Startup Networks

Description

To provide catering services to the Consortium Trust, a group of schools based in East Anglia.

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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million exclusive of VAT, for collaborative Discovery Phase Projects that meet the Round 5 challenges. This funding is from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to collaborations only.
To lead a Discovery Phase Project, you must be an Ofgem licensed electricity or gas distribution network, transmission operator, or Electricity System Operator (ESO).

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered businesses and research and technology organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million for feasibility studies. These will make supply chains more resource efficient and resilient through addressing cross cutting challenges.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size or a UK registered RTO. RTOs cannot work alone.
To work alone your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.

Description

Wivenhoe Town Council is seeking quotes from suitably qualified contractors to design, supply and install a new play area, with safety surfacing, for children aged 2-11 years at Mede Way, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9HP.
This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package.
The current Mede Way playpark contains dated play facilities in need of complete redevelopment. The area is well used by local families.

Description

New round: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS)

Description

Strip out works to allow two rooms to be made into one larger space. Extend existing medical gas supplies along with power and data in new dado. Decoration and new flooring. Supply and installation of new kitchen and storage cupboards. Forming a new WC.

Description

Chemonics Group UK Limited which is implementing the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) Project as part of international technical assistance (hereinafter referred to as Chemonics) invites you to submit a Tender for Procurement of Private Cloud Infrastructure Services for Secure Data Collection, Storage and Processing.

The selected vendor will be awarded a Purchase Order with a period of performance of 12 months.

Description

The National Trust is seeking quotations for the development of a social impact narrative document, plus supporting resources, for the final phase of our Walk Together Pathway Project.

This will involve drawing together project information, evaluation data, learnings and recommendations into a document which acts as one source of truth for stakeholders. It will be used to inform further and more tailored communications to key audience groups.

The Walk Together Pathway is a collaborative initiative led by the National Trust and 14 collaborators to address racial inequity in access to the outdoors and in outdoor leadership.

This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal.
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on
Customer name - The National Trust
All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal.

Deadline Date for Quotations: 18th February 2026 at 5.00pm GMT

Description

Seaford Town Council are seeking expressions of interest and detailed proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to design and cost options to repair or replace the Hope Gap steps, with the aim of returning them to safe public use.

Due to the anticipated high costs of the project, proposals must focus on achieving best value over the full lifespan of the steps, taking into account durability, maintenance requirements and long-term resilience.

Scope of Proposal

Proposals should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Design and costed options for repair and/or replacement of the steps

• Consideration of ecological and geological impacts

• Identification of required permissions, consents and statutory approvals

• A proposed methodology for undertaking the site works

• A programme for delivery, including identification of the optimum times of year for construction

• Where possible, suggested sources of external funding that may be available to support the works

Site Constraints

Tenderers should note that:

• This stretch of coastline is classified as "No Active Intervention" within the Shoreline Management Plan

• At high tide, waves frequently break at the base of the cliff

• Any proposed solution must be capable of withstanding regular exposure to sea water

• It is considered highly likely that some or all options may require additional coastal protection, such as a sea wall or similar measures. Proposals should therefore include the design and cost of such protection, where applicable

Site Visits

Seaford Town Council will be available to accompany site visits on the following dates:

• Tuesday 3 February

• Wednesday 4 February

• Wednesday 11 February

Submission Details

• Deadline for submission: 5:00pm on Monday 16 February 2026

• Proposals should be submitted to: projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk or posted to 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG

• Please note that all proposals and quotations received will be presented to Full Council for discussion and evaluation in due course, prior to any further decisions or actions being taken

Seaford Town Council (STC) are seeking proposals and option appraisals only. STC is under no obligation to appoint any supplier, to select a preferred proposal, or to proceed to construction works. Any decision to progress to delivery, and any procurement of construction works, would be subject to separate approval and a separate procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This hackathon invites Baruch and/or CUNY students to design real world, industry aligned solutions using NYC Open Data and or Kaggle datasets. Participants will apply data analytics, AI, and automation techniques to explore challenges across both the public and private sectors, including transportation, finance, healthcare, housing, public safety, education, sustainability, retail, and technology.
Students will work in teams to analyze real datasets, develop professional quality prototypes, and present solutions that demonstrate practical insight and business or policy relevance. Projects are expected to reflect realistic use cases that students can showcase on resumes, publish on GitHub, and potentially develop further for entrepreneurial or startup opportunities.
 
