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Follow on Google News | SETsquared joins up with UKTI to help start-ups globaliseTechnology start-ups are set to get help expanding internationally thanks to a new partnership between SETsquared and UKTI (UK Trade and Investment).
By: SETsquared Technology start-ups will be able to access the services via regular drop-in clinics at its centres where SETsquared members will receive one-to-one advice sessions from UKTI international trade advisors and specific support services tailored to their needs on matters such as exporting, international business laws and raising funding internationally. SETsquared’s partnership with UKTI is set to benefit hundreds of businesses, with around 250 companies currently members of SETsquared. SETsquared’s Sarah De’Lacy said: “There are huge opportunities for UK companies, particularly those in the technology sector, to spread their wings overseas and this latest partnership will give local businesses the information and help they need to make the leap. “For small start-ups, the prospect of winning in international markets can be daunting but the success of our companies that have expanded overseas is proof of the rewards it can bring.” UKTI’s Rob Lewtas from UKTI confirmed: “SETsquared’ As well as the one-to-one clinics the new partnership will give SETsquared businesses access to wider UKTI events and programmes in the UK and overseas. SETsquared is a partnership between the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey which specialises in growing high tech start-ups through its incubation programme and other acceleration services. Its business incubation programme is ranked the best in Europe and second in the world and over the last decade it has developed over 1,000 high tech start-ups that have generated some £1bn in investment. ENDS About SETsquared: SETsquared is a partnership between the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey which specialises in growing high tech start-ups through its incubation programme and other acceleration services. It provides mentoring, access to investors and corporates and a wide range of industry experts through its network and training programmes. Its business incubation programme is ranked the best in Europe and second in the world and over the last decade it has developed over 1,000 high tech start-ups that have generated some £1bn in investment. It provides services from its innovation centres at the five universities but also supports companies virtually, giving every member access to the world leading business support. Find out more at www.setsquared.co.uk For further information please contact: Laura Downton at Carswell Gould T: 023 80 238001 E: laura[at]carswellgould[ Distributed on behalf of SETsquared by NeonDrum news distribution service (http://www.neondrum.com) End
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