Technology

Chance for firms to have their say on the future skills that will be needed across the region

October 5, 2023
By
Chance for firms to have their say on the future skills that will be needed across the region

Bath area businesses are being urged to share their views on the skills needed by their industry to help build a stronger economy for the West of England. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, will use the feedback from firms to draw up its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Over the...

Read more »

New name for NHS body boosting patient care in the West of England through innovation

October 3, 2023
By
New name for NHS body boosting patient care in the West of England through innovation

The organisation tasked with putting healthcare innovation at the heart of the NHS in Bath and across the West of England has rebranded following its relicensing for a further five years. The West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has become Health Innovation West of England to better reflect its role in delivering...

Read more »

SETsquared’s ground-breaking scale-up programme on track to boost UK economy by £1.3bn

September 22, 2023
By
SETsquared’s ground-breaking scale-up programme on track to boost UK economy by £1.3bn

A scheme to support fast-growing firms launched by globally acclaimed business incubator SETsquared is set to contribute around £1.3bn to UK economy, according to new research. University of Bath-supported SETsquared’s Scale-Up Programme, which began in 2018, supports innovative, expanding businesses to raise public and private investment to collaborate on research and development (R&D). More...

Read more »

Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

September 15, 2023
By
Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

Bath Business Conference returns later this month after last year’s success, with organisers Bath BID expanding it into a day-long event with inspiring workshops and networking opportunities. 2022’s conference was attended by nearly 200 local businesses, who came together to raise pressing issues facing their operations. Taking place on 29 September at the Apex...

Read more »

From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

August 31, 2023
By
From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

A former cabinet minister, a human rights activist and a psychotherapist are among the nine speakers lined up for this year’s TEDxBath.  Taking place on Saturday 14 October, the event will also include three live acts and engaging exhibitions under the theme of ‘Unlimited’. Organisers promise an “uplifting and energetic day packed with ideas worth sharing” for...

Read more »

Truespeed overcomes rural signal blackspot to keep festival-goers and traders connected

August 16, 2023
By
Truespeed overcomes rural signal blackspot to keep festival-goers and traders connected

Thousands of festival-goers at one of the region’s best-loved summer gatherings stayed connected despite its location in a notorious data no-go area – thanks to the efforts of Bath-based full-fibre broadband provider Truespeed. The firm provided the network and wi-fi connectivity for Valley Fest, the three-day celebration of music, food and relaxation in the...

Read more »

Awards that have recognised some of Bath’s top tech firms return with call-out for new entrants

August 11, 2023
By
Awards that have recognised some of Bath’s top tech firms return with call-out for new entrants

Rapid-growth tech firms from the Bath area are being invited to enter one of the sector’s longest-running annual awards schemes as it prepares to showcase another group of highly successful and innovative companies. Now in its 26th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranks the UK’s fastest-growing tech firms based on the last four years of revenue...

Read more »

New £200m regional investment fund attracts hundreds of inquiries from firms in first month

August 9, 2023
By
New £200m regional investment fund attracts hundreds of inquiries from firms in first month

More than 350 businesses from across the South West have already expressed an interest in applying for finance from a new £200m regional investment fund just weeks after its launch. The government-backed South West Investment Fund (SWIF), which was unveiled last month by the British Business Bank, aims to increase the supply and diversity...

Read more »

The LAST WORD: Duncan McKerracher, head of tech, Aer Studios

August 4, 2023
By
The LAST WORD: Duncan McKerracher, head of tech, Aer Studios

Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Duncan McKerracher, head of tech at Aer Studios, answers our 10 questions.  What was the LAST: Film you watched? My family is working their way through Star Wars and we recently watched Return of the...

Read more »

Firms urged to get their grey matter into gear for this year’s Julian House Brain of Bath quiz

August 4, 2023
By
Firms urged to get their grey matter into gear for this year’s Julian House Brain of Bath quiz

Bath homeless charity Julian House is inviting the city’s firms to sharpen up their wits and enter a team for this year’s Brain of Bath quiz. The annual event, now in its 22nd year, is a major fundraiser for the charity as well as a source of intense – but friendly – rivalry between...

Read more »

ADVERTISE HERE

Reach tens of thousands of senior business people across the Bath area for just £75 a month. Email info@bath-business.net for more information.