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Digital Mission New York 08 finalists revealed

Deirdre Molloy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:33:37 +0100

Now the judging is over, we're hugely pleased to announce which UK companies will be going on the Digital Mission to New York and the Web 2.0 Expo next month from 14th-19th September...

B View - http://www.bview.co.uk

Digital Mission companies coming soon...

Sam Michel — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:27:08 +0100

Like any good web project, it always takes a fraction longer than you think it's going to.

The judging process is now over and the team are beavering away contacting the successful companies. With a bit of luck, a following wind and some fast and furious email activity the official list of successful Digital Mission companies will be released tomorrow.

Digital Mission Judgement Day

Sam Michel — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:17:02 +0100

OK, so it's probably time I caged my inner drama queen, but that shouldn't detract from a very important day in the build-up to the Digital Mission to NYC. Judgement day, of sorts.

Digital Mission to New York FAQ

Sam Michel — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:13:00 +0100

There's only a short while left to get applications in for the Digital Mission to NYC (deadline today, Wed 23rd July) and there's been heaps of questions about the mission itself. The team have been working flat out over the last few days to respond to email and phone queries.

The main queries have been gathered together and summarised here, which hopefully will be useful for companies thinking about applying for the New York mission, but also those wanting to better understand the hows, whys and wherefores of the application process and the mission itself.

Digital Mission announces stellar advisory board

Sam Michel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:34:00 +0100

Wise counsel from external experts is certainly a factor in creating a successful business. Their mission is to help whittle down the applications (don't forget the deadline is Wed 23rd July to get yours in), and help shape the Digital Mission so that the successful companies get the absolute maximum benefit from the trip.

Digital Mission is extremely fortunate to benefit from the considerable wisdom of our expert advisory board...

Seedcamp applications now open

Sam Michel — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:18:03 +0100

Digital Mission partners, Seedcamp have just opened their application process, with entries accepted until 10th August. Details of the entry criteria and how to apply is available from their website and blog.

Applications open for Digital Mission to NYC

Sam Michel — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:24:07 +0100

"It's alive!", as any good horror movie actor would scream. The application form for the Digital Mission to Web2.0 Expo in NYC is now officially open.

APPLY NOW
Closing Date: midnight, Wed, 23rd July

Techcrunch UK on board with Digital Mission

Sam Michel — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:09:07 +0100

Great news for the Digital Mission to NYC, we're delighted to welcome Techcrunch UK our official blog partner. In addition to what we're anticipating will be a deluge of purple prose about the companies qualifying for the expedition, the inimitable Mike Butcher is lending his considerable skills to the advisory board.

Wanna go to the Web 2.0 Expo in New York or SXSW Interactive?

Deirdre Molloy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:56:41 +0100

It’s official and finally I can talk about it! Chinwag has teamed up with the UKTI to take UK digital SMEs on trade missions to New York and Austin, Texas coinciding with two of the world’s most celebrated web events – the Web 2.0 Expo and SXSW Interactive.

The NYC mission coinciding with the Web 2.0 Expo runs 14-19 September 2008.

Chinwag takes UK digital SMEs on trade tours to New York and Texas!

Deirdre Molloy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:31:29 +0100

PRESS RELEASE: London, UK, Wednesday 9 July 2008. Digital SMEs are set for a business boost in the shape of a chance to visit the renowned Web 2.0 Expo in New York in September 2008 and the vibrant SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas in March 2009, thanks to a trade mission organised by Chinwag for UKTI (UK Trade & Investment).