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Shaping the future of tech
Bristol’s tech entrepreneurs continue to reach new heights on the international stage, securing the city’s reputation as the home of innovation.
Silas Adekunle, co-founder and CEO of Stoke Gifford-based Reach Robotics, has been named in the prestigious 2019 Maserati 100, published in partnership with The Sunday Times, which recognises the business people having a positive impact on the economy and society.
This follows his inclusion in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for European tech in 2018 after the company secured an exclusive deal with Apple in 2017 and is further evidence of a startup that continues to break the mould, change the future of gaming and take the global market by storm.
Silas Adekunle has been named in the 2019 Maserati 100
Founded by Silas and two friends while he was still studying at UWE Bristol, Reach Robotics created the world’s first gaming robot and has developed an augmented reality platform to inspire and educate the next generation of talent.
The startup was one of the original Future Space businesses, launched as part of the Bristol Robotics Laboratory Hardware Incubator programme.
Current resident Open Bionics is also making waves on the global stage and has recently been hailed among the world’s most innovative companies in 2019 by American business magazine Fast Company.
The startup that designs and engineers the next generation of accessible bionic limbs has been honoured among others having significant impact on industry and culture.
Open Bionics has been named among the world’s most innovative companies
Open Bionics secured £4.65m in investment funds earlier this year and continues to make headlines with its innovative work.
Samantha Payne, the company’s co-founder and chief operating officer, said: “We’re thrilled to be recognised by Fast Company as a business changing an industry.
“We’re excited to be named one of the best in Europe and are very excited to launch in the US this year.”
Future Space is described as a hub of collaboration, innovation and growth
Commenting on the success stories within the fast-growing tech sector, Marty Reid, centre director at Future Space, said: “The centre is a hub of collaboration, innovation and growth, and it’s fantastic to be part of the journeys of such amazing businesses.
“The inclusion of Reach Robotics and Open Bionics in such prestigious lists is testament to the amazing minds behind the businesses as well as to the incredible work they’re doing.”
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