Bristol University's SETsquared incubator unit for
innovative new technology businesses is today the venue for a
get-together of some of the UK's leading young technology
companies. Prominent amongst these will be a number of new
Bristol technology firms, including DocCom who have helped organise
the visit.
In January 2011 SETsquared-based healthcare technology
company DocCom was identified by the UK Technology Strategy Board
as one of the UK's top 20 emerging health tech companies.
This resulted in DocCom being invited to participate in the
UK Trade and Investment's "Future Health Mission" trip to Silicon
Valley USA, where the best of new British healthcare technology was
showcased to the American high tech and investor
communities.
Together with the organisers of the Silicon Valley trip
(Polecat and The Co-Sponsorship Agency), and their Bristol landlord
(SETsquared), DocCom are now a host for a similar Technology
Mission from London to Bristol. The trip is aimed at bringing
together innovative, entrepreneurial technology companies for a day
of ideas exchange, as well as allowing out-of-town technology firms
to see first-hand what gives Bristol its reputation as a breeding
ground for technology innovation and successful start-up
businesses.
Oli Barrett, senior account manager for Polecat, said:
"London companies need to get out more. Bristol is a
fantastic city and home to some great companies. This is a
one-day "mission" which will help companies based in London and
Bristol to meet, share and plot together".
Dr Jonathon Shaw, co-founder of DocCom, said: "Bristol is
always an exciting place for ideas-led new technology companies,
and today we are really pleased to have the chance to give our
London-based innovator friends a taste of that atmosphere.
SETsquared is the obvious place to host any coming together of the
brightest and best in emerging UK technology companies, as they are
noted for the support and encouragement given to emerging South
West technology businesses like DocCom or Brightpearl. We are
looking forward to a stimulating day of shared ideas and best
entrepreneurial practice, as well as an opportunity to show off
Bristol's new technology credentials".
Nick Sturge, head of the SETsquared business incubator unit,
said: "We are in the business of concentrating bright new
technology businesses under one roof and providing the conditions
in which they can grow. Our focus in firstly on emerging
South West innovators, but we are pleased to welcome today's
visitors to Bristol where we can encourage a wider exchange of
ideas as well as demonstrate the kind of support the South West
provides to home-grown talent".
In addition to DocCom, new technology companies and their
followers expected to be participating in the Mission day
include:
Viadeo, Coull, Netsight, Glow Creative, X-Digital, OneLeap,
SubHub, Firebox, Level 29, The Sandpit, The Long Run Venture, Shell
Livewire, Skyscanner, Brightpearl, NetTek Ltd, TechHub, The Filter,
Like Minds, Cognac Systems, Plexus Technology Ventures, Churnbar
Ltd, Cassie Robinson, WildIrishGuy Productions, The Mowgli
Foundation, Conscious Solutions, Eden Ventures, Science City
Bristol Ltd.
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