From today until 30th April, we are inviting digital and technology startup companies to enter the Thinking Digital Startup Competition. Up to 10 companies will be shortlisted to give a 3 minute startup pitch before a panel of renowned industry judges and a 500 strong voting audience on Tuesday 21st May during the preconference activities of Thinking Digital. Every shortlisted company receives a free registration to the Thinking Digital Livecast Lounge and a free 12-month license for Sage One’s easy to use, jargon-free Accounts software. Expert presentation coaching from Sage One is also available for every shortlisted entry.
The top two startups, as chosen by the audience and the Judges Panel, advance to the final competition which will occur before the live audience of the Thinking Digital Conference. The delegates of Thinking Digital will then choose the final winner.
Startups can enter online at… info.uk.sageone.com/tdc-startup-competition
Paul Lancaster of Sage One said, “The Sage One team are huge fans of Thinking Digital, which is a hotbed for creativity, collaboration and innovation. Championing enterprise is at the heart of Sage One and we’re well aware of the huge entrepreneurial talent rife throughout the UK. Unearthing and supporting this talent is something we are always keen to invest in and we’re looking forward to seeing the finalists pitching on stage in the Thinking Digital competition. ”
Herb Kim of Thinking Digital said, “For a conference that’s about ‘technology, ideas & our future’ it’s essential to us that we embrace technology startups and all they are doing for the future of Britain. We’re elated to have the support this year of Sage, one of the most successful startups that the UK has ever produced and a leader in understanding the needs of businesses to help them grow.”
The Startup Competition is free to attend for all Thinking Digital ticket holders. For information on how to register please go to www.thinkingdigital.co.uk/register
Thinking Digital 2013 takes place on 21st -23rd May on Tyneside at the Sage Gateshead. Thinking Digital is a three-day event drawing together exceptional talent from the worlds of technology, media, science, industry and the arts. Since its creation in 2008, Thinking Digital Conference has grown steadily and now attracts nearly 700 participants annually.
