A warm welcome to Spotless AI Limited

A warm welcome to Spotless AI Limited, manufacturers of innovative consumer electronics who are developing a prototype autonomous cleaning robot

The company has recently relocated to the E-Innovation Centre at the University of Wolverhampton’s Priorslee Innovation Campus in Telford to develop and commercialise their product.

Experts from the SOLVD team at the University of Wolverhampton supports Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the adoption of digital technologies to improve productivity and profit has collaborated with Spotless AI to further develop the product towards commercialisation

Through an initial 12 hours of support, SOLVD experts in AI, 5G wireless communication, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cyber security have helped the company review their technology roadmap and strategy development and provided advice on control mechanisms and connectivity

You can find out more about the SOLVD team and how they could help your business at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/business-services/funding-and-support/solvd/

The case study for Spotless AI Limited can be read here

Welcome to Build Fifty5 Living Ltd

We would like to extend a warm welcome to new tenants at e-Innovation Centre….. find out more about Build Fifty5 Living Ltd

The business consists of a small team of construction professionals offering Project Management and Construction Development services to clients across the UK and Europe.  Buildfifty5 are often site based.

Build Fifty5 provides a comprehensive range of services through experience and expertise in the construction industry which includes residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, leisure and speculative strategic developments.  As Development Managers, Build Fifty5 challenge designers and contractors to maximise potential using fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

The current workload includes residential schemes in Birmingham, Smethwick and Nottingham, and student accommodation in Coventry and Cardiff.  We are also delivering industrial schemes in Avonmouth, Evesham and Gloucester.

Build Fifty5 Living was established in 2019.  Through our wider network of clients and relationships over recent years we recognised an increase in demand from Housing Associations and residential developers for schemes ranging in size from 20 to 100 units and set out to act as both Developer and Development Managers.

Our schemes utilise both brownfield and greenfield settings across the west midlands to improve the built environment through innovate design solutions and to enhance the local areas.  Our aim is to support the local authorities and organisations to help meet the housing need.  For example our current workload  and enquiries include:

  • Our Smethwick scheme utilises land from a previously demolished Public House to deliver 24 affordable units for Citizen housing Association.
  • Our Tile Cross and Coventry Schemes comprises a derelict / disused Convent, Church Hall and Bungalow on which we intend to deliver 100 Move on Accommodation units for the YMCA Heart of England.
  • We are in discussions with a council to deliver two sites in Shropshire with over 100 units for affordable rent on behalf of an institutional investor.
  • An affordable retirement facility in Telford
  • Community led Retirement Living for persons of affordable means in Wolverhampton.

 

 

Bronze Labs shortlisted for ‘AI Innovation of the Year’

Bronze Labs has been shortlisted for ‘AI Innovation of the Year’ within the UK Digital Leaders 100 awards for their work on “The Tribe Project”. Tribe is an Artificial Intelligence centred initiative to directly tackle national care inequality. The finalists come down to  a public vote – to support the project and your fellow Entrepreneur please take a few seconds to vote for Tribe here: https://digileaders100.com/ai-innovation

Earlier this year CEO Richard Howells won ‘Best British Tech Pioneer’ (West Midlands) for his work in to address social economic inequality and is now focused on scaling the Tribe ‘Tech for Good’ projects nationally.

Apprenticeships with PebblePad

PebblePad are switching individuals onto the power of learning and earning by providing apprenticeship opportunities through the University of Wolverhampton. Their most recent apprenticeship is Digital and Technology Solutions which is currently provided to 6 apprentices. This programme allows Pebble to teach valuable skills need by business while providing industry experience and supporting.

To read more about Pebble and their Apprentices’ experiences visit: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/2020/february-2020/company-gets-switched-on-to-apprenticeships.php

For more information about Apprenticeships visit: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/business-services/apprenticeships/