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techSPARK techSPARK is the information hub for all things tech in Bristol, Bath and the West of England region We also run regular TechSPARK and BathSPARK events.

TechSPARK is the information hub for all things tech in Bristol, Bath and the West of England region. Our mission is to shine a light on tech innovation and celebrate the brilliant people that power the companies and products based in our part of the world. We aim to connect and inform all of those who work in tech in the region by providing news, profiles and resources like events calendars, jobs

boards and a lot more. These events aim to create opportunity, encourage diversity and spark new ventures. Coder meet Creative. Creative meet entrepeneur. Entrepreneur meet talented graduate. This is social networking (for real) with local digital people enjoying a drink, and talking about what they love. BathSPARK events are held in Bath and TechSPARK events in Bristol, but we hope to encourage collaboration between tech companies in both towns, so anyone is welcome. https://linktr.ee/techsparkuk

The returning   is an opportunity for you to showcase your tech, explore opportunities to scale, support our tech commun...
30/07/2024

The returning is an opportunity for you to showcase your tech, explore opportunities to scale, support our tech community, and share knowledge 💙

We want to hear your ideas and get you involved in what will be an incredible week 👏

Be amongst the first to get event updates, announcements and registration opportunities by signing up to our Bristol Technology Festival newsletter 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02Jls1j0

Thanks to our incredible headline partner, Ghyston, for supporting the festival once again. Ghyston use tech to improve organisations, people's lives, and the world. We are so happy to have them involved in this week full of exploration and learning 🎉

Are you hosting an event in the tech community? We want to spread the word! 📣Whether it’s a meetup, hackathon, or worksh...
19/07/2024

Are you hosting an event in the tech community? We want to spread the word! 📣

Whether it’s a meetup, hackathon, or workshop, we want to share your event on our calendar and connect you with our community 🎟️

We believe in accessible events, so we are especially keen to hear about free and inclusive events happening in the region!

🗓️ Add your event here: https://hubs.li/Q02H5nhC0

Have you registered for this week's Third Thursday? 🎟️As we are taking a break for August we want to do something differ...
16/07/2024

Have you registered for this week's Third Thursday? 🎟️

As we are taking a break for August we want to do something different and host the evening as an open mic night - so, if you have a project you'd like to tell everyone about, an event, a solution - an idea - you can have 5 minutes on the step to share with the room 🎤

Secure your place 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02GKgDy0

Third Thursdays are a monthly gathering to connect, think, drink and build a better city.

11/07/2024

Today's the day, is finally here 🎉

If you haven't secured your ticket yet, there's still time to join us at Bristol's Central Warehouse! We'd love to see you tonight so grab your ticket now and celebrate the best of tech in the West 🏆

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02G8-m_0

  is tomorrow evening 🚨If you haven't already got your ticket, time is running out ⏳Join us in celebrating the best of t...
10/07/2024

is tomorrow evening 🚨

If you haven't already got your ticket, time is running out ⏳

Join us in celebrating the best of tech in West 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02G0fwk0

Get free expert advice tailored to your business challenges at Engine Shed's Innovation Ecosystem Surgery on July 16th 💡...
08/07/2024

Get free expert advice tailored to your business challenges at Engine Shed's Innovation Ecosystem Surgery on July 16th 💡

Sign up below for a 1:1 session with our very own Ben Shorrock 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02Fzv6z0

🚨   is on Thursday!!Time is running out to get your ticket for the biggest and brightest tech awards show in the South W...
08/07/2024

🚨 is on Thursday!!

Time is running out to get your ticket for the biggest and brightest tech awards show in the South West ⌛

Join us at Bristol's Central Warehouse and celebrate the best of tech in the West at 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02Fy4b90

Congratulations to our shortlisted companies for the Best Digital Design Award, Rocketmakers, Taught by Humans, SuSy Hou...
05/07/2024

Congratulations to our shortlisted companies for the Best Digital Design Award, Rocketmakers, Taught by Humans, SuSy House, and dubbii by Gravitywell 🎨

Celebrate the best of tech in the West with us at by purchasing your ticket today 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02FlNl40

Join Engine Shed as they guide you through the mind of an investor, explore their thinking when looking at opportunities...
05/07/2024

Join Engine Shed as they guide you through the mind of an investor, explore their thinking when looking at opportunities and question their approach or thoughts on your own business proposition.

In partnership with the British Business Bank, Engine Shed is bringing you Meet the Funder, a fireside chat with an early stage angel investor and a Series A VC.

📆 Thu, 11 Jul
🕛 12:30 - 17:00
🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02Fq7wC0

In partnership with the British Business Bank, we bring you Meet the Funder: South West.

