Ten of the most promising start-ups in Northern Ireland have each been awarded £10,000 proof of concept (POC) grants following their involvement in Catalyst’s early-stage entrepreneurship programme Co-Founders.

The Halo Programme, from local angel investment organisation, Anglia Capital Group, aims to support locally based companies at the very start of their business journey to enable them to become ready to pitch for investment.

The 2023 EBAN Annual Congress in Thessaloniki brought together 500+ angel investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the startup ecosystem. From insightful sessions and workshops to engaging keynotes and cultural activities, the Congress had it all.

The ten finalists have been announced for INVENT 2023, the premier showcase for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs. From an inclusive, purpose-driven fashion solution, to a menopause support app and emotional wellbeing solutions for children, the range of innovative ideas is immense.

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) will hold their Summer pitch event on June 19th at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. The event will serve as a platform for five ambitious entrepreneurs to present their ventures and make a compelling case to capture the attention and interest of the investors in attendance.

Experienced product designer and entrepreneur Fiona Bennington has been appointed as Catalyst’s new Director of Entrepreneurship.

The Greater Manchester LEP, backed GC Angels, a UK’s leading early-stage investor, has made total investments in Greater Manchester startups of £3.4m and has unlocked an additional £12m in private capital since 2018, vital in helping high growth SMEs succeed and scale from Greater Manchester.

Archangels, has appointed Professor Adam Stokes as its Academic in Residence.

Having received and carefully evaluated dozens of expressions of interest, Tech Nation confirms that it has entered into discussions with Founders Forum Group (FF Group), a global community and group of businesses supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys. 

USA: San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business program that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies that drive the innovation ecosystem, has announced the six finalists to move forward toward the final pitch at the SDAC V Angel Conference at USD on April 22.

Catalyst’s INVENT 2023 competition for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators has opened for entries, with a top prize of £25,000 for the overall winner.