ULTRA.VC Accelerator Opened Applications for its Fall_2024 Batch!

Check  https://ultra.vc/ 

ULTRA.VC is an early-stage investor with an in-house accelerator.

We have all you need when you are just starting a new company - funding, expertise, and emotional support from those who’ve been there, done that.

Our focus is on verticals where the synergy of technology and human potential can make a significant impact on people's quality of life:

Personal & Mental Wellbeing

Education and Lifelong Learning

Future of Work

New Governance

FinTech with Impact

Ethical use of AI

Thank you for coming on 23-07-2024

 Dear Participants, 

Thank you for coming yesterday evening,  it was lovely to meeting you. Your support is appreciated.

Steve Whiting gave us a very good speech about Behind London’s Queer Scene and how it is changing, continuously. 

I hope that you enjoyed the talk and the meeting, please give me your, 30 seconds, anonymous feedback here.

In a recent survey attendees told us that they benefited from an increased turnover between £4,000 and £24,000. 

Next month, we are taking a hiatus as this is the bank holiday weekend. But you are welcome to join us on the 8th August with The Network (not just the LGBTQ+ community) you can book for this here.

This week end is the Waltham Forest Gay Pride so if you are around Walthamstow Town Hall from 3 to 8 pm, I will be there with our stand promoting LGBTQ+ Gay Walthamstow and Gay Professional Network and afterparty at the Chequers till 2 am. get free tickets here

Other dates for your diary:

• Friday 16th August Gay Walthamstow 
  
• Friday 23rd August BBN - Cancelled (Bank Holiday weekend)
  
• Tuesday 27th August - Cancelled (Bank Holiday weekend)
  
• Saturday 7th September - Walking tour of the City 
  
• Friday 20th September   Gay Walthamstow 
  
• Tuesday 24th September Networking with James Miller 
  
• Friday 27th September Business Breakfast Networking (BBN)
  
• Friday 18th October   Gay Walthamstow 
  
• Monday 21st October Fundraising dinner for Stonewall Housing
  
• Tuesday 22nd October Networking with Ian Davidson
  

I very much look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best wishes, 

J-F.

Jean-François Dor
  Founder
Gay Professional Network
jf@gpn.one

www.gpn.one

NATO DIANA launches its 2024 challenges!

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Building on the success of its inaugural year, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched five 2024 challenges to continue to attract the best and brightest innovators across the Alliance in support of its mission to build a peaceful and more resilient future. Innovators selected will receive funding to enable participation in the DIANA accelerator programme, which starts in January 2025, and they will embark upon a six-month intensive programme custom-designed for early-stage dual-use start-ups. They will have access to mentorship and testing facilities, as well as access to trusted investor and end-user networks to help them move from ideation to real-world adoption in defence and civilian markets. If you are an innovator with cutting-edge ideas on Energy & Power, Data & Information Security, Sensing & Surveillance, Human Health & Performance and Critical infrastructure & Logistics, we encourage you to apply by Friday 09 August.  Apply now! Energy and Power challenge Designed to build and expand on the success of the 2023 Energy Resilience challenge. This challenge focuses on enhancing energy and power resilience within—but not limited to–energy storage, smart grid technologies, nuclear micro-reactors, small modular reactors or novel reactors, cyber-physical security, data analytics and AI, vehicle energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, microgrid tech, energy recovery, materials science, systems engineering, or blockchain. Read the challenge statement Data and Information Security challenge DIANA is looking for technology solutions that facilitates data production, utilisation, distribution, and protection in multi-domain environments, be it quantum and post-quantum cryptography, data assurance, edge computing, blockchain technology, biometrics, zero-knowledge proofs, cyber deception technology, deepfake detection technology, and beyond. Read the challenge statement Sensing and Surveillance challenge Building on the success of the Sensing and Surveillance challenge in 2023. DIANA is seeking solutions that enable forecasting, indications and warning, situational awareness, post-action assessment, and understanding of behaviour drivers such as patterns-of-life analysis and sentiment including–but not limited to–advanced sensing technology, quantum materials, novel materials for sensing, drone surveillance, augmented reality, next gen wireless technology, secure sensor data transmission and storage systems, and intelligent resource allocation and planning systems. Read the challenge statement Human Health and Performance challenge This challenge is seeking solutions that improve the understanding and enhancement of human health and wellbeing, both physical and psychological through—but not limited to—next-gen wearable tech, personalised healthcare, bio-inspired tech, advanced exoskeletons and prosthetics, AI and autonomy enabled technologies; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection and defence, materials science, and engineering. Read the challenge statement Critical Infrastructure and Logistics challenge Seeking technology focused on the secure and trustworthy operation of critical national and international infrastructure, and global supply chains across various domains. This includes—but is not limited to: IoT technology, component integration, advanced decentralised data-driven logistics, autonomy, underwater cable protection, climate change monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, material and manufacturing development, in-situ repair tech, alternate power supplies, effective communication, or modelling capabilities. Read the challenge statement Cross-cutting themes DIANA is also asking innovators to consider three cross-cutting themes across the five challenge topics: space, resilience and sustainability. Space represents an environment and domain with a vast and largely unexplored frontier with immense potential for scientific discovery and technological innovation.   Resilience emphasizes the need for solutions and technologies that can withstand and quickly recover from disruptions or threats.   Sustainability is an important element of responsible innovation, and emphasises the importance of developing and implementing environmentally friendly, disruptive technologies and practices that ensure long-term viability.  More Information LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