Thanks to the team at Desklodge Bristol for sponsoring this year's Totally Killing It Award! 👏Congrats to the incredible...
04/07/2024

Thanks to the team at Desklodge Bristol for sponsoring this year's Totally Killing It Award! 👏

Congrats to the incredible shortlist, Future Space, Adopstar Ltd, Neuronostics, Siloton, Matter. & NUSKU 💙

  is 1 WEEK AWAY! Don't miss the tech event of the summer and join us in celebrating the best of tech in the West! 🍾The ...
04/07/2024

is 1 WEEK AWAY! Don't miss the tech event of the summer and join us in celebrating the best of tech in the West! 🍾

The SPARKies is unlike any other awards ceremony you've been to, and this year we'll be at the awesome Central Warehouse in Bristol 🎉

There's still time to grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02FfWY40

🌟 Introducing your six FutureSPARK nominees, Jess Melaragni Varn, Oliver Bonallack, Artemis Fragkopoulos SLANT, Katie Ma...
03/07/2024

🌟 Introducing your six FutureSPARK nominees, Jess Melaragni Varn, Oliver Bonallack, Artemis Fragkopoulos SLANT, Katie May myworld bristol, Ed Daniels AIED & Sean Tilson Checkit Plus Ltd

Have you registered for tomorrow's South West Founders? 🚨Hear from our speaker, Henry Cheetham (Elite Team Scalers), who...
02/07/2024

Have you registered for tomorrow's South West Founders? 🚨

Hear from our speaker, Henry Cheetham (Elite Team Scalers), who has spent the last decade leading human performance departments and culture change initiatives in professional sports teams and special forces.

Save your place and join us Bristol's Runway East 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02F28R90

Thanks to our South West Founders sponsor iO Associates, without support like this our meetups wouldn't be possible 💙

We aim to connect local entrepreneurs with co-founders and other like-minded people as well as tech investors to create informal support.

  is less than 10 days away and is on track to be another SELL OUT 🤩 Join us at Central Warehouse and celebrate the best...
02/07/2024

is less than 10 days away and is on track to be another SELL OUT 🤩 Join us at Central Warehouse and celebrate the best of tech & digital!

Grab one of the remaining tickets today 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02DV3xl0

Are you ready to unlock the potential of AI in your business? Come along to our AI Meetup Breakfast event and explore th...
01/07/2024

Are you ready to unlock the potential of AI in your business? Come along to our AI Meetup Breakfast event and explore the vibrant AI landscape 🤩

This meetup is perfect for Business Leaders looking to harness the power of AI, developers who are intrigued by no-code and AI tools, and AI Enthusiasts captivated by the AI revolution.

Thanks to our event supports Agilebase Ltd & Codiphy from EIP 👏

Save your place here 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02DRTfw0

Explore how you can easily benefit from AI in your business

The Founder of the Year Award, sponsored by Desklodge Bristol, celebrates those who have shown entrepreneurial spirit, c...
01/07/2024

The Founder of the Year Award, sponsored by Desklodge Bristol, celebrates those who have shown entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, enthusiasm & success 💙

Congratulations to Asel Sartbaeva, E.J. Root, Helen Liang, John Terry, Laura Gemmell & Nathan Baranowski for being shortlisted 👏

Join us on Wednesday for South West Founders 🗓️This month's title is 'Belonging: How The World’s Best Teams Attract & Re...
28/06/2024

Join us on Wednesday for South West Founders 🗓️

This month's title is 'Belonging: How The World’s Best Teams Attract & Retain The Best People'

Hear from our speaker, Henry Cheetham (Elite Team Scalers), who has spent the last decade leading human performance departments and culture change initiatives in professional sports teams and special forces.

Save your place and join us at Runway East 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02DJCj90

We aim to connect local entrepreneurs with co-founders and other like-minded people as well as tech investors to create informal support.

Introducing your shortlist for the Best Use of VR & AR Awards, sponsored by myworld🌟 Anagram🌟 Virti🌟 Eirini Lampiri 🌟 Co...
28/06/2024

Introducing your shortlist for the Best Use of VR & AR Awards, sponsored by myworld

🌟 Anagram
🌟 Virti
🌟 Eirini Lampiri
🌟 Condense
🌟 Meteor Pixel
🌟Senmag Robotics

Next month's Third Thursday is our last for the summer, as we take a break for August ☀️If you have a project, event, so...
28/06/2024

Next month's Third Thursday is our last for the summer, as we take a break for August ☀️

If you have a project, event, solution, or idea that you want to share with the room, come along and share with the room during our open mic session! 🎤

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02Dp10W0

Third Thursdays are a monthly gathering to connect, think, drink and build a better city.

1 in 10 women leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms, while 80% of women have experienced medical professionals dism...
27/06/2024

1 in 10 women leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms, while 80% of women have experienced medical professionals dismissing their health concerns.

🔍 Discover how is addressing these issues head-on in our latest piece. From innovative menstrual products to groundbreaking solutions for menopause and motherhood, femtech is paving the way for a healthier future for women.

🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02Dy6df0

What femtech is currently being developed in the South West? And why is there such a pertinent need for more solutions?

