The AMP Growth Incubator

07/12/2023

20/11/2023

16/11/2023

If you have a great idea and need financial support to make it happen, The LAB Fund Awards are now open for applications 👇

Please answer the following questions (in under 3 minutes per question) in video format and follow the instructions on https://lab.yourderry.co/apply 📲

1. Tell us about your business/project/service?

2. If successful, what will you use the LAB award for?

30/10/2023

Our brand new meeting pod is here! Located in our lovely garden at The AMP Growth Incubator on Ebrington Square, just a few minutes scenic walk from town via the peace bridge.

The pod can be booked by the hour or alternatively we have a full or half day rate available. If you have any questions or would like to book email [email protected]

25/10/2023

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Loving todays office!!! 👌

12/09/2023

INNOFEST 2023! What a day! ☀

Firstly, a huge thank you to our speakers and hosts Ryan Williams Simon Bailie Susan Kelly Chris Nixon Sean Sheerin Stephen Toland Rebecca Vogel Faulkner and Philip O'Doherty. Listening to each founder’s journey was inspirational. The conversations were honest, insightful and truly motivational.

Thank you to all those who came along and contributed to such a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. The AMP community is something we are very proud of and it’s amazing to see it expanding so rapidly.

Thank you to our lovely members and to our Ebrington neighbours Walled City Brewery and The Embankment Bar & Grill for their help, to Red Barrel Steet Food for the amazing grub, to our amazing singers and to Conor Rabbett for capturing it all so well!

31/08/2023

Just over a week to go! Here's what you can expect:

From 2pm our speakers, Susan Kelly, Chris Nixon, Stephen Toland, Sean Sheerin and Rebecca Vogel Faulkner will be led by hosts Ryan Williams and Simon Bailie in conversations about Success. Discussion will be around each person's journey so far, what has contributed to success and what they have learned from any setbacks.

From 4pm we have food from Red Barrel Steet Food, drinks, and live music from Jack Carlin, Rachael Eastwood and Dee Bradley and a DJ set from Sean Campbell!

The is the ideal opportunity for both new and established businesses to learn, connect and celebrate!

Celebrating Success! We are back with Innofest 2023! Fireside Chats, Networking, Food & Drink and Live Music!

25/08/2023

09/08/2023

It has been a varied few weeks for us here at The AMP Growth Incubator! We have welcomed five new companies and hosted coworkers from all over the world. Our beautiful landscaped garden was used as a filming location for The Antiques Roadshow and we provided the green room for the spectacular acts at the Connected Music Festival!

If you have any questions about renting our venue or would like a tour don't hesitate to get in touch: [email protected]

03/08/2023

Our hotdesks can be booked daily, weekly and monthly!

Contact [email protected] to book or to find out more 💻

31/07/2023

Innofest 2023!!

Join us at The AMP Growth Incubator on Friday 8th September from 2pm for fireside chats, networking, food & drink and live music!

Tickets below 👇

Celebrating Success! We are back with Innofest 2023! Fireside Chats, Networking, Food & Drink and Live Music!

17/04/2023

So pleased to welcome United States Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III to The AMP Growth Incubator!

We are very proud of our community here at The AMP and will never tire of watching them impress and engage all who come to visit!

23/03/2023

DEADLINE APPROACHING!

Less than a week left to apply for our LabTech Initiative with Techstart.

Any questions please feel free to get in touch:
[email protected]

If you have an innovative business idea and are based in the *North West area of Northern Ireland then this competition could be perfect for you!

13/03/2023

If you have any questions on the below please feel free to send us a message or email [email protected]

Techstart Grants have launched the “LabTech Initiative” in partnership with the The AMP Growth Incubator

The initiative is a North West specific Grant Competition offering Proof of Concept Grants up to the value of £10,000 each 💵

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY NOW before the closing date of Tues 28th March
👉 https://www.techstartgrants.com/labtech-initiative

02/03/2023

Delighted to announce the formation of the 'LabTech Initiative'!

A *North West specific Proof of Concept Grant competition in partnership with Techstart Ventures!

