A forward-thinking team led by mechanical engineer, Peter Gilleece, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking venture in the world of protective gear. Mr Gilleece has founded Vikela, a business poised to disrupt the body armour industry with innovative human-centred 3D-designed materials that provide superior protection and comfort compared to conventional body armour, as well […]
Catalyst launched its Co-Founders programme today, inviting people with passion, drive and ambition to come together to create start-ups that could change the world. Running for 12 weeks on Monday evenings in 2024, the programme is open to anyone, with no experience or qualifications needed, and is designed for people who want to have a
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network start-up, GoPlugable has been named the overall winner of the 2023 INVENT Awards, becoming the first Greentech winner of the competition in ten years. Run by Catalyst with headline partner Bank of Ireland UK, INVENT is an annual competition that celebrates the most exciting innovators and entrepreneurs, giving them an
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Catalyst’s Inbound Investors event welcomed investors from more than 50 venture capital firms based in the UK, Ireland, and the US to Belfast. Run annually by Catalyst and supported by headline partner British Business Bank, Inbound Investors connects high-growth potential NI companies with the right investors through a pre-matched system, tailored to each participating company.
By Sandeep Sharma, eatlocaluk.co.uk In the last three years, operational costs associated with running a takeaway or food-to-go business have increased by up to 35-40% for some businesses. From the rising energy costs which show no sign of coming back down again and the increases in raw produce and food/packaging supplies, takeaways have found themselves
A County Down man based in Bangor, has launched his very own picture-perfect caricature business, John McClaughry Artist, thanks to the help of the Go For It programme in association with Ards and North Down Borough Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment
In response to continued rising costs for the food delivery industry from large corporate ordering apps, a group of Northern Ireland based entrepreneurs have launched a competitor that focuses on the needs of both the consumer and the business. Eat Local, headed up by businessmen Ivan McCombe, Anthony Pereira and Sandeep Sharma, will offer restaurants,
Raise Ventures & Young Enterprise Northern Ireland are pleased to launch the Emerging Entrepreneurs Summer School. Spearheaded by Raise Ventures, a private tech accelerator, in partnership with Ulster Bank and the Ormeau Baths, the Summer School aims to carve a clearer path for young people into entrepreneurship and showcase it as a viable career path.
Kayleigh Jess from Lisburn has bridged the gap between injury rehabilitation and strength training to launch her very own hybrid facility, Fit Physio Hillsborough, with support from the Go For It Programme in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund
North Coast based clothing brand ‘North Coast NI’ is set to launch its first ever store right in the heart of Portrush. The new store, which is located on Eglinton Street in Portrush, will be home to an extensive collection of high quality outdoor coastal wear as well as an exclusive range of Hydro Flask
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