Introducing your shortlist for   Good Award, sponsored by Future Talent Group 💚Congratulations to iDEA, Matter., Neighbo...
27/06/2024

Introducing your shortlist for Good Award, sponsored by Future Talent Group 💚

Congratulations to iDEA, Matter., Neighbourly, Service Robotics Limited, binit & Technology Volunteers for being shortlisted! We can't wait to celebrate with you in a few weeks 🎉

27/06/2024

Remember when took over Bath's Parade Gardens? 🎪

is just TWO WEEKS AWAY 🚨

Grab your tickets before it's too late and join us at the biggest celebration of the summer 🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02CpWqj0

How can we bring heritage to life through technology? 🤖At  's Cities Day, we brought together an expert panel to discuss...
26/06/2024

How can we bring heritage to life through technology? 🤖

At 's Cities Day, we brought together an expert panel to discuss the intersection of history and innovation. From AR experiences at Beckford’s Tower to creating accessible, gamified learning experiences, we're reimagining how we connect with the past ⏪

Read some key takeaways from the panel, which included Jack Norris (Zubr VR), Jo Reid (Calvium Ltd), Tom Harber (aer studios) and Amy Frost (Bath Preservation Trust) 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02DmXPv0

On Cities Day at Bath Digital Festival, we collated a panel of experts to discuss how we can bridge time and technology through creativity

Congratulations to kets quantum security, Matter., Rocketmakers, , Neuronostics & labcycle for being shortlisted for thi...
26/06/2024

Congratulations to kets quantum security, Matter., Rocketmakers, , Neuronostics & labcycle for being shortlisted for this years Most Innovative Use of Tech Award, sponsored by script ip

We can't wait to celebrate your awesome work at next month 🎉

Tomorrow we are hosting a   Meetup in partnership with NVIDIA! 🤩We are inviting all the innovators in our community to c...
24/06/2024

Tomorrow we are hosting a Meetup in partnership with NVIDIA! 🤩

We are inviting all the innovators in our community to come along and become part of an evening full of startups, researchers, practitioners, and investors 🖌️

📅 June 25th 2024
🕕 6PM
📍 St George's, Bristol
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02CYQDQ0

At this month's South West Founders we were joined by the brilliant Samantha Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of Open Bionics 🗣️R...
24/06/2024

At this month's South West Founders we were joined by the brilliant Samantha Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of Open Bionics 🗣️

Read our key takeaways from the evening and how Sammy team's embarked on creating bionic limbs over the past decade 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02CzW8c0

Learn more about the fascinating journey Sammy and her team have embarked on creating bionic limbs over the past decade.

Introducing your shortlist for  ' Best Scaleup Award, sponsored by the team at Rocketmakers 🥁Congratulations to AND Digi...
24/06/2024

Introducing your shortlist for ' Best Scaleup Award, sponsored by the team at Rocketmakers 🥁

Congratulations to AND Digital, Loqbox, Inductosense, Bowimi, Fourth Floor & Adopstar Ltd!

This category will be awarded to the company with over 10 people or a turnover of over £1million who are showing great growth 🚀

🎟️ https://hubs.li/Q02CpJWW0

🚨 Deadline for Enterprising Women 4.0 is fast approaching🎤 Emmanuel Sonubi announced as this year's SPARKies comedian🌍 B...
22/06/2024

🚨 Deadline for Enterprising Women 4.0 is fast approaching

🎤 Emmanuel Sonubi announced as this year's SPARKies comedian

🌍 BaseKit B Corp partners with Groundbreaker Talents to support tech careers for women in Africa

🎨 Academic selected as Design Council Expert

🚀 Moneyhub launches new account verification service

🎓 Telent to revolutionise wireless communications for University of Bristol

🗞️ Check our full round-up of South West tech news highlights from the past week 🌐 https://hubs.li/Q02CMWRq0

Welcome to my weekly South West Tech News roundup, where you can get all the headlines from the past week in one place.

Two weeks ago we saw the culmination of a 3 month process to select the top tech & creative companies from the South Wes...
21/06/2024

Two weeks ago we saw the culmination of a 3 month process to select the top tech & creative companies from the South West looking for early-stage investment of up to £2m 📈

Learn more about the event, those who pitched on the day, and how you can get involved in in the future! 🤩

Massive congratulations again to our pitchers on the day, Hustl, Nesti, Supersmith Scooters, Familia, HeadX, BugBiome, ataria^ai, Jumbl, EarSwitch, Extracellular, Siloton, Light Trace Photonics & Ostara 👏


Two weeks ago today we saw the Investor Showcase of Silicon Gorge to select the top tech starups looking for early-stage investment

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TechSPARK is a network & info hub for all things tech & entrepreneurship in the South West Our mission is to shine a light on tech innovation and celebrate the brilliant people that power the companies and products based in our part of the world. We aim to connect and inform all of those who work in tech in the region by providing news, profiles and resources like events calendars, jobs boards and a lot more. We also run regular TechSPARK and BathSPARK events. These events aim to create opportunity, encourage diversity and spark new ventures. Coder meet Creative. Creative meet entrepreneur. Entrepreneur meet talented graduate. This is social networking (for real) with local digital people enjoying a drink and talking about what they love. BathSPARK events are held in Bath and TechSPARK events in Bristol, but we hope to encourage collaboration between tech companies in both towns, so anyone is welcome.