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Deep Tech is affecting people’s lives without them even knowing it.

Deep Tech sounds like a character from the X-Files right? While it’s not a covert government agency, Deep Tech is affecting people’s lives without them even knowing it, but it’s not something we need to be afraid of. There are lots of very technical and wordy definitions of Deep Tech, but essentially it means technology that has an engineering aspect while having a demonstrable impact on people’s daily lives. Rather than a disruptive technology, like AirBnB or Deliveroo – apps that alter a service that already existed – a Deep Tech breakthrough could use technology to cure cancer or expand space travel. AirBnB is an intangible app, while Deep Tech often involves robots or breakthroughs in scientific or medical equipment. Good examples are artificial wombs to increase the survival chances of premature babies, or brain implants to improve the independence of stroke victims. It’s not just medical advancements that are benefitting from Deep Tech, but improvements to smart homes and c...

Event: nor(DEV), TechEast & Barclays Eagle Lab present the digital technology showcase

Event: nor(DEV), TechEast & Barclays Eagle Lab present the digital technology showcase When: Monday, 29th October @ 6.30pm Where: The King's Centre, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/Norfolk-Developers-NorDev/events/252875683/ Ever thought that technology could help your business but weren’t sure how? Have you wanted to talk to experts about the advantages of business software but were afraid of being given a hard sell? Do you have questions about software and technology but were unsure who to ask? Our Technology Showcase is here to help! Norfolk Developers, along with TechEast and the Barclays Eagle Lab Norwich have put together an evening of talks and introductions to help companies access technology firms on an informal basis. No sales pitches, no pushy sales people, just information and introductions. The evening will be free from complicated jargon and tech-speak and questions are actively encouraged! This is an evening desig...

Calling Companies - Showcase your Tech at Sync the City 54 Hour Startup event

Sync the City is a great event in which you can promote, share and test your API's, Tools and Services.  You could provide the vital ingredient that helps the startup teams Build & Launch a Startup in 54 Hours, and win the amazing cash prizes on offer! Sync the City 2018 is a 54 Hour event that brings together local entrepreneurs, developers, business managers, marketing gurus, graphic artists, students to pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams around those ideas, and work to develop a working prototype, demo & final pitch (to win cash prizes). More details syncthecity.com In the past, we have had companies providing free access to address lookup API's, customer surveying services, hosting services, sentiment analysis API's and much more.  Its a great opportunity to publicise your own SDK / APIs / Products to be used at the event, and put them to the test and get direct feedback. If you are interested in getting involved, then email syncthecity...

Win an Echo Dot with Naked Element at the Norfolk Chamber B2B

On Thursday 11th October Naked Element will be making its yearly pilgrimage to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual B2B event at Norwich City Football Club. We’re looking forward to seeing clients old and new, meeting new people and most of all YOU! This year we have stand number 85 on Top of the Terrace (Level 2). All of the Naked Element team will be on the stand at various points throughout the day and we’ll looking forward to Rain Crowson helping us out at lunchtime and during the afternoon. We’ll be raffling an Echo Dot in exchange for your business card and offering new potential clients £500 off their projects over £10,000. Come and see us, we’re looking forward to seeing you!