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Ignite Announces Cohort Application Dates
The application for the next cohort of Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme will be available online from January 25 through February 5. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda continues to make an impact on the local entrepreneurial landscape. A few short months ago, a total of 44 entrepreneurs representing 34 startups at various stages of development... Read more of this article
Ignite Cohort Report 15 New Full Time Jobs
Ignite Bermuda’s second cohort – who concluded their Business Accelerator Programme in June – reported an increase of 5.7% in sales, as well as 15 full time and 28 part-time jobs created. A spokesperson said, “For each Ignite Bermuda’s cohort, data is collected from the participants to track and measure the impact of the accelerator... Read more of this article
Ignite To Launch Nonprofit Sprint Programme
Ignite Bermuda is getting set to launch a nonprofit Sprint Programme in order to “enable as many community leaders as possible, empowering them to create positive impacts in their lives and businesses.” A spokesperson said, “Recognising the impact of the Third Sector in the community, Ignite will be launching its first nonprofit Sprint... Read more of this article
Ignite Reflects On Entrepreneurship Programmes
While the journey to recovery may still be a long road ahead, Ignite Bermuda said they are confident that entrepreneurs are key to strengthening our economy. A spokesperson said, “At the beginning of 2020, Ignite Bermuda was looking forward to celebrating its first anniversary on March 26th. However, by the time the date rolled around the Ignite... Read more of this article
33 Businesses Join Ignite Accelerator Programme
Ignite Bermuda announced the list of entrepreneurs who have been accepted for their January 2020 Business Accelerator Programme. 33 entrepreneurial leaders will be accelerating their businesses on the programme, effectively doubling the size of the inaugural 2019 cohort. Jennifer Adam, Wavecrest Cyniqua Anderson, Just Dreams Event Planning Tracy... Read more of this article
Four Winners For Ignite Final Pitch Competition
Ignite Bermuda – the Island’s first privately funded entrepreneurial accelerator programme – has announced the winners of its final pitch competition for its inaugural cohort. First Place Winner Alicia Kirby, of Wanderlust Explorers Ltd, a company offering dynamic tour experiences for Bermuda’s travellers Sponsored by Clarien Bank, the competition... Read more of this article
Ignite Bermuda Accepting Applications For 2020
Ignite Bermuda is now accepting applications for their January 2020 Business Accelerator Programme. A spokesperson said, “Applications can be submitted online via ignitebermuda.com until Monday 11th November – it is expected the programme will draw another large response if their first call for applications is anything to go by. “Ignite... Read more of this article
Ignite Bermuda Launches Mentor Program
Ignite Bermuda‘s first cohort of entrepreneurs commenced their programme on May 5th and Ignite is now calling for people to be an “Ignite mentor or adviser in order to share your wisdom and experience with our clients.” A spokesperson said, “We completed an incredible boot camp with an equally amazing and dynamic group. The... Read more of this article
Dragons Den Star Advises Entrepreneurs
One of the stars of the popular UK TV series Dragons’ Den met with some of Bermuda’s budding new businesses, saying the attributes of a good entrepreneur are “self-confidence and good self-esteem”. The Institute of Directors, Bermuda branch, along with KPMG, recently organized a fireside chat and question and answer session with Jenny Campbell... Read more of this article
Ignite Bermuda Appoints Sean Reel As Director
Ignite Bermuda, the island’s first privately funded business accelerator, announced the appointment of Sean Reel as Executive Director. In partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark, one of the UK’s largest operators of accelerators, the new bespoke hub aims to be the ideal environment for local entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale their businesses. “We... Read more of this article
Ignite Receives Over 100 Applications In A Week
Ignite Bermuda today announced that their business accelerator programme is off to a great start, as over one hundred applications have been submitted for entry into the facility in May. As the founders had hoped, the applications are from a broad section of the community and include a variety of ideas across all sectors; everything from new ideas for... Read more of this article
New Entrepreneurial Accelerator Launched Today
Ignite Bermuda launched the island’s “first privately funded entrepreneurial accelerator” today [March 26], with an aim to be the “ideal environment for local entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale their businesses”. It will operate as a not-for-profit organisation and all services including office space, education and... Read more of this article
