Business News http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/business-news-viewer/rss admin 2011-03-28T08:19:26Z Small business growth boosted by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme – new report http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/small-business-growth-boosted-by-goldman-sachs-10000-small-businesses A report produced by UCL and four other leading academic institutions examining the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme reveals how small businesses could be the key to getting the UK economy back on its feet - if the country’s high growth small businesses can realize their full potential and catch up with their international counterparts. Melissa Lamptey 2013-04-23T07:44:28Z Lastminute talks lean innovation strategy, plans Tripbod integration after email trial http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/lastminute-talks-lean-innovation-strategy-plans-tripbod-integration-after-email-trial Tripbod, founded by UCL Alumna, Sally Broom, are entering a new deal with lastminutecom , after a successful trial period. Melissa Lamptey 2013-04-11T10:29:20Z 10,000 Small Businesses: Training and Growth Programme for London’s Most Promising Small Businesses http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/10000-small-businesses-4 UCL, one of the top ten universities in the world, and the Goldman Sachs Foundation are running briefing sessions to learn more about the successful 10,000 Small Businesses programme. As there are only 2 briefings for this cohort, places are now limited. Melissa Lamptey 2013-03-11T15:03:08Z Winners of London Entrepreneur’s challenge storm to victory http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/winners-of-londonentrepreneurs-challenge-storm-to-victory Seven companies run by undergraduate and postgraduate students across London and alumni from some of the capital’s most prestigious institutions have been announced as winners of the 2012 London Entrepreneur’s Challenge . Melissa Lamptey 2012-12-17T08:33:14Z UCL hosts Advanced Technology showcase http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/ucl-hosts-advanced-technology-showcase UCL hosted an Advanced Technology Showcase this week to demonstrate how partnerships between universities and business can help them to grow. Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-24T14:00:39Z The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/goldman-sachs-10000-small-businesses-programme UCL is delighted to announce that the next application for The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme is now open. Funded by Goldman Sachs and delivered by UCL, this is a fantastic opportunity for companies wanting to expand and grow. Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-11T13:46:19Z UCL research student’s business rides to victory in Dragon’s Den http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/ucl-research-students-business-rides-to-victory-in-dragons-den UCL PhD student Art Stavenka, 26, and his business partner Kiryl Chykeyuk, a PhD student at Oxford University, have secured £90,000 in funding after appearing on BBC2’s Dragon’s Den . Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-09T09:27:12Z 10,000 Small Businesses: Training and Growth Programme for London’s Most Promising Small Businesses http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/10000-small-businesses-2 UCL, one of the top-ten universities in the world, and the Goldman Sachs Foundation, are delighted to announce the second London intake for their exciting new programme of training and mentoring to help high-potential small businesses reach new levels of growth and boost profits. Melissa Lamptey 2012-04-13T08:54:46Z Next Generation Finance Consortium Open Forum http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/next-generation-finance-consortium-open-forum The Next Generation Finance Consortium showcase is coming to UCL on the 13th April. The whole gang including new member James Meeking CEO of Funding Circle (featured in the Financial Times ) will be here and tickets are free. Melissa Lamptey 2012-04-04T11:17:37Z UCL 2012-04-13T09:00:00Z 2012-04-13T11:00:00Z It’s California Dreaming for the President of UCL Enterprise Society http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/california-dreaming-for-the-president-of-ucl-enterprise-society Ahmad Bakhiet knew he was in Silicon Valley when the driver of the cab he was taking to his hotel asked: “What start-up are you working on now?” Ahmad says: “That would never happen in London.” Melissa Lamptey 2012-04-03T13:01:40Z Prime Minister’s speech on life sciences http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/prime-ministers-speech-on-life-sciences Professor Malcolm Grant, UCL President and Provost, response to the Prime Minister's speech. There was much for a leading biomedical university like UCL to welcome in the Prime Minister’s speech last week on the life sciences, and in the three accompanying policy papers. Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/10000-small-businesses-deadline APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight on Friday 9th December 2011 . Apply online via www.ucl.ac.uk/10ksb Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
 Briefing Session 4 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/10000-small-businesses-briefing-session Due to popular demand we are holding a further briefing session for the 10,000 Small Businesses Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z UCLB Agrees Exclusive Licence Deal With The Linde Group http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/uclb-agrees-exclusive-licence-deal-with-the-linde-group UCLB has agreed an exclusive licence with the world-leading gases and engineering company The Linde Group for a process to separate and purify single-wall nanotubes. Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z John Sprange & MindDice wins Care Innovator Award http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/minddice-wins-care-innovator-award SMILE is proud to announce that John Sprange has won a Care Innovator award for his work in developing MindDice . John came on board with SMILE in July 2011 and has since worked hard to bring his product to market. Melissa Lamptey 2010-10-14T10:32:13Z New Training and Growth Programme for London’s Most Promising Small Businesses http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/10000-small-businesses UCL, one of the top-ten universities in the world, and the Goldman Sachs Foundation, are delighted to announce the launch of 10,000 Small Businesses UK, a programme designed to unlock the economic and job creation potential of small businesses and social enterprises. Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z IP boost for students http://www.ucl.ac.uk/enterprise/enterprise-news/ip-boost-for-students Tim Barnes, Executive Director of UCL Advances, praises universities who are fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs by giving students full rights to their research's intellectual property (IP). admin Melissa Lamptey 2011-03-15T11:29:14Z