Science Creates, the Bristol deep-tech ecosystem, has launched an accelerator programme based in the city for engineering biology businesses as the sector prepares for rapid expansion. The programme will support life science start-ups and innovators in developing ground-breaking advancements in healthcare, the environment and quality of life. Engineering biology...
A healthtech business revolutionising stroke rehabilitation has won the Best Elevator Pitch at incubator SETsquared Bristol’s Tech-Xpo 2023 showcase. SoleSense uses shoe sensors and a real-time biofeedback app to provide personalised digital physiotherapy to stroke patients. The firm, which fought off strong competition from nine other SETsquared-based businesses to claim...
Bristol’s pioneering tech sector was today being showcased to business leaders from India looking to build bilateral ties with the West of England. The 30-strong delegation includes CEOs, presidents and directors from businesses at the forefront of cutting-edge computer technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and zero trust...
When his rock musician son George died by suicide, business coach Nigel Linacre started to write poetry. His friend, contemporary jazz band leader Vladimir Miller, who lost a band member to suicide earlier in his career, then began composing using George’s bass rhythms. The result is the Grief Opera –...
Fast-growing Bristol digital transformation and software specialist Amdaris showed off its redesigned and enlarged head office to guests at am recent official launch party. Having achieved a 94% increase in revenue last year, the firm called in Bath-based workspace design company Interaction to re-shape its new headquarters in the flagship Aurora office...
The founder of Babbasa, the Bristol social enterprise transforming the lives of young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds, has spoken of his immense pride at its success as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Poku Osei launched the organisation in 2013 in response to the growing gap in...
Istoria Group, the Bristol-based collective of creative agencies, has presented its inaugural Tim Marsh Memorial Award to the founder of a city-based tech business. Angela Loveridge’s Better Together initiative supports parents to keep their children safe online by signposting them towards practical tools, techniques and resources. It also facilitates...
Two of Bristol’s largest law firms have been named in a major new report for their continued commitment and achievements in addressing gender inequality in the workplace. Burges Salmon and TLT have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 – the UK’s most highly...
The Bristol office of national accountancy firm Haines Watts has made two promotions within its senior team. Matthew Oldfield, who joined the firm almost nine years ago after previously working for HMRC for more than a decade, becomes an associate from his position as senior tax manager. Meanwhile Elizabeth...
The convention bureau that promotes Bristol to the global meetings and events industry has been shortlisted in the sector’s most prestigious awards scheme. Meet Bristol & Bath, which is part of the regional Visit West destination marketing organisation, has been named as a finalist in the Best UK Convention...
The Stradling Collection, one of Bristol’s most important collections of 20th and 21st century design and applied arts, has appointed Karen White as chair to take it forward into its 10th anniversary next year. Containing more than 2,000 items ranging from pieces of ceramic and glass to furniture, toys and...
Experienced tax adviser Kim Farmerey has joined regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon’s Bristol office as a senior tax manager. Kim, is a Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, including working at two of the UK’s Big Four accounting firms. She has a broad...
A partner in the Bristol office of Clarke Willmott has been made head of its retail and leisure sector team just a year after joining the national law firm. Experienced commercial property lawyer Amanda French, pictured, specialises in portfolio management and store development programmes for multi-national retail businesses. She...
