The Brighton Connectiv: March 2024

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Mar 15, 2024

Brighton-bred businesses Altnets, Bird & Blend and PRSNT all make the much-coveted Top 100 SMEs in the UK list. All actually coming in the top 50… (just showing off).
Joyfully Different and Supersonic Startup are launching their fully-funded business start-up programme for neurodivergent founders. Limited spaces available; deadline 31st March.
Brighton TravelTech company 15below gets significant investment to fund 5-year expansion plans
Yet another Brighton-born business sets up an office in Austin, Texas. This time it’s Hyve!
The Create South East programme is offering one last chance for Brighton and Sussex creative industries businesses to apply for fully funded 1:1 mentoring and support. Webinar to explain all on 26th March.
Paxton are getting bigger and bigger.

Brighton & Hove’s Youth Employment Hub has been shortlisted for best public/private partnership in the Local Government awards
A ‘hope hack’ led by Longhill School took place at the i360 in February, with students experimenting with ideas around youth voice and social mobility

A new pan-Sussex tourism organisation has been given the green light by government, paving the way for more joined-up thinking, investment and national visibility
Latest TV has moved. To the end of the pier.
What are you doing on April 12th? Maybe it should be celebrating Brighton & Hove’s young Black, Asian, mixed heritage young people with music, dance, creative workshops and idea-capturing. AudioActive would love you to join them.
Durch das Theater Freundschaft erreichen! Brighton People’s Theatre has won funding to develop a deep cultural bridge with other story-tellers in Leipzig, Germany.
Know an emerging artist who’d like some gallery space during the Brighton Fringe Festival? ONCA have an offer.

The very generous David at Brighton Pictures is offering free photoshoots for Brighton charities throughout March. Get in touch here.
A big stress for community organisations is instability in rent and premises costs. The Ethical Property Foundation, in collaboration with Brighton’s Community Works network is putting on a free webinar on 28th March to give advice and tips on how to build effective relationships with landlords.
Wave of Love was a unique event, bringing together some of Brighton & Hove’s most prolific charities in partnership with Brighton Pier. Watch this space for more.

On Wednesday 5th July 2023, the Baton of Hope came to Brighton, and was carried by 90 people, either in memory of a loved one lost to suicide, or in honour of their own survival. A film about it is now up for a major award.
Soooo many International Women’s Day activities, events and celebrations in Brighton & Hove that we can’t contain it here. But this blog from Connected Brighton pays homage to just some of the city’s female trailblazers.
University of Sussex psychologist / neuroscientist, Dr Charlotte Rae, is leading the UK’s biggest clinical trial about the 4 day working week. And she is sharing her research at Sussex Innovation on 27th March. Book here » The 4 Day Week: How We Made It Work (& How It Could Work For You)

The Living Coast biosphere project (stretching from Newhaven to Shoreham-by-Sea) has applied for UNESCO status
Just think of the scaffolding! Seaside climates are brutal for buildings and construction projects. Kopa have some interesting ideas about how to weather this.
BHESCo are hosting a talk + Q&A with entrepreneur and climate tech consultant Chris Goodall of Carbon Commentary / Weds 27th March » free tickets here

Destination: Leadership has been a unique collaboration between Brighton & Hove VI Form College (BHASVIC) and always possible to support leadership development in the hospitality industry. Other partners include The Grand Hotel, American Express and Nostos Restaurant in sharing best practice and ideas.
Supercool Brighton creative agency Tilt, coffee legends Redroaster and YouTube chef sensation Max Burns are celebrating the city’s foodie BCorps (March is BCorp month) with a special cook-off for 12-16 year olds.

The Possibility Club
- one of Sussex’ longest running podcasts delves deep into the worlds of people leading change, impact, bravery and big ideas. Hosted by