Welcome to our weekly South West Tech News roundup, where you can get all the headlines from the past week in one place.
What has our busy tech and digital community been up to this week? From award wins and innovative breakthroughs to unmissable events and capital raised, take a moment to reflect on the hive of daily activity taking place in our region.
If you have a story to share, wizz it over to will@techspark.co – I look forward to hearing from you!
Zubr Celebrates 10 Years of Immersive Innovation
Bristol-based immersive pioneers Zubr are officially turning 10! From small beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s leading immersive tech studios, Zubr has helped shape the creative tech landscape in the South West.
As they enter their second decade, expect deep dives into their R&D work, behind-the-scenes glimpses of past projects and new announcements just around the corner.
Sign up to their newsletter to stay updated with what is coming next for Team Zubr.
Sora Aviation Lands £2.1M For eVTOL Innovation
Sora Aviation has secured £2.1M in UK Government funding via the ATI Programme to power two cutting-edge R&D projects. The Bristol-based team behind the 30-seat S-1 eVTOL aircraft is fast positioning itself as a major player in the electric aviation revolution.
They recently made the final of our Silicon Gorge competition, pitching at the Investor Showcase to a room full of potential backers as they continue to scale.
Pinkmans Bakery Improve Digital Presence With Tech For Growth
Pinkmans Bakery is levelling up its digital game, thanks to support from the Tech for Growth programme. Co-owner Ross Gibbens teamed up with marketing expert Rin Hamburgh to refine Pinkmans’ online presence and refresh their brand.
With a clear brand voice, new content pillars and a targeted social strategy, the bakery has seen a 15% boost in Instagram followers, doubled its mailing list and attracted new wholesale leads.
Ingrid Anusic Joins techSPARK as Curator & Delivery Lead for BTF+
Big news for BTF+: we’re thrilled to welcome Ingrid Anusic as our new Curator & Delivery Lead. Ingrid’s track record includes scaling Moneyhub and leading marketing at Sparkol, plus she’s a FinTech West board member.
She joins the team to help shape the evolution of BTF and shine the light on techSPARK’s festival of tech, culture and creativity.
KuasaSemi Powers Up In The Semiconductor Space
Down in Cornwall, KuasaSemi is making waves in the global semiconductor industry. With support from Innovate UK Business Growth, they’ve expanded internationally, secured over £117K in funding, and grown their team from 2 to 7.
Their innovations in Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductors are fuelling progress in clean energy, EVs and computing.