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“This unique program for London will invigorate music tech founders and the investment scene, addressing the critical challenge of scaling successfully. We are thrilled to bring our eight years of pioneering experience at Abbey Road Red, offering mentorship in the iconic setting of Abbey Road Studios. This initiative aims to inspire and support both founders and investors throughout their journey, celebrating their achievements and learning along the way.” - Sally Davies, Managing Director, Abbey Road Studios   This week BPI (British Phonographic Industry) launched a new programme called Grow Music, designed to help start-ups based in London prepare their product and teams to scale globally and add that value to the music industry.   The dual strand programme to nurture both start-ups and aspiring investors who could help their journeys is supported by London & Partners and Abbey Road Red is one of BPI's launch partners alongside Anthony David King, Angel Investing School, UKBlackTech, and Measure of Music.   Throughout the programme our Red team will be working with the project team to find and mentor founders and investors while celebrating their achievements and learning journeys with events in Studio Three and a gala awards ceremony in Studio Two.   Scale-aspiring start-ups with HQ's in London, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4VjDJKG

🚨 This week is the week! 🚨 We are excited to let you know that "Tech Back Your Bits!" is happening this weekend at the The London Vagina Museum! Our full panel has been announced, and we are delighted to welcome these incredible experts: • Dr. Shakir Mohamed – Director of Research at Google DeepMind, specialising in both technical and sociotechnical aspects of AI. Shakir's influential work spans healthcare, #education, and more, earning him a spot in TIME 100 most influential people in #AI. • Dr. Maryam Mehrnezhad – Associate Professor at the Royal Holloway, University of London, specialising in #InformationSecurity Engineering. Dr. Mehrnezhad leads an international research group focusing on security and privacy in FemTech, enhancing tech safety for women. • Dr. Nikolaos Koukopoulos – Research Fellow at UCL Computer Science, specialising in technology-facilitated abuse in intimate partner violence. With prior experience as a Crime Analyst at the National Crime Agency (NCA), Nikolaos is deeply involved in researching and combating tech-abuse. • Dr. Xiao Liu, MBChB PhD – Senior Clinician Scientist at the University of Birmingham and the NHS Trust. Specialising in AI and Digital Health, Dr. Liu co-leads the Birmingham AI & Digital Health Group and advises the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on AI medical applications. 🌟 And it’s gonna be all hands on deck (see picture two 😉) at our interactive workshop, featuring live demos on AI bias, Biohacking, #FemTech cybersecurity, and #TechAbuse. Don’t miss out on your chance to attend the evening panel that follows – Last few tickets available here >> https://lnkd.in/emHPEE_w 📅 Date: Saturday 13th July 📍 Location: The London Vagina Museum 🎟️ Tickets: Gain access to both the afternoon workshop (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and the evening panel (7:30 PM onwards) with tickets here: https://lnkd.in/emHPEE_w 🤖 This will be a unique opportunity to engage with leaders in the field, experience cutting-edge tech, and participate in vital discussions about #AIbias, #queer data, FemTech security challenges, and technology-facilitated abuse. Finally, a special thank you to all our funders and supporters at the UnLtd Foundation, Tim Lages, UKBlackTech, UCL, UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences, UCL Engineering, and the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering and all our wonderful volunteers for supporting the event: Eden Ruffell, Frederick Renyard, Mustafa Jaafar, Chloe He, Adrian de León and Will Stockley! Royal Society of Medicine Royal College of Physicians Royal College of General Practitioners Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG RCEMLearning Royal College of Emergency Medicine Royal College of Nursing - Company #TechBackYourBits #FemTech #AI #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #MedTech #TechSafety #MedicalDevices #QueerData #Biohacking #VaginaMuseum #EmergingTech #PublicEngagement #Innovation #TechForGood #LGBTQ+ #PublicEngagement #DigitalHealth

