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Tech start-ups driving social change encouraged to apply for £3,000 grant and support

Tech start-ups driving social change encouraged to apply for £3,000 grant and support
Dan Martin
Dan MartinDan Martin Content & Events

Posted: Fri 4th Oct 2024

Businesses building transformative digital technologies in social and public service delivery are being invited to apply for an accelerator programme that includes a £3,000 grant.

GoodTech Ventures is a six-week hybrid scheme with the in person sessions taking place in London.

Aimed at technology businesses focuses on issues such as employment, criminal justice, education, and children's social care, GoodTech Ventures also features workshops, access to partners, and pitching to potential customers and investors.

After completing the accelerator, founders will be invited to join a community of verified tech innovators. They will also be able to access further support including from Catch22, an organisation focused on public service reform for over 200 years.

The programme begins on 5 November and you can apply here.

There is an information session on 9 October.

Dan Martin
Dan MartinDan Martin Content & Events
I'm a freelance content creator and event host who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I'm also Enterprise Nation's Local Leader for Bristol. I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I've worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company's blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website's news reporter and as the host of the Small Business sessions podcast. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation's Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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