PODCAST: UMi speaks to Aircards and Kinewell Energy for VentureFest
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In a nutshell...
- Aircards and Kinewell Energy have been selected for the 2022 Innovation Showcase at VentureFest North East.
- VentureFest North East is part of the wider Catalysing Innovation in North East Cluster Project 2021-2023, delivered by the Innovation SuperNetwork and part-funded by ERDF.
This special episode of the podcast was recorded for the Innovation SuperNetwork as part of VentureFest North East. It features Graeme Miller, Head of Innovation at Innovation SuperNetwork, Gordon Dodd, Chief Strategy Officer of augmented reality marketing specialist Aircards, and Andrew Jenkins, CEO of renewable energy optimisation specialist, Kinewell Energy. The panellists discuss what it means to run an innovative company in the current environment, highlighting challenges around access to talent and opportunities around the productisation of services to create new revenue streams.
Listen below to find out more about:
- Why Innovation SuperNetwork launched VentureFest to help North East entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs.
- What makes the North East such a great place for new ideas, research, invention and commercialisation.
- How Aircards is deploying app-less AR technology from its offices in the UK and the US.
- How Kinewell Energy’s KLOC software is helping drive efficiency in the offshore wind and electric vehicles sectors.
- Why it's important to ask others for help when you’re starting a business.
- How to overcome perfectionism and take positive steps towards achieving your goals.
- What support is available through the Innovation SuperNetwork to help innovative start-ups.
Next steps...
- Watch this video to learn more about the web-based augmented reality experiences being developed at Aircards.
- Learn more about the Kinewell Layout Optimisation of Cable (KLOC) solution being deployed to drive efficiency for offshore wind farms.
- Expand your network and find out about the finance, support and advice available through the Innovation SuperNetwork.