FYI Sign up now: MIT Workshop: 12-13 April in Stirling
Designing, Building and Leading World-Class Management Teams
Sponsored by Informatics Ventures, the workshop is free for companies that are technology/science based, high-growth and based in Scotland with under 250 employees and less than €50M turnover. For everyone else it is £495. Detailed brochure is at: http://www.informatics-ventures.com/teams.pdf
Monday 29th March: ELEVATOR Business Networking, 6:30pm at Why Not? (George Street)
A free monthly event from PSYBT, ELEVATOR is for anyone 18-30 involved in a startup or who’d like to set up a company. Mingle with like-minded people, learn from the evening’s presenter, shout out in the quick pitches, and enjoy free drinks and a light supper too! I’ve somehow never made it but hear great things from folks who have gone. For more info, contact Rosie Dowie on 0131 347 9831 or edinburghelevator@psybt.org.uk, but I think you can just show up from 6pm.
Tuesday 30th March: Coffee Morning for Edinburgh Entrepreneurs, 9am at Renroc (Montgomery Street)
The newest Coffee Morning on the scene…Network or be sociable or both! If you like, you can bring a question or problem that’s been plaguing you and put it to a diverse group of professionals.
Tuesday 30th April: Spring Cleaning?
I think you get to take the night off from the startup and tech event world, so tackle that abandoned project or closet at home that’s been nagging you. Or spend the evening outside with the extra hour of sunlight.
Wednesday 31st April: Small Project Grant Deadline 5pm
University of Edinburgh students, staff, and societies are invited to apply for some money for a project that would ‘promote innovation in teaching, research and student provision’ at the uni. Perhaps you can take advantage in a way that would help your startup? Main point is that ‘Small Project Grants are one off grants to support unique activities or to provide start up funds for new initiatives. Successful projects are expected to become self funding after receiving the grant.’ [Guidelines here] [Application here]
Wednesday 31st March: Start Up Awareness Seminar, 6-8:30pm at 99 Haymarket Terrace
Brought to you by the folks at Business Gateway… Starting your own business can be exciting however there is a lot to think about. This session will help you to meet and network with like minded individuals and highlight lots of really useful sources of advice and guidance to assist your start up journey. Book online on the event page to claim a spot, or call 0845 609 6611.
Thursday 1st April: Improve Your Search Engine Ranking, 6-9pm at 99 Haymarket Terrace
This Business Gateway workshop will give you the knowledge and skills to use search engine optimisation techniques to improve your search engine ranking, attract more visitors and improve your website’s performance. Looks fully booked at the moment, but you can add to the reserve list on the event page to try to get in if you’re not signed up.
Friday 2nd April: Edinburgh Coffee Morning, 8am at Centotre (George Street)
Lovely bunch of digital media, social media, and just generally fun folks chatting away and making new friends. The best way to start your Friday, if you can manage the arrival. On a good day, I generally make it for 9am and stick with the hard-core coffee junkies. It’s hard to get out of bed, but whenever I manage I’m always so happy I went!
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