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Allia Future Business Centre has officially launched its Future 20 Incubator programme, set to support 20 inspiring businesses that tackle global and local challenges in an innovative way. The goal of the programme is to give a leg- up to start-ups working to address UN Sustainable Development Goals, from clean energy to gender equality, helping them to develop and scale up to create maximum impact. Among the successful candidates were Phycofeeds, which generates THE FUTURE 20
solar bio oil and feedstocks from waste; Greater Change, which provides opportunities for homeless people through empathetic crowdfunding, and Wearth, an online shopping platform for all things eco and sustainable. These ventures will receive a bespoke package of strategic support and practical business advice, plus mentorship, introductions to funders, free workspace and prototyping facilities and more. Caroline Hyde, CEO of Allia Future Business Centres, said: “We were
delighted to finally meet our Future 20! This new incubator isn’t about creating a structured programme, but fully understanding what each venture needs to move forward individually. We will work with our network of partners to access and leverage these requirements, building a bespoke package of support for each company. We are truly excited to see what we can achieve collaboratively over the next year.” futurebusinesscentre.co.uk
July sees the unveiling of Acropolis: a major new event space at Gonville & Caius college. Available for hire across a fifteen-month period, the venue is a modern, sophisticated 2150 square foot marquee structure with solid sides that’s suitable for conferences, weddings or social gatherings. Its name is a reference to its architectural shape and multiple glass sides around its linked hexagonal structures,
providing outdoor views into the gardens and mirroring the open aspect of the ancient citadel. Rather than overlooking Athens, though, guests will be treated to views of the pretty gardens of Harvey Court at Caius, tucked away in the very heart of the city centre. Capacity is 100 cabaret style or 180 theatre style, with AV equipment included. cai.cam.ac.uk
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