This is a beginner to intermediate, learning focused hackathon. Fully polished or production ready applications are not required. Instead, teams are encouraged to focus on thoughtful problem selection, responsible data and AI use, clear methodology, and professional communication. Students from different majors including data analytics, computer science, information systems, business, finance, public affairs, and related fields are encouraged to participate.
Requirements
🔹 How to Submit Each team must submit the following:
1. Project Description A clear written summary that explains:
The industry problem being addressed (public or private sector)
The dataset(s) used (NYC Open Data and/or Kaggle)
The approach and methodology
How data analytics or AI supports the solution
Potential real-world, business, or entrepreneurial applications
2. Public Project Link A link to a working prototype, dashboard, notebook, or web-based demonstration, such as:
Interactive dashboards or analytical reports
Data notebooks or scripts
Low-code or no-code application prototypes
Projects must be accessible without requiring a login.
3. Public GitHub Repository A GitHub repository that includes:
Source code (if applicable)
A clear README describing the problem, data, and solution
Screenshots, diagrams, or workflows for no-code/low-code projects
4. Demo Video (Required) A 2–3 minute demo video that walks through:
The problem and industry context
The dataset(s) used
The solution and outputs
The potential real-world or business impact
Students should use Canva, PowerPoint, Zoom, or Google Meet to record their demo video. Videos do not need to be highly produced, but they should be clear, professional, and easy to follow.
💡 Submission Guidance  
Focus on real-world applicability and professional presentation
Clearly explain assumptions and limitations
Highlight how the project could scale, be improved, or evolve into a business or produ
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Educational ONLY
1 winner This is for educational purposes only
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Cristina Costa
Program Manager/Baruch College
Nii Ato B.
Associate Director/Baruch
Judging Criteria
Innovation, Impact, and Execution
Projects are evaluated on how clearly teams define a real-world problem and design an AI-powered solution. Judges assess creativity, thoughtful AI use, ethical awareness, feasibility, and communication.

SSI runs the Research Software Maintenance Fund, supported by the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure programme. It offers £4.8 million to support and sustain key research software, ensuring it remains reliable and accessible. Round two will fund grants of up to £150,000 for up to 12 months.

About the challenge
Women in Tech's Sunflower Hack is back and will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2026!  
Sunflower Hack aims to develop its participants’ skills in team development, creative thinking, and efficiency. Beginner friendly and low pressure, this is a great chance for computer science, information systems, business analytics, and other majors alike to gain experience working with a team under a time restraint and presenting a final product to a panel of judges.

Participants will be given the chance to interact with each other before the event to form their teams of 2 to 4. Each team will be given 4 hours (time from check-in to the end) to develop an idea based on the theme (TBA).   There will be a total of 5 winning teams. Each participant in the winning teams will receive a prize. Winners will be chosen for each criteria, as well as one that fits all of them the best:      Creativity Originality Feasibility Impact Food will provided throughout the day.   This event DOES NOT require previous coding experience; we strongly encourage people with ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE to attend. The hackathon is open to any Pace undergraduate student above the age of 18 years old. You have to be a Pace Student in order to participate. The Sunflower Hack Team hopes to provide another enjoyable and engaging experience for all attendees. We hope to see you then!  
Get started
Please register on Devpost and here: Sunflower Hackathon Registration 2026 - Google Forms
Date: April 14, 2026
Where: 15 Beekman, 9th Floor, Seidenberg Lounge 
Check-in starts at 12 am and ends at 2 pm
Hackathon ends at 4 pm, presentations will be from 4 pm - 5 pm, winners will be announced after  
Instagram: @pacewit
Email: pacewomenintech@gmail.com Requirements
What to Build
Projects should focus on addressing the theme (TBA). Participants are encouraged to build solutions that raise awareness, reduce environmental impact, or promote sustainable practices.
What to Submit
A presentation explaining the functionality of the app and a video demo.
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
1 non-cash prize Prizes
5 winners Winners get to choose: Digital camera, JBL headphones, gift card, skincare sets, makeup sets, phone banks, wireless mouse.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Dr. Scharff

Dr. Shan

Judging Criteria
Creativity
Originality
Feasibility
Impact

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £7.6 million to enable career and growth opportunities in the tech sector. This funding is from DSIT.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to collaborations only.
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business, research and technology organisation, charity, not for profit or public sector organisation.
Local Authorities cannot lead but can collaborate as part of a consortium with other lead organisation.

