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From skateboards to a collaboration with eBay
News | SETsquared | Tue, 20/08/2013 | 00:00
A software company that started life as a university start-up project has launched a real-time inventory and listings management platform available to esellers using one of the world’s biggest online marketplaces. Brightpearl, which began within SETsquared’s business incubator at the University of Bristol, is now providing its retail software to both...
The ai Corporation acquires Thoughtified to provide Big Data approach to preventing crime
News | SETsquared | Tue, 13/08/2013 | 00:00
Software development company Thoughtified Limited has been acquired by the ai Corporation Limited for an undisclosed amount. Thoughtified, a University of Surrey spin-out that was incubated by SETsquared, was founded in 2009 by two Computing PhD students, Aaron Mason and Georgios Michalakidis, while pursuing their PhD degrees. They wanted to apply...
Bristol SETsquared Centre moves into Engine Shed
News | SETsquared | Wed, 31/07/2013 | 00:00
Minister Ed Vaizey and Bristol Mayor George Ferguson check out progress at the new business and innovation hub. The first VIP visitor has set foot in the Engine Shed, Bristol’s new business and innovation hub, to mark the start of a new chapter in the historic building’s history. Ed Vaizey, Minister for...
UK universities the best in Europe at fostering start-ups
News | SETsquared | Thu, 18/07/2013 | 00:00
SETsquared, which has helped businesses secure £34m in investment this year alone, is one of the best in Europe at incubating businesses a survey has revealed.The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The...
Moment of frustration wins students world app prize
News | SETsquared | Fri, 12/07/2013 | 00:00
An app born out of the frustration of not being able to think of an idea for an app has just won four UK students a worldwide technology competition and $50,000. The University students, all aged between 20 and 23, have seen their ‘SoundSYNK’ app heralded one of the best...
How well can you ‘see’ with your ears? Device offers new alternative to blind people
News | SETsquared | Mon, 08/07/2013 | 00:00
A device that trains the brain to turn sounds into images could be used as an alternative to invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted people, researchers at the University of Bath have found.The vOICe sensory substitution device is a revolutionary tool that helps blind people to use sounds to build an image...
