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.
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Innovation centre Future Space contributes £56 million to economy
UWE Bristol’s Future Space is marking its 10th anniversary after generating £136 million in investment, contributing £56 million to the economy, and supporting 178 high-tech businesses.
Over the past decade, the innovation centre has helped create nearly 1,000 skilled jobs, launch hundreds of new products and strengthen collaboration between businesses, researchers and students, cementing its role as a key driver of innovation in the South West.
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Forceteck partners with elite sprint team to advance AI-powered coaching
South West sports technology company Forceteck has become the official technical partner of Team Air, one of Europe’s leading elite sprint training environments.
The partnership will see Forceteck’s AI-powered biomechanics platform support world-class coaches and athletes with real-time performance insights, helping bridge the gap between sports science and day-to-day coaching.
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University of Bath spinout secures funding to advance cancer therapeutics
University of Bath spinout Revolver Therapeutics has raised £572,000 to accelerate the development of its pioneering peptide-based cancer treatments.
The investment will support the company’s work on innovative therapies targeting colorectal cancer, helping to advance breakthrough research with the potential to tackle diseases that have long resisted conventional treatments.
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Bristol MedTech firm raises £3m to advance AI-powered epilepsy diagnosis
Bristol-based Neuronostics has secured £3 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its digital biomarker platform, helping improve the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
The investment will support NHS adoption, US regulatory approval and further development of the company’s AI-powered technology, which analyses brain activity to provide faster, more accurate clinical insights.
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FinTech West partners with Finbridge to help South West fintechs grow faster
FinTech West has partnered with Finbridge Global to help South West fintech companies reduce paperwork and speed up introductions to investors and financial institutions through a single verified company profile.
The initiative will also create a live map of the region’s fintech ecosystem, making it easier to showcase innovative businesses and attract investment.
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