Discovering Start-Ups 2011: Final Chance for Budding Entrepreneurs to Showcase Their Innovations

Strategic Insights -

The Cambridge Wireless Discovering Start-Ups 2011 competition is entering its final month, providing a rare opportunity for ambitious tech start-ups, inventors, and entrepreneurs to get in front of 25 leading investors and industry experts. The competition, supported by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), has attracted a diverse range of entrants, including a mobile app discovery application, a mobile telecoms intercom/doorbell monitoring device, and a high-performance microwave backhaul system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cambridge Wireless Discovering Start-Ups 2011 competition has a closing date of 28 October, with judging to take place on 8th December.
  • The competition offers a chance for entrepreneurs to pitch to leading venture capitalists, angels, and industry investors, including representatives from Microsoft, RIM, Nokia, and Qualcomm Ventures.
  • The competition is free to enter for companies in the East of England or Cambridge Wireless members nationally.
  • The competition rewards winners with cash prizes and free business and consultancy services.
  • Some of the latest entrants include the App damon mobile discovery application, Talking Eye, and a high-performance microwave backhaul system.

Statistics:

  • 25 leading investors and industry experts are lined up to judge the competition.
  • The competition has attracted a diverse range of entrants, including start-ups, early-stage companies, design groups, students, and academics.
  • The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has invested in the competition, with a track record of delivering considerable returns, including a mid-point return of 4.75 for every 1 invested.

Sources:

  • "Just one month left to enter Discovering Start-Ups 2011; Entry deadline approaches for budding entrepreneurs" - M2 PressWIRE, 26 September 2011 [1]
  • "Discovering Start-Ups: Winners announced" - Cambridge Wireless, 2011 [2]
  • "EEDA investment delivers returns" - EEDA, 2011 [3]
  • "Cambridge Wireless: About us" - Cambridge Wireless, [4]