Exciting news for the music industry! 🎵🚀 BPI (British Phonographic Industry) has teamed up with London & Partners and Grow London to launch Grow Music, an early-stage innovation programme set to position London as a hub for music tech, innovation, and growth! Grow Music brings together music industry leaders and innovators including Abbey Road Studios Red, Anthony David King, UKBlackTech, Measure of Music and Angel Investing School to support London-based start-ups and train new angel investors. Janet Coyle CBE, managing director of Grow London at London & Partners, said: “In London the creative industries, technology and finance intersect more closely than anywhere else in the world – making it one of the best places to start a music technology company. The launch of Grow Music is incredibly exciting and the programme will be instrumental in supporting growing companies to make the most out of what London has to offer.” The 12-week programme will: 🎧 Support 25 music tech SMEs with mentoring, networking, and pitch events 💡 Deliver a 5-week Angel Investing School to cultivate new investors 🌐 Launch a investor hub for early-stage music tech companies to gain access to the music industry and investors Ready to take your music tech start-up to the next level? Read more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/4bKIojK ✨

Grow Music is a scale-up and growth programme for new technologies, innovations and ideas to support the music industry in collaboration with leading music industry partners. Grow Music is brought to you by BPI (British Phonographic Industry) Insight & Innovation, Abbey Road Studios Red, Anthony David King, Angel Investing School, Measure of Music and UKBlackTech powered by Grow London & London & Partners The programme is actively seeking companies, founders and innovators from under-represented backgrounds including those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities (hidden or physical) and women-led enterprises. Grow Music will begin with a free to access 12-week business support programme for London-based companies working in music or music-adjacent technologies, innovation or new ideas. Applications are now open for SMEs, founders and innovators to join the hybrid programme, kicking off at London’s Abbey Road Studios on 14 and 15 September 2024. Applications will remain open from 9th July 2024 – 30th August 2024. To apply please click here: https://lnkd.in/dsU-h_Qr Or email growmusic@bpi.co.uk for further information on criteria and on the programme content. You can sign up below to join the Grow Music mailing list, and hear first about any new developments, the final list of mentors, keynote speakers and workshop facilitators, and to get access to information webinars and any in person meet ups: https://lnkd.in/dgyZCtcp If you are interested in hearing more about Grow Music, please sign up to our online information webinar, scheduled to take place Tuesday 16th July at 11am BST. This session will be recorded and shared with everyone who signs up. Details here: https://lnkd.in/dC7aMHMD Leon N. Amalie Briden Andy Ayim MBE Karim Fanous Anthony Achille Christine Osazuwa Dr Jo Twist OBE (she/her) Sophie Jones Richard_ C. Phil Benson Mark Martin ⭐️

We're excited to extend our deadline and offer two distinct pathways which you could apply: 🚀Pathway 1: Web Development - Online Fast Track Deadline: 22nd July 2024 📍Teaching Dates: 15th /22nd /29th July 2024 📍Details: A 4-day fast track featuring 1-hour Advanced Creative Coding lectures with small group tutorials led by CCI tutors. 🚀Pathway 2: Data Science & Natural Language Processing for Creative Industries 📍Deadline: 29th July 2024 📍Teaching Dates: Data Science module (5th August – 9th September) and NLP module (9th September – 13th October) 📍Details: You can apply just for the Data Science module. However, the Data Science module is mandatory if you wish to attend the NLP module, as NLP builds on Data Science. Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills! 📢Please share with anyone that you may be interested. — Application Now Open: https://peckhamdaz.com

Navigating the tech industry as a Black woman presents unique challenges, often amplified by systemic discrimination. When we speak up, our motivations can sometimes be unfairly scrutinised, shifting focus away from the issues we highlight. Hope lies in preparation and support. For Black women considering raising concerns at work, developing a clear plan and connecting with supportive peers, organisations or trusted advisors is crucial. Solidarity and support can drive the tech industry towards a more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/e4XQqiFM #BlackWomenInTech #DiversityInTech 

🚀 Exciting News! Our F100 Growth Fund programme in partnership with Sky is now accepting applications until 21st July. Don't miss out – Only 3 weeks left to apply! Don't miss out – Only 3 weeks left to apply! Are you a Black business owner ready to scale? Don’t miss this chance to: ✔ Pitch for up to £15,000 in equity-free funding and 12 month-free Sky Business broadband and phone package ✔ Gain access to supply chains, connections and insights from world class operators ✔ Participate in a bespoke 10-week programme of workshops ✔ Present your business to investors and VCs ✔ Receive mentorship and coaching from renowned business leaders #lifeatsky #BEO #BlackBusiness #FutureGrowthFund