WELCOME
The DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI Hackathon challenges developers, builders, and creators to design and launch new, working AI-powered applications using DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI’s full-stack features. From model training to deployment, this hackathon is about shipping real, production-ready AI — not just prototypes.
Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or scaling advanced machine learning workflows, this is your opportunity to build impactful applications on a developer-first cloud platform designed for speed, simplicity, and scale.
Why join?
Learn to build and deploy full-stack AI apps with DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI.
Experiment with GPU-powered AI infrastructure and production-ready workflows.
Compete for cash prizes and build something you can showcase.
Get Started
Signup for a DigitalOcean account! 
Check out the DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI documentation
Check out DigitalOcean's general documentation

About DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is the cloud built for developers. With powerful infrastructure, predictable pricing, and intuitive tools, DigitalOcean makes it easy for startups and growing teams to build, deploy, and scale applications without unnecessary complexity.
About DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI
DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI is a full-stack AI platform that simplifies the entire machine learning lifecycle. With GPU-backed compute, flexible workflows, and seamless deployment, Gradient AI enables developers to move from idea to production faster all within DigitalOcean’s unified cloud ecosystem.
In Partnership with Major League Hacking
This hackathon is proudly supported by Major League Hacking (MLH), the global leader in developer hackathons. MLH empowers builders worldwide through inclusive, high-quality events and provides participants with access to resources, tooling, and community to help them succeed.
Requirements
What to Build
Build a new working application that uses DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI full stack features.
What to Submit

Provide a URL to your public code repository for judging and testing. The repository must contain all necessary source code, assets, and instructions required for the project to be functional. The repository must be public and open source by including an open source license file. This license should be detectable and visible at the top of the repository page (in the About section).  
Repo may include application download instructions 
Include a video (about 3 minutes) that demonstrates your submission. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook Video and made public.
Optional: Provide a URL to a functional demo application.
Detailed project description outlining usage and knowledge of DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI
New projects only Please check the official rules for full details Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$20,000 in prizes 1st Place
$8,000 in cash 1 winner • $8,000 USD in cash
• $600 in DigitalOcean credits
2nd Place
$4,000 in cash 1 winner • $4,000 USD in cash
• $400 in DigitalOcean credits
3rd Place
$2,000 in cash 1 winner • $2,000 USD in cash
• $200 in DigitalOcean credits
Best AI Agent Persona
$2,000 in cash 1 winner
The Great Whale Prize
$2,000 in cash 1 winner
Best Program for the People
$2,000 in cash 1 winner
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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A qualified panel of judges
will be announced soon!
Judging Criteria
Technological Implementation
Does the project demonstrate quality software development? Does the project thoroughly leverage the required tool? Design
Is the user experience and design of the project well thought out? Potential Impact
How big of an impact could the project have on the target community? Quality of the Idea
How creative and unique is the project?

AI x Manifest Collaboration Event is an in-person hackathon focused on applying AI to real entrepreneurial problems. This event brings together builders, founders, designers, and curious minds to explore how AI can accelerate ideation, productivity, and early-stage product development.
Participants will learn through real examples, open discussions, and hands-on building led by members of both the AI and Manifest communities. Whether you’re experimenting with AI for the first time or actively building a startup, this event offers practical tools and a collaborative environment where questions and creativity are encouraged.
The event also features a mini competition with prizes, rewarding innovative ideas and thoughtful execution. Beyond building, attendees will have opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and form meaningful relationships across both communities.
📍 Location: MPAA 130
Requirements
To submit a project on Devpost, teams must provide:
A working prototype or concept that uses AI in a meaningful way
This can include tools for productivity, ideation, automation, decision-making, or early-stage startup workflows.
A project description explaining:
The problem you’re solving
How AI is being used
Who the product is for
A demo video (2–3 minutes) showcasing:
What you built
How it works
The value it provides
GitHub repo
Hackathon Sponsors
Prizes
$15 in prizes Best Project
$15 in cash 1 winner
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
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Shouryaa Sharma

Judging Criteria
Use of AI

TechLocal AI Professional Degree and Traineeship Accelerator
UK academic institutions and education providers can apply for funding to develop initiatives that build industry ready AI professionals aligned to local skills demand. Funding of £7.8 million is provided by DSIT. Eligibility
This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations.

To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered academic institution or education provider.

To work alone your organisation must be a UK registered academic institution or education provider.
Opening soon
Opens: 4 February 2026 Closes: 18 March 2026

TechLocal: Connecting Local Talent to Local Tech Jobs
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £7.6 million to enable career and growth opportunities in the tech sector. This funding is from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Eligibility
This competition is open to collaborations only.

To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size, Research and Technology Organisation (RTO), charity, not for profit or public sector organisation.

Local Authorities cannot lead but can collaborate as part of a consortium with other lead organisation.

