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Little black book: the tech scene - Enterprise initiatives

SeedCamp

Started by venture capitalist Saul Klein, SeedCamp brings together the cream of Europe and the USA's tech entrepreneurs, investors, marketers and product developers to show the next generation of talent how it's done. The week-long series of events usually attracts around 500 applicants, but open to just 20 entrepreneurs who are allowed to compete for seed funding from some of the world's top investors. While usually, around five teams walk away with the prize which includes a £50,000 investment and a three-month bootcamp, it's the taking part which really counts. In the words of SeedCamp's Reshma Sohoni: "The beauty of Seedcamp is that a start-up can fill his or her rolodex in one day with quality business contacts that it would normally take five years to build."
Find it: At seedcamp.com.

Digital Mission

Organised by digital media organisation Chinway and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Digital Mission is a series of trade missions which take UK technology startups to various locations in the US to show them how they do things across the pond. Missions typically include masterclasses, networking, marketing support, and meetings with all-important contacts. While applications are closed for this year's trip to LA and San Francisco, the deadline for the November's trip to New York is September 18. Be prepared, though - competition for the limited number of places is fierce.
Find it: At chinwag.com/digitalmission