PGCHE

Founders Rob Sanders and Colin Philipson (pictured, right) met through Launchpad and ploughed their love of the countryside and all things tech into Glas Data. Their concept was to unlock and simplify the value of data in the world of agriculture and to put power firmly in the hands of farmers. Using the Internet of Things to monitor everything from the temperature of milk to the health of dairy herds, the cloud-based data management tool is helping to save farmers time and money while improving efficiency and yields.

Two years on from participating in Launchpad, Glas Data has grown into a team of seven and is helping to revolutionise the world of precision farming.

Data Duopoly

Data Duopoly is a business that uses innovative tech-based solutions to improve visitor experiences in popular tourist attractions. Set up by chartered accountant Tanuvi Ethunandan and award-winning filmmaker Erin Morris (pictured, left), their product was first trialled at the world-famous Eden Project in Cornwall, The tech was put through its paces by creating engaging, personalised experiences for some of the million-plus people who visit each year.

Since launching, Data Duopoly has caught the attention of some major players. It was not only shortlisted as one of the top 50 entrants in the European Space Agency (ESA) Start-up competition, but co-founder Tanuvi was recently shortlisted in the Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards 2020, which highlight the amazing work women are doing in the world of technology.

Data Duopoly is going from strength to strength, with new ‘crowd tracker’ and ‘COVID alert’ features to cope with the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Course title: PGCHE Location: Online Course duration: Two years Department: Fashion & Textiles Institute