editorial content and market insights for the company to tailor the app for UK and Ireland users. Weather & Radar features […]

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Economy on course for record growth in 2021

Companies in Coventry and Warwickshire could see record levels of economic growth during 2021. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has released its latest economic forecast which predicts UK GDP growth for 2021 of 6.8%, which if realised would be the strongest outturn since official records began in 1949. If covid restrictions continue to be released, UK GDP growth […]

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Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions

Innovate UK have launched a number of funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from sustainable plastic packaging to young innovator awards. A selection of the current funding competitions are outlined below, the full list can be found on the Innovate UK website. If you are interested in applying for an Innovate UK grant and […]

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New volunteering platform launched in the West Midlands

A new platform has been launched in the West Midlands to match professionals who want to volunteer their time with charities that desperately need their help. Make Good Grow has been established by entrepreneur Nigel Shanahan and General Manager Josh Pinfold from the new 1 Mill Street business centre in Leamington. The organisation initially set […]

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