Opening soon
Opens: 4 February 2026 Closes: 18 March 2026

Description

Supply of safety Boots

Description

The University of Nottingham requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers to establish a contract for the provision of Graduation Services. The Graduation Services is divided into three (3) separate Lots, comprising of:
- Lot 1 - Graduation Gowning Services
- Lot 2 - Graduation Photography Services
- Lot 3 - Graduation Filming Services

How to apply:

Sign in at https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore or create an account at https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=agCZIjzUAOPvjBpnNHwvUcj67xZ36GoH9hWzHXo24sd8wyqd1xY8ouMHLQ==

- To view Active Negotiations - Scroll to the 'Supplier Portal' menu option and click the 'Supplier Portal' tile.

- Click on 'View Active Negotiations' link, under the Tasks panel.

- Use the search fields to find the relevant Negotiation, then click 'Search' (** a value must be provided for at least one of the indicated fields).

- To search for Active Negotiations where you have not received a direct invitation (i.e. an 'Open' opportunity), select 'No' under the 'Invitation Received' search field, then click 'Search'.

- The Search Results will display accordingly.

- Select the Negotiation number hyperlink (N0000132).

Additional guidance can be found at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/supplier-zone/supplier-zone.aspx

Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is currently exploring options for the future procurement of the Enhanced Assessment Beds Service. The primary objective of this Service is to reduce hospital delays, prevent unnecessary long term care placements, improve independence outcomes, and provide a controlled, safe setting for multidisciplinary assessment to take place. The service will provide 24-hour nursing care and agreed multidisciplinary team support to individuals awaiting Continuing Health Care assessment and long-term care provision.

The Service will be provided for people whose assessment level of need can be safely and effectively provided outside of an acute hospital, and which may not be appropriately met within a person's own home/ usual place of residence.

The Service will allow for the continuation of capacity within the Borough of Sandwell for short term, multidisciplinary assessment following hospital discharge, as well as supporting hospital avoidance for individuals in the community. The beds will support people who are medically stable but require further assessment before a long term care decision is made.
Eligibility for the Service will include adults aged 18 years and over who are residents of Sandwell.

This preliminary market engagement seeks to understand supplier capabilities, gather feedback, and inform the development of a potential future procurement strategy.

This will take place on Thursday 12 February 2026 from 10.00-11.00 for all interested organisations.

Please email by 12.00 on Tuesday 10 February 2026 rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk your full name, job title, organisation, email address and telephone no. if you would like to receive an online MS Teams invitation to this event.

Thank you for your interest.

Description

Haxby Town Council invites tenders for the grass cutting in the town of Haxby for three years, commencing on 1 April 2026. Tenders should be sent to the above address. Please mark the envelope with "Grass cutting".

Tenders should quote prices (exclusive of VAT) for one cut of each area - as set out in the schedule.

The frequency of the cuts is to be fortnightly during the growing season (with some extra cuts for the football pitches) with the last cut being at the end of October or the beginning of November, dependent on weather conditions. This may be varied for special reasons as required by Haxby Town Council. All clippings to be left on the ground.

From time to time, additional areas may be designated for a 'once only' cut or as an extension of the schedule.

Full details can be obtained by contacting the town clerk:

Email: clerk@haxbytowncouncil.gov.uk
Council office, Memorial Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 3HT

The deadline for the receipt of tenders is 12 noon on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Description

Paediatric autism assessment capacity

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Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17077.

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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Description

Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) is a longitudinal social survey of households and individuals living in the UK. Data collection began in January 2009 and participants are interviewed annually. In Waves 2 and 3 of the Study (2010-13) a wide range of objective health measures were collected via a nurse visit, including venous blood samples from which we produced a range of analytes, extracted DNA and produced genetic and epigenetic data. A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves.

This contract covers the data collection and analysis for a further bio-data collection on the Study's Innovation Panel (2027) ahead of a potential roll out on the main Study sample at Wave 22 (2030-32). The Study is designed and managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex ("the University").

Description

Teesside University is investing in a suite of new clinical facilities to provide for significant growth in its existing Optometry provision. The new facility, due for completion in July 2026, will provide teaching and public-facing clinic facilities for the optometry programme.
This contract is to supply an initial purchase of general optometry equipment to equip the new facility.

Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 January 2026 for the following reason: Pre-Market Engagement
This notice relates to a pre-market engagement exercise concerning a potential system to support digital learner profiling. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Authority to commence a formal procurement at this stage.

Estimated Value
The estimated value of the requirement has been entered as under £10k solely due to system constraints, as there was no option to select "unknown". At this stage, the Authority has not determined the value of the potential requirement, and the figure shown should not be interpreted as indicative of any future procurement value.

Start and End Dates
The work start and end dates have been populated as these were mandatory fields within the platform. The Authority has not yet defined any confirmed commencement or completion dates, and the dates shown should not be relied upon.(Design and develop a system to support young people across England to have access to a secure, portable, digital record of their character, achievements and skills, enabling smoother transitions between education, training, and employment)