Lift off to find Torbay's hi-tech stars of the future
The Lift Off initiative will help find the hi-tech stars of tomorrow, with the EPIC Accelerator Programme designed to help selected technology start-up companies achieve measurable progress.
There was standing room only as a special initiative was launched in Paignton to find the hi-tech stars of tomorrow.
The EPIC Accelerator Programme was launched at the White Rock complex, which is home to many of the pioneering and world-leading companies forming the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster.
The Accelerator is designed to help selected technology start-up companies achieve measurable progress across areas including product development, IP, investment, customers, Research and Development, collaboration, employment and commercial growth.
EPIC director Rich Scutt opened the event to a packed meeting.
It included a panel of experts offering advice to those considering a life and career in hi-tech - Matt Blay, of Superb Media, Chris Wardle, of G&H and chair of the Cluster, and Phil Mitchell from Bay Photonics.
The Accelerator programme will include mentoring, business support, and potential financial support to facilitate growth/development activities. Shared co-working office space including workstations and meeting rooms will be available later in the programme.
The panel told of their experiences of building and developing their businesses, the challenges they have faced and how EPIC’s facilities, connections and support have helped them along the way.
If you are a tech start-up interested in joining the programme, please email me for an application form: [email protected]