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This week's Tech Seeds we have the wonderful Ben Mushen NESD talk about the three products he has built with low/no-code/AI. Teaming up with a developer after investment to take NESD to the next level. Reality vs Theory

There’s still time to get involved https://t.co/seHzz0hIta

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

That’s a wrap for the Summer Tech Seeds, thank you to all who attended over the 6 sessions. A special thank you to the speakers who have freely given their time and support landdigital, Riibon. @bluesky, Northstar SSC look forward to supporting you all in the very near future.

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Tonight is the final Tech Seeds with 10 founders pitching to their peers and potential investors. Last time Giglab pitch practiced before Thinking Digital and won it (all their own work). Connect and support your local tech startup community. https://t.co/jJaNVsqoma

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

A great talk last week by Ben Mushen NESD inspiring founders on their journey

We finish Tech Seeds with a Pitch & Social this Wednesday night. So if you would like to do a 3 min pitch in front of potential funders , it’s not too late to sign up https://t.co/LRbuhxpdbc?

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

@benmushen @InvestSundUK @SunderlandUK @northcoders @InnovationNEBIC @SunSoftCity

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

This week's Tech Seeds we have the wonderful Ben Mushen NESD talk about the three products he has built with low/no-code/AI. Teaming up with a developer after investment to take NESD to the next level. Reality vs Theory

There’s still time to get involved https://t.co/seHzz0hIta

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Thank you to Josh bluesky, an engaging Finance 101talk - never boring
Next Wednesday is Ben Mushen NESD Non-Tech Founder journey. An inspiring talk for all founders building their tech product and service.

There’s still time to get involved: https://t.co/MbfjdpVw5k

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

@BluSkyTax @DigiPathfinders @InvestSundUK @SunSoftCity

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Don’t forget, this week we have Josh from blusky with his Finance 101 for startups, looking to raise funds? An opportunity to ask questions and get investment ready. Come and join our growing tech community in Sunderland.

Still time to get involved.
https://t.co/KMNUogmI3i

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

A big thanks to Melvin Salas @Riibon for his Marketing 101 talk. #payingitforward
Tech Seeds will be back Sept 3rd with Josh @bluesky to talk about finance and how tech business can get investment ready.

There’s still time to get involved. https://t.co/pMFH8jIRf0

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Tech Seeds will have a serial founder help you with your marketing, with and without a budget. Using founders in the room as case studies to support them with marketing tips and strategy.

There’s still time to get involved. https://t.co/6YI33s8V0f

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

There’s still time to get involved. Register now and take your tech startup to the next level: https://t.co/6YI33s8V0f

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

An engaging Tech Seeds Week 2: Tech 101 talk from Jon Leighton @landdigital.
Come and join us 20th Aug, with Melvin Salas of Riibon marketing with and without a budget, supporting founders in the room with ideas for marketing their own business.
Registration details in comment

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Come and join Tech Seeds this week. Jon the MD @landdigital will talk about research, building & testing your tech idea.

Running 6pm. 13th of August in Sunderland.
Still time to get involved!
Register now and take your tech startup to the next level: https://t.co/6YI33s8V0f

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

https://t.co/9StacEEEUi 6-8pm Wednesday 13th August - 17th September. The Beam SR1 3AD pizza and soft drinks on the night. We are human and happy to chat DM for more info.

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

We’ve officially started the latest Tech Seeds Startup Programme! This week, we welcomed our latest cohort of ambitious, business ready tech founders to Week 1 Lean Canvas.
Next up: Week 2 Jon Leighton @LandDigital Tech 101 session 13th Aug 6pm. Link to register in comments.

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We wrapped up our #TechSeeds 2025 programme with the Tech Startup Social at The Beam, Sunderland!
An incredible night of pitches, energy, & feedback with our brilliant cohort & the wider NE tech community.
Thanks to all who made it! 👏
#Sunderland #PitchEvent #TechStartup

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Taking a Break!

Our guest speakers were keen to share their insights with our Tech Seeds cohort. What've you missed?

🫣 Fail Effectively with IRIS Software Group
📲 Digital marketing with Phonetic Digital

See you all after the break for the next session!

#Sunderland #Startup

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Mastering Retail & Gaming with AI💪

In our 2nd round of masterclasses, our entrepreneurs were shown how to use data & AI to understand how clients interact with their services.

A big thank you to Benjamin Sinca from @outeredge for delivering this fascinating talk!

#AI #tech

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

X- Tech Talent Expo!🚀

An amazing day ran by the Digital Careers programme at @SunSoftCity

Here are some of the highlights:

🎮 Game Design
🚨Cyber Crime
🤖 Robot dogs

🙌Thanks to the businesses that showcased what our region has to offer!

#Sunderland #STEM #STEMCareers

[Tech Startup Sunderland @TechStartupSR]

Get Started in Esports!🏅🤫

Join us for an evening exploring regional grants and opportunities available to you! The session will be led by:

👉Kallam Neale, @british_esports
👉Mark Gardner, @SunSoftCity

🔗 https://t.co/iXJYmXQndy

#Esport #Startup #Sunderland