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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm

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According to the survey, the city is strong in sectors such as fintech, agritech, hospitality tech, emerging tech, cybersecurity, SaaS and medtech. Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. We’re excited by changing how we launch hospitality ventures. Susan Kelly, CEO, Respiratory Analytics.

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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

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Energy efficiency and building upgrades represent by far the biggest chunk of the Biden infrastructure package — totaling a whopping $400 billion of the spending package and all devoted to upgrading homes, offices, schools, veteran’s hospitals and federal buildings. Water and power infrastructure .

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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Knopka “The advanced nurse call system for patient care automation on hospital beds.” Sigma Software Sigma Software Group includes a VC fund, business incubator, University, and R&D centers. Jooble Venture Lab has also invested in JayJay, a startup in the field of online education.

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African healthtech startups in the supply chain segment show rapid growth, spurring a $7M investment initiative

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The fastest traction we’re seeing are those helping the providers–those who interface with the customer like pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals–to digitize distribution to the consumer. Some include mPharma, Lifestores, Shelf Life, and Maisha Meds. As such, their growth has been rapid, Salient says.

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