StartupCafe

There is still a week left if you would like your web or mobile-based startup to apply to Springboard London, a start-up accelerator programme that offers seed capital, office space, a community of entrepreneurs as well as introductions to investors and mentors. For 13 weeks you will be put through your paces whilst receiving intensive [...]

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We all have to do it at some point… yep, it’s the cold email. Whether you’re going to a new trade show, or you’re looking for investment, you have to send that initial email. I’m not exactly an expert when it comes to cold emailing, so I thought I would ask the internet, and dug [...]

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This is a guest post by Graham Mainds who is part of Edinburgh City Libraries. In this guest post, Graham highlights all the resources you can get access to when you’re starting your business. It’s made of plastic, you keep it in your purse or wallet and it could mean the difference between your startup [...]

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Nurturing startups in the North East of England, The Difference Engine is an awesome new incubator programme ready to hear from Scottish entrepreneurs. They’ve made it through the first incubation round with nine cool digital companies supported, and now’s the time to secure a spot in the second batch (apply by 23rd July)! We absolutely [...]

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This week, we’re very lucky to have Alex Ogilvie – a well-known figure around the University – as a guest blogger. Having been on “best exhibition stand” judging panels, we thought Alex would be perfectly placed to offer up tips to anyone exhibiting at the upcoming EIE 10 event on 12th May. You can check [...]

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Got a problem you’d like to share?  Why not let us soothe you with an opinion or two, StartupCafe-style?  Being an entrepreneur can be lonely at times – you’ve got to keep your self-belief and motivation when those around you succumb to doubt or don’t quite ‘get’ your vision.  Let us be an online shoulder [...]

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So you’ve got a product. You want to commercialise it but don’t know what your rights are regarding your intellectual property (IP)? The Innovators Counselling and Advisory Service for Scotland (ICASS) is an independent organisation funded by the Scottish Government to provide a free, impartial and confidential service to businesses regarding their IP. Accroding to [...]

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This evening, Jessica, Thomas and I were at the launch of the 2009 John Logie Baird awards.  The short version: the JLB awards are for entrepreneurs with an innovative product with commercial potential. The long version: the word “awards” is quite mis-leading, as it seems like the winners have a whole bundle of support in [...]

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Every year, the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) places a few keen students in every higher education institution in Scotland to discuss and promote entrepreneurship amongst the student community. The 40ish strong team markets the services and events offered by the Universities and SIE such as mentoring, workshops, competitions, talks, and other seminars.

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Following our post about support organisations, we thought we would highlight two upcoming programmes which people might be interested in. Unfortunately, both have the stipulation that you must be finishing a degree at Edinburgh University. Best of luck to all the applicants!

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