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Diverse startups receive bursaries to join tech incubator
Five innovative tech companies with founders from diverse ethnic backgrounds have been awarded bursaries to join a business incubator in the city.
The Breakthrough Bursary provides heavily subsidised membership to SETsquared Bristol, the University of Bristol-led tech incubator which offers bespoke business support, mentoring, coaching and investment readiness training.
The startups receiving the bursary are Gritty Talent, Inclued AI, Meixter, Milbotix and Voltric.
Marty Reid, director of SETsquared Bristol, said they are “committed to promoting tech inclusivity to unlock innovation and support growth”.
“It’s fantastic to welcome such a talented group of startups to our programme, from a platform for electric car subscriptions to a diverse talent platform for TV production,” he said.
Joyann Boyce, who is the founder of Include AI, is one of five recipients of the Breakthrough Bursary – photo: SETsquared Bristol
Bursary recipient Zeke Steer, whose business Milbotix is developing wearable technologies for use in the care of older adults and people with dementia, commented: “Since being awarded the Breakthrough Bursary, the support we’ve received from SETsquared has been instrumental in shaping our investment proposition as we ratchet up our fundraising efforts.”
Fellow recipient Joyann Boyce, who is the founder of Inclued AI, an inclusive marketing agency, added: “The startup journey can be a rollercoaster at the best of times but having expert advice and guidance can make all the difference to the success of a business.
“Receiving the Breakthrough Bursary and joining SETsquared is the guidance we need to make Inclued AI a success and we are thrilled to be part of the community.”
Two of the awarded companies, Gritty Talent and Meixter, also took part in SETsquared Bristol’s Enterprising Women pre-incubation programme before applying for the bursary.
Main photo: SETsquared Bristol
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