*North West - to be eligible for this competition you must be resident or have a company registered in one of the following postcode areas - BT47 / BT48 / BT49 / BT81 / BT82.

Apply below!

If you have an innovative business idea and are based in the *North West area of Northern Ireland then this competition could be perfect for you!

21/02/2023

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06/02/2023

We are in the FINAL year of The LAB Fund 🤯

None of this would have been possible without the support of the people & businesses who contribute each month/year to LAB.

If you could spare £20.24 (per month OR per year) to help us to continue to support upcoming business and initiatives in our community until 2024, please sign up below 👇

https://lab.yourderry.co/join-us/

06/02/2023

22/12/2022

21/12/2022

Just a few highlights of what has been an incredible first year here at The AMP.

We couldn't even begin to mention all those who have championed and supported us this year but want to wholehearted thank each and every person who has walked through our doors.

A special thanks of course goes to our members, what a bunch 👏

09/11/2022

Delighted to welcome British Business Bank's Investor Roadshow to The AMP!

Meetings are underway between UK wide investors and fantastic local companies demonstrating the huge potential and innovation in Northern Ireland!

07/11/2022

Applications for The LAB Fund have now CLOSED 💪

Our judges will be reviewing the submissions over the next while and winners will be announced soon 👀

04/11/2022

Ryan and our other judges are very excited to review all your LAB Award applications. 😍

The deadline is THIS Sunday 6th November at Midnight 🤳

Apply Now at https://lab.yourderry.co/apply

20/10/2022

Join us at The AMP Growth Incubator on Wednesday 9th November where we will be partnering with British Business Bank to host a NI Investor Roadshow.

UK based investors will visit The AMP and Ormeau Baths to meet with innovative companies from across the breadth of Northern Ireland who are planning to fundraise in the next 12 months.

Companies can register to attend one of the two locations and will be pre-matched with investors and attend pre-arranged 121 meetings with them on the day.

Investors attending include Clarendon Fund Managers, Techstart NI, Foresight Group & Symvan Capital with more names to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Ormeau Baths session will run from 9.30am to 12.00pm including a networking lunch. The session in The Amp will run from 2.30pm to 5pm and include the opportunity for networking afterwards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for companies to network with investors who recognise the potential of Northern Ireland and have a clear appetite to invest here, don’t miss out!

Link to register below 👇

20/10/2022

Always lovely to see our friends from Ormeau Baths!

05/10/2022

Join us at The AMP Growth Incubator at 10am on Monday 10th October, where we will celebrate World Mental Health Day with a ‘Tea and Talk' Fundraiser for Extern Charity's CCIS Project.

We will be facilitating this event in partnership with IntSys Solutions to help raise awareness of mental health and the importance of keeping connected, whilst raising vital funds for the Extern CCIS Project supporting those currently facing mental health struggles in our local area.

Everyone welcome! Call in for a chat and tea/coffee, cakes and buns. Donations welcome on the day.

Small talk can help save lives!

Any queries, please contact [email protected]

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Community Crisis Intervention service (CCIS) based in Derry/Londonderry, is a community-led initiative which responds to individuals who are observed to be in distress who may be at risk of suicidal behaviour.

The service provides support and offers a short-term solution to manage immediate crisis, which includes risk assessment, de- escalation, and identifying personal support options and other appropriate support and treatment services.

For information about CCIS, please visit www.extern.org

04/10/2022

The 7th round of LAB Awards are now OPEN for applications! 👇

𝐆𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 🚀
We’re awarding £1500 to help fuel the growth of a recently established business (last two years) to get to the next level. The award might be used to help buy a piece of equipment or service to help deliver on ambition and growth aspirations.

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 🎒
We’re awarding £750 aimed at helping under 25’s to develop and grow a business idea, concept or project.

𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 🧑‍💻
We’re awarding £750 to someone with a great idea looking to transition from employment into entrepreneurship.

𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 💜
We’re awarding 2x £500 awards designed to develop, create or invent concepts or socially minded ideas which could help people contend with the forthcoming cost of living pressures/community challenges.

