Blog - TechHub

Feb 10th

Introducing BlueVia as a new TechHub sponsor!

We're really excited to announce BlueVia as TechHub's newest major sponsor. They have some great technologies available for developers and startups, with revenue-generating models built in and we're looking forward to seeing what TechHub Members and others in the tech startup community create using these new tools.

Here's the release that went out today...

TechHub and BlueVia announce collaborative partnership
Telefonica backed BlueVia to support developers

London, UK – 10th February 2011; TechHub, the space for innovative technology startups, is pleased to announce BlueVia as a new sponsor. A global developer platform from Telefonica, BlueVia joins TechHub sponsors Pearson and Google with a team spending time on-site to work closely with startups to provide insight and opportunities to the community.

Located in the heart of the ‘Silicon Roundabout’ area in Shoreditch, London, TechHub is based near technology companies such as Last.fm, Songkick and Moo. It offers desk space, meeting rooms, events and an invaluable opportunity to work with other technology startups from around the world. It was created to support and emphasise growth of the thriving technology scene and is committed to encouraging creativity and entrepreneurship with the power of community.

“Building a culture of collaboration and co-operation can drive innovation and helps expand the potential of startups; our relationship with BlueVia brings real benefits for our members and other tech companies,” said TechHub co-founder Elizabeth Varley. “They will be joining a growing community and supporting it through their expertise in mobile technology. We’re always looking to bring together the different elements of the technology ecosystem, and with BlueVia’s network and knowledge, we’re one step closer to realising this goal.”

BlueVia is the new global developer platform from Telefonica that helps developers take apps, web services, and ideas to market. BlueVia is built on four founding principles: scale, tools, business models, and path to market. BlueVia offers ground breaking, zero risk, business models which developers can ‘mix and match’ to create multiple revenue streams. The BlueVia team, plus colleagues from O2 UK’s “Lab” will spend time working out of TechHub, hosting events at TechHub, showcasing new technologies and innovation, and providing advice to TechHub members. For in-depth interviews and further details about the partnership, please click here.

“This is an opportunity for us to be a part of a rapidly growing movement, allowing us to work closely with real innovators in the technology scene. We are committed to helping startups grow and are happy to provide access to our vast network, while in the same time learning and becoming part of their growth” said James Parton, Head of Marketing for BlueVia. “TechHub is becoming a pillar of the start-up community, and has been providing great support for the industry; by partnering with TechHub we hope to be an integral part of this growth, helping companies and the industry as a whole.”

About TechHub
Founded in 2010 by Elizabeth Varley and Mike Butcher, TechHub is a new and exciting community space in London for technology companies. It offers flexible workspace facilities, meeting rooms, event hosting and an opportunity to work with other startups. TechHub is located in Old Street, by the ‘Silicon Roundabout’. For more information, please visit www.techhub.com

For further information please contact:
Georgina Marriott
+44 (0) 7702 616 027
georgina@balloupr.com
@gem5

About BlueVia
BlueVia is the new global developer platform from Telefonica that helps developers take apps, web services, and ideas to market. BlueVia is built on four founding principles: Scale, Tools, Business Models, and Path to Market. BlueVia offers ground breaking, zero risk, business models for developers, along with ‘mix & match’ models to create multiple revenue streams. For more information, documentation and video tutorials, go to www.bluevia.com

For BlueVia press and media enquiries, please contact:
33 Digital
TDC@33-digital.com
+44 (0) 20 7608 2500

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Aug 18th

Update: Free co-working til end of August, #TechHubFriday Movie Night & our 100 mbps connection!

By Elizabeth Varley

I'm completely jealous of everyone who's sunning themselves on holiday this month, and so many TechHub members are away at the moment that we've decided to extend our free co-working offer until Friday 27th August.

Want to give TechHub a try for free? Drop Charlie a line at charlie[at]techhub.com letting us know the day you're coming in and then come along. Test out our hefty brand spanking new 100 mbps fibre data line as I'm very pleased to announce it's all in and up and running! Big fat data FTW!

We also have our second #TechHubFriday Movie Night coming up this week. We'll all be practicing our best accents for everyone's favourite line: 'My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to Die.' in readiness to enjoy the fabulously silly Princess Bride from 5pm this Friday.

So kick off the weekend early, meet some other tech peeps and finish your Friday in style @TechHub. Register now.

Lastly, we're in the process of planning out our events programme starting in September, so if you'd like to give us your opinions on event styles and subjects you like, those you don't and any ideas you have or lists of people you'd really love to hear from, please tell us!

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Jul 6th

Google sponsors TechHub!

By Elizabeth Varley

Woo hoo! We're incredibly excited to announce that Google has come on board to sponsor TechHub London, alongside the lovely people at Pearson.

Coverage:
Guardian
TheNextWeb
TechCrunch Europe
ArabCrunch

Here's the press release that went out today:

Google sponsors TechHub, a new London centre for technology companies and start-ups

London: Google, the global leader in search and technology, has become one of the first founding sponsors of TechHub, a new co-working space and innovation centre for technology start-up companies, located in central London.

TechHub provides workspace, hosts events and will serve as a focal point for innovation particularly among European tech developers and entrepreneurs. Google joins Pearson as founding sponsors of the London space.

TechHub, launching in London in July, will see hundreds of members using shared working space and meeting via events and hosted networking. Located in London’s Shoreditch neighbourhood, dubbed "Silicon Roundabout", an area rich in digital start-up companies, TechHub includes workspace, meeting rooms, and areas for presentations and networking events. Other features and services available in the coming months include a device-testing room for mobile developers with the latest handsets available to book.

"Developers drive important innovation on the web and mobile. Google is happy to support TechHub's aim to provide developers and budding tech entrepreneurs with an affordable, buzzing and creative working environment in London." said Google's Reto Meier, Android Developer Advocate.

Google continually supports developers and the innovative technology scene around the world through developer events, meetings and competitions.

“We're really excited to have Google working with us to support the tech entrepreneur and developer community. Google's role as a TechHub founding sponsor further demonstrates their desire to get right in at the coal face with tech innovators,” said Elizabeth Varley, TechHub’s CEO. “Google has some great stuff planned to take place at TechHub which will offer fantastic opportunities for our members."

The start-up and entrepreneurial community will benefit from the collaborative environment that TechHub will provide via a dedicated space in London for local innovators and visiting technology people.

TechHub London is located adjacent to the Old Street station on London’s Underground network, and is about a 10-minute walk from the Liverpool Street mainline train station. Besides providing shared workspace for companies and individuals based in London, TechHub allows tech visitors from elsewhere in the UK, Europe, the US and beyond to plug into the vibrant community, work and meet.

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