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09/07/2025

Interested in Cyber and AI and free this evening?

Why not join us for our AI & Cyber Mashup tonight at Newark Works!

There'll be expert insights from Ed Daniels and richard norton, an interactive Q&A, refreshments and a chance to network in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Tickets are free, sign up here and we look forward to seeing you in Bath tonight 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03wpsPC0

Thank you to our sponsors who allow us to put these events on: Codiphy, iO Associates - UK/EU, UKC3 - UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration and CyberFirst South West

09/07/2025

Only 8 days to go until the SPARKies, and you don’t want to miss it!

Our annual awards night comes just once a year, and this one’s shaping up to be our best yet. Why not join us to:

🎉 Celebrate the very best of South West tech
📣 Experience a night like no other in the tech community
🤝 Connect with 300+ of the region’s top startups, founders and entrepreneurs

Don’t sit at home with FOMO on the 17th while everyone else is celebrating with us at Green Park Station!

Be part of the excitement at this year’s SPARKies. Whether you book today or later this week, make sure you secure your ticket before they’re gone.

🔗 Grab your SPARKies ticket now ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q03wpJSr0

Thanks to our sponsors for your support 💙
Ashfords LLP, AMBITIOUS, Albert Goodman, Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, Clockwise Offices, Form Fighter AI, Hazlewoods, Innovate UK (Business Growth), RWK Goodman, Real World Studios, Script IP, TEKEVER, TCNUK, VWV and Walmer Group.

08/07/2025

Are you ready to connect with the brilliant Swindon tech community? ☝️

Join us at Tech Connect, our monthly meetup where founders and tech enthusiasts come together to share ideas, make connections and spark ideas.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, discover local talent, or just have a good chat over a drink, this is the place to be.

📍 Workshed Swindon
📅 Tuesday 29th July
🕒 6 pm - 8 pm
🎟️ Free to attend

🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03w9VSw0

08/07/2025

Only 9 days to go until this year’s SPARKies! Will you be joining us on the 17th at Green Park Station? 🙌

Your SPARKies ticket doesn’t just get you into the biggest tech awards night outside London, it also includes:

🥂 A complimentary welcome drink (on us!)
🎟️ Three drink tokens for the bar
🌯 A food voucher for the LG Hugs stand
🍟 Late night snacks to keep you fuelled
🤝 The chance to connect with brilliant people from the South West tech scene

We’ll keep you fed, watered and entertained all night long. It’s a pretty good deal, right?

🎟️ Book your SPARKies ticket today and celebrate the community with us next Thursday!

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this year's awards 💙
Ashfords, AMBITIOUS PR, Albert Goodman, Bishop Fleming, Clockwise, Form Fighter AI, Hazlewoods, Innovate UK Business Growth, RWK Goodman, Real World Studios, Script IP, Tekever, TCN UK, VWV and Walmer Group!

🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03wb86q0

07/07/2025

That magic moment when your name’s called by Emmanuel Sonubi…you cheer, the room erupts, and you realise, this community really sees what you’ve built.

SPARKies winners don’t just walk away with a trophy. They walk away with recognition that truly matters.

Whether you’re shortlisted and wondering if your name’s in the envelope, or just keen to celebrate the brilliance of our local tech ecosystem, join us at Green Park Station, to see who scoops up an award!

Only 10 days to go; don’t miss your chance to be part of the South West’s biggest tech celebration. Why not join us and book your ticket today ⬇️
https://hubs.li/Q03w2gzG0

Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting this year's festival:
Albert Goodman, AMBITIOUS, Ashfords LLP, Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, Clockwise Offices, Form Fighter AI, Hazlewoods, Innovate UK (Business Growth), RWK Goodman, Real World Studios, Script IP, Tekever, TCN, VWV and Walmer Group

07/07/2025

Have you heard? CyberCon is back for 2025! 📣 💻

In case you missed it last week, we announced that early bird tickets for this year's CyberCon are now on sale

We will bringing together the region's cyber thinkers, doers and leaders to explore what the future of cyber security looks like as artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live, work and defend.

Why not come along? And explore the future with us. Book your CyberCon tickets here 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03w0HYp0

07/07/2025

The Silicon Gorge Profile Series Continues 🎙️ 📣

Next up in our series is Jenny Bailey Cooper Founder & CEO at Ferryx, one of the 24 early-stage startups who made it to this year’s semi finals.

Ferryx is a biotechnology company developing next generation probiotics that work during inflammation or stress, which most probiotics can't. Their lead product, Ferrocalm, is a scientifically validated supplement designed to support gut health, particularly for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Explore Jenny’s founder story, the problem Ferryx are solving and what’s next on their journey: 👇

https://hubs.li/Q03w0QB30

Learn more about FerryX, what their product offering is and why they're looking for investment with CEO and Co-Founder, Dr Jenny Cooper.

07/07/2025

The big AI and Cyber Mashup is on Wednesday!

There will be expert insights from Ed Daniels and Richard Norton, an interactive Q&A, pizza, refreshments and a chance to connect with some like-minded techies from the South West.

Tickets are free, sign up here and we look forward to seeing you at Newark Works on Wednesday 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03vNVNl0

Thank you to our sponsors who allow us to put these events on: Codiphy, IO Associates, UKC3 and Cyber First South West.

03/07/2025

Are you looking for a career change?

Government Digital and Data are currently hiring for a Pay & Reward Delivery Manager, based in Bristol. The successful candidate will drive the end to end delivery of the cross government Digital and Data Pay Framework.

Read more here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q03vMr2m0

03/07/2025

It's The SPARKies in just 2 weeks time!

Here's a little snippet of the awards being made, we can't wait to see who will be picking these up on the night 👀

If you want to see the winners too, make sure to grab your tickets before they sell out 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03vLLtn0

Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors for your continued support: Ashfords LLP, AMBITIOUS, Albert Goodman, Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, Clockwise Offices, Form Fighter AI, Hazlewoods, Innovate UK South West (Business Growth), RWK Goodman, Real World Studios, Script IP, TEKEVER, The Curious Network UK, Walmer group and VWV.

01/07/2025

Do you want to join the AI and Cyber revolution?

Come along to Newark Works on the 9th July and hear from 2 incredible speakers:

👤 Ed Daniels - Lead Developer, an AI/MLOps developer and chief architect. He is an expert at prototyping and problem-solving.
👤 Richard Norton - Co-Founder of The Peeps - Helping your marketing win through creative AI and fun tech.

Register 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03vcjf50

Thank you to our sponsors who allow us to put these events on: Codiphy, IO Associates, UKC3 and Cyber First South West.

01/07/2025

We're somehow halfway through 2025 😳

That means there's only 6 editorial months left:

💊 Health & Life Science (July)
👾 AI (August) - Thank you Burges Salmon
🌱 Tech for Good (September) - Thank you AMBITIOUS
👥 People (October) - Thank you Rathbones
🖥️ Cyber (November)
💸 FinTech (December) - Thank you ashfords

And only 2 months are left for one of you to sponsor...so, do you fancy getting involved in Health & Life Science Month? Or maybe Cyber month?

Speak to James to find out more https://hubs.li/Q03vdbRT0