03/10/2022

23/09/2022

Delighted to be supporting Stephen Quigley and Seamus Crossan as they complete their 30 in 30 challenge - running 30 half marathons in 30 days to raise money for Foyle Search and Rescue and Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum!

Two fantastic men running for two amazing causes! Link to donate below:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/star30in30?utm_term=6YJDN2mBX&fbclid=IwAR1AZWZk_yGGwhrDO2OYzt8DCeANAoOaX0kjfYggDe2A9-9solJXdoqEiF4

As our 30in30 challenge in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue and Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum approaches the final week we are planning a raffle as part of our fundraising. We are now reaching out to any businesses who would like to support us in anyway they can to help push the much needed funds for our 2 charities. We know things are difficult and we have made the conscious decision to not knock on doors.

In putting the 30in30 challenge together we have been very lucky with a number of local companies and friends approaching us offering their support and expertise. We wanted to take a few moments to acknowledge them!

small_but_mighty_fuel endurance foods. Carol Cassidy supported us previously with fuel for the 100 miles in 24 hour challenge and she has come back with more! Protein balls and cakes made with natural ingredients and no added preservatives to aid training and recovery and they are bloody delicious. Thank you Carol Cassidy.

Alley Kat Design is Kal a very talented young man who also volunteers with Foyle Search and Rescue. Kal designed our logo, posters, banners, route announcements and updates. Thank you Kal.

PhotoChute Derry have printed our banners and posters and have always supported our fundraising efforts. They always provide the best quality prints at the most affordable prices. The walk in print lab provides the best quality digital photo prints, large poster prints, canvas prints and more. Thank you Damien Lynch.

Pure Derry is our local comedy, craic and merch merchant and they got on board at the very beginning contacting us with the brilliant idea that turned into our very own M.U.C.K.E.R.S tee-shirts with £5 from every muckers tee going to the 30in30 fund. Thank you Carian Murray and all the folks at Rosemount Factory who do all the real work behind the scenes.

Local runner, friend and our own personal physio/masseuse Gerard Harkin for the sports massages and general advise on the niggles. Thank you also to Mark Walker who had offered his expertise.

Thanks to another local runner Gareth Johnston and Kinetica https://www.facebook.com/KineticaSports/ for supplying some Protein milk and Protein bars to help keep us fuelled

The Embankment Bar & Grill for the drinks and food while we run continuously around Ebrington Square every Saturday in September.

Thank you to The AMP Growth Incubator on Ebrington Square who offered us use of their facilities to keep us fresh.

If you are interested in donating to the raffle or fundraising could contact either Stephen or Seamus.

14/09/2022

Meet Bronagh and Sinead below and hear what lead to the creation of their incredible Ruby's Fitness App!

Don't miss the app's launch event here at The AMP on 30th September from 3pm!

06/09/2022

💥Rising Stars 5.0 applications are now OPEN!💥

The AMP Growth Incubator is delighted to be City Partner for the UK's most exciting competition for innovative, early-stage tech companies who want to take their business to the next level.

Find out more about Tech Nation Rising Stars 5.0 competition: https://lnkd.in/eYGuisBj

Rising Stars is the UK’s newest and most exciting competition for innovative, early-stage tech startups, with a prize package designed to send your business into the stratosphere.

25/08/2022

Huge thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural Inno-Fest last Friday. What a day!

Thank you to our speakers Mary McKenna MBE, Paul McElvaney and Jennifer Neff for sharing their insightful and encouraging stories and to Conor Rabbett for his professionalism in capturing the essence of the day in the video below!

Guildhall Taphouse provided amazing cocktails, Notorious Street Food served delicious food and the lovely weather kindly gave us the opportunity to make the most of our beautiful outdoor space!

Already looking forward to securing our sponsors and going bigger and better next year!

Ryan Williams Aaron McElhinney

18/08/2022

Tomorrow!

2pm - Panel talk on all things innovation and investment with Mary McKenna, MBE, Jennifer Neff Social Prescribing and Paul McElvaney!

4pm 'til Late - Live music, food and drinks!

Link to tickets below:

Join us for our summer party! Panel discussions on Innovation and Investment, food, drinks and live music!