Business Ideas for Sharing - 1 December 2024
Welcome to the latest Business Ideas for Sharing newsletter, curated by Business Writers Ltd. If you like this newsletter, please share it with your network because it might inspire others.
Each week we'll bring you stories relevant to our region, such as developments in digital creativity, technology, renewable energy, urban sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.
You'll also get news of networking events and funding competitions that can help the enterprise ecosystem in Norfolk and Suffolk thrive.
Plus Jobs: when we see them, we'll share them. Scroll down to see the latest local opportunities.
1) Unlocking Tech Potential in Norfolk and Suffolk - 4 December
UKTN will host a panel discussion at Norwich University of the Arts to discuss its latest report on the Norfolk and Suffolk tech sector. Industry leaders will discuss topics such as:
Details and FREE tickets here: Unlocking Tech Potential in Norfolk & Suffolk, Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 17:00.
2) New tech hackathon for students in Norfolk and Suffolk
Tech Educators, with local business community support, including headline partners Aviva, has announced its first HackEd. This event - 24 to 26 of February 2025 - will be hosted by Norwich University of the Arts and address two broad themes:
Students in Norfolk and Suffolk will solve real world problems linked to those themes using coding and tech. Details here: Hackathon to inspire future tech stars | Tech Educators.
3) Where are the best co-working and hot desking spaces in Norwich?
The Work in Norwich tea, has put in the leg work and done the coffee tastings - and the results are in. They have come up with a list of some of the best places to find not just a desk and a café but a community of like minded entrepreneurs and creators in Norwich. Feel free to add your suggestions for other such places across the region in the comments below. Start here: Coworking and hot-desking in Norwich - Work in Norwich.
4) Women's International Networking programme 2025 - now OPEN!
The WIN programme (led by the Department for Business & Trade) brings together inspirational female entrepreneurs from across the UK. It aims to help them access overseas markets, embrace funding opportunities and grow their businesses through exporting masterclasses, including a trade mission to explore a European export market. Details here: Women's International Networking (WIN) programme 2025 | Business & Trade.
5) Will UK Government help resolve Norwich Western Link issue?
Norfolk County Council has asked the UK Government to resolve the dispute over the planned Norwich Western Link road. This essential infrastructure, which could help unlock jobs and housing north of Norwich, while reducing traffic through the city centre, has run into environmental challenges. The council is now urging the Secretaries of State at the Department for Transport and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to settle the matter: Norfolk County Council asks government to rule on Norwich Western Link.
6) Agri-TechE releases “Back to the Future” report
This new report draws on insights from more than 70 members of the Agri-TechE community. Contributors include innovative farmers, researchers, tech developers, investors, and business service providers. Together they reflect on technological advances in the last 10 years and share their views on what's yet to come. Agri-TechE Back to the Future: 10th Birthday Report.
7) Startup Coalition calls on UK government to back policy manifesto
The Startup Coalition (formerly Coadec) is a non-profit founded by tech entrepreneurs. It campaigns for better policies in the UK to support the people and companies, particularly tech startups, who are building the UK’s economic future. They have called on the new government to back its July 2024 policy manifesto: The Startup Manifesto — Startup Coalition.
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8) Ember Films opens new state-of-the-art studios in Norwich
Award-winning Ember Films has opened its new studios after months of renovation. They include "a full Lighting, Camera, and Art Department, plus cutting-edge Virtual Production and Motion Capture facilities. In short, everything you need to produce high-quality films and videos, no matter the scale." Find out more here: Ember Films.
9) What should the Big Debate discuss in February 2025?
Norfolk Chambers of Commerce will once again be hosting their annual Big Debate with key policy-makers and influencers, including local MPs and Norfolk business leaders. Here's your chance to vote for the topics they should discuss - The Big Debate 2025 Survey.
10) Book now for Nor(Dev):Con 2025
Don't miss the East of England's biggest developers conference - 27-28 February 2025. Get fresh insights from local, national and international experts, join stimulating workshops, and enjoy networking with the region's thriving tech community. More here: nor(DEV): con 2025.
PLUS Jobs
Our occasional round-up of interesting roles in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge:
"Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." - Mary Oliver
Bonus content
Find innovation hubs and clusters across Norfolk and Suffolk with Connected Innovation.
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Huw
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This week's #Business Ideas for Sharing newsletter on LinkedIn - 1 December 2024 - includes #innovation and #enterprise stories from UKTN / Tech Educators / Work In Norwich / Department for Business and Trade / Agri-TechE / Startup Coalition and more - plus #career opportunities in #Suffolk and #Norfolk. 😎