Welcome to TechHub!
So, what on earth is TechHub?
TechHub is a new and exciting project to create a physical space for tech startups in London reaching out to entrepreneurs across the UK, Europe, the US and beyond.
We are planting our stake in the ground to create an amazing new community space which will reflect the vibrancy of the technology scene. And we're going to consult with the tech community over the creation of this resource.
TechHub will be affordable and accessible, with a great environment to bring together the right people in one place - the people who really do want to 'change the world' through their businesses.
Our space will be in the Hoxton/Shoreditch/Old Street area of London where there is an existing cluster of tech startups. The exact location will be revealed in due course.
We'll be opening up a limited number of special founder memberships within the next month. So keep your eyes glued here, email Elizabeth or follow us on Twitter @TechHub for announcements. (BTW, if this site looks unfinished, that's because it is - stay tuned). Here's more about us.
For more information on how you can become a member, a partner or sponsor of TechHub get in touch now.
Among others, TechHub has received words of support from:
TechCrunch
Robert Scoble, Top 100 blogger
Loic Le Meur, founder of Seesmic & LeWeb
Nic Brisbourne, Venture Capitalist with DFJ Espirit
Frederic Court, partner in Advent Ventures
...and many more.
LATEST NEWS:
Make a video about why you want TechHub
to happen - and you will be entered into a draw
to win a free membership for a year
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Here's a list of the latest videos
Chris Steiner: "TechHub rocks".
Chris Steiner from Siondo likes TechHub for the opportunities it presents to connect entrepreneurs, investors and the media, also because TechHub Rocks!
Apparently his driver thinks TechHub rocks as well, and they're in India. It's possible that the driver is acting I suppose, but we'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
TechHub update - exciting stuff!
Well, we're eating, breathing and sleeping TechHub at the moment, getting things ready to open our doors as soon as possible.
We've been chatting to government again, at the UKTI and we have a meeting with Lord Davies coming up, and we're talking to companies that want to come on board as founding partner sponsors.
Some exciting companies are interested in getting involved, and we're still open to new approaches. Whether you want to engage with the start-up community, you offer products or services just perfect for small and growing tech companies, or you're a large corporate that wants to tap into the innovation culture, get in touch to have a chat.
We're hoping to see TechHub London opening in late March, so keep an eye out here and @TechHub for publication of our desk and membership rates, and the launch of our founder memberships. Thanks to everyone who's emailed, eager to snap up one of the limited memberships - there'll be news very soon!
As so many of you have submitted fabulous videos telling us why you want TechHub, I leave you with this video featuring my less-than-glamorous early-morning visage as I work from bed at far too early on a weekend morning...
Shaa Wasmund: Why TechHub? Because you’re worth it!
Shaa Wasmund has five reasons why she wants TechHub:
1. A place to beat the Americans
2. Good, affordable office space for startups.
3. As a place for face to face collaboration.
4. To extend 'Silicon Roundabout'.
5. Because you're worth it!
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Sandy McKinnon from PenTech Ventures Supports TechHub
Sandy McKinnon from PenTech Ventures wants TechHub to help provide a fast track for interesting ideas and a meeting place for like minded people.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Barbara and Nicolas from YooMoot want TechHub for 10 Reasons
Barbara Nowacka and Nicolas Holzapfel from YooMoot have made this great video giving 10 reasons why they want TechHub.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Simone from The Next Women wants TechHub
Simone Brummelhuis is from The Next Women, an organization which is very spread out geographically and want TechHub for a place to meet up.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Charlie wants TechHub for Day to Day networking in London
Charlie Cox doesn't mention the python under the shed he works in with Sophie Cox so I guess it doesn't bother him. He wants TechHub to take the networking scene in London to a new level by being a local place to meet people on a day to day basis.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Why we need TechHub - Charlie from Worldeka from Charlie Cox on Vimeo.
Nigel from HubDub wants a Silicon Valley for Europe
Nigel Eccles from HubDub thinks that TechHub is a great idea because it will help create a strong community for the European startup scene, akin to Silicon Valley.
Make your own video and tweet it @TechHub to go into a draw to win free membership of TechHub for a year - somewhere to work and connect with tech entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Welcome to TechHub intern Alex Good
We're very excited to have the fabulous Alex on board as the first TechHub intern. He's helping us with all kinds of things from to furniture research to blogging, so you'll be hearing more from him right here.
Here's a bit more about Alex...
"Nut (me) Shell
My name is Alex Good, at the moment I'm a third year student of theoretical physics at Queen Mary University London. As an academic pursuit physics is very satisfying, but the technological applications of science have always been more interesting in real life than the hard slog of trying to answer questions about the universe, by which I mean doing maths.
So, I've been building an iphone application with a friend, I've learnt a bunch of programming languages (mostly to satisfy curiosity, but they come in handy now and again) and I spend far too much time playing with new web technologies on my phone or laptop, which runs kubuntu at the moment, if anyone's interested.
TechHub is an opportunity for me to find out if I want to work, or start a business in web technology, its also a project which I think (from my vicarious, outside perspective) London needs and which I am excited to be involved in.
Right now I'm finding information about some of the smaller details of setting up TechHub, such as what coffee machine can service 150 people with the right coffee at the right price."
It looks like we'll probably take on at least one other intern, so if you're keen, check out the details and get in touch. If you've already applied and we haven't emailed you yet, don't worry, we have your details and will be in touch soon.
TechHub supports the DEC Appeal for Haiti & #TechHaiti
When a disaster unfolds we often wonder how we can help personally. It's easy to feel like you can't give enough to really make a difference, but there are things you can do, right now.
The first thing to do is give money, whatever you can. The DEC Appeal has made it easy: if you're in the UK, text GIVE to 70077 to donate £5, or visit the DEC Haiti donation page online.
The next thing to do is to tell others. You can do this via your blog or website with banners that are available on the Chinwag site.
Third, give your time and skills. If you have technical skills to offer, tweet the details using the #TechHaiti hashtag. You can also attend Crisis Camp Haiti, organised by Crisis Commons that maintains a network of technology volunteers to respond to specific needs.
Spread the word.