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Madame F special offer to GPN members.

Our latest business member, Iain Muggoch, who is looking forward to meet us all soon is offering  a very special Friends and Family discount for launch of the website www.madamef.com Voucher code FROGGY30 valid till the end of July

MADAME F is not just any wine brand. She is a celebration of individuality, a toast to authenticity, and a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community’s power and resilience. MADAME F is more than a bottle of wine; she is a bold statement, a work of art, and a movement in a glass.

London E-Business Support

 Delighted to be able to promote the LONDON E-business Support Programme to GPN's Members and Supporters.  

As the businesses in our network are from all over London – this link is the best one to use: LONDON E-Business Support Programme –  you can visit the generic Business for London site, find your nearest business support provider on the map – and then complete the providers’ online form.

It is FREE support and with their help GPN increased its membership by 40% and its revenues by 22%. in a few months. 

By the way did you know that members of GPN produced up to £13,000 of revenues per year just by attending the meetings?

Private View of the Summer Exhibition

 

View online Dear Jean-Francois, We are delighted to invite you to Marie Curie’s exclusive reception at the Royal Academy of Arts. Immerse yourself in the unique artworks on show at the renowned Summer Exhibition, enjoying champagne and canapés with friends while supporting Marie Curie Nurses. We really hope that you will be able to join us for this special evening. Get your ticket Champagne Reception Date: Monday 22 July 2024 Time: 7pm - 9pm  Where: Royal Academy of Arts, London W1J OBD Price: £75 per person Book your ticket Online Art Auction Discover a new masterpiece in our wonderful live and silent auction. Bid for your chance to win a beautiful work of art from a range of artists, including Royal Academicians. The auction website will open for bidding on Monday 24 June 2024 and will run until 8.50pm on Monday 22 July 2024. Over thirty pieces of work will be available to view at our event at the Royal Academy of Arts. During the evening there will be an exciting live auction taking place conducted by Michael Palin*, but you don't have to attend our event to take part in the auction. Find out more Your generous support will ensure our Marie Curie Nurses and Hospices can continue supporting people reaching the end of their lives. You’ll be helping to fund free expert care for people living with any kind of terminal illness, and offering emotional support to their loved ones. If you don't wish to attend the event or take part in the auction, but would like to make a donation to  support the work of Marie Curie, we’d be hugely grateful for any amount you can give; please click here. Thank you very much. With very best wishes, The Special Events Team *correct at time of issue Whatever your question, we're here to help If you or someone you know is affected by a terminal illness or needs to talk, Marie Curie is here to listen. Whatever the illness, our Support Line can help with practical information and emotional support. Call us for free* or visit our website. *Your call may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Call now Living with a terminal illness | Hospice care at home | Get involved | Shop online Marie Curie Blog | Donate to Marie Curie You're receiving this email because you are a Marie Curie supporter. If you would like to change the way you hear from us, how often you hear from us or would prefer us not to contact you in this way, you can do this at any time by calling us on 0800 716 146, emailing us or unsubscribing from emails here. Registered in England and Wales with Charity Reg No. 207994 and registered in Scotland with Charity Reg No. SC038731. Copyright © 2024 Marie Curie. See our privacy policy for how we use your information.