Public sector: the original innovator Imagine an organisation large enough to touch the lives of every single person in its market. An organisation that wields significant influence. That has a genuine desire to improve the quality of living across every element of every individual. Of course, this organisation exists. It takes the form of the…
Are smart cities inevitable or do tech-filled towns need careful planning? Nitrous founder George Johnston catches up with thought leaders in the Smart City ecosystem on a TechRadar piece. The smart city is where the Internet of Things and big data crash into each other. Myriad devices fitted with sensors gathering data are instantly cross-referenced on a…
Press release: Transport Innovation Programme sees immediate results Six early-stage startups have now completed a three-month innovation programme, run by Nitrous in conjunction with Transport for London (TfL). Each startup – Alchera Technologies, Blubel, Faxi, NumberEight, Pedals Delivery and TravelAi – focuses on either improving passenger experiences or reducing emissions, or both, with a…
Press release: Nitrous partners with Transport for London The open initiative between Nitrous and Transport for London is designed to reduce congestion, encourage public transport use and promote walking and cycling across the capital. Six fast-growing UK and international startups, alongside transport industry experts, are participating in a new innovation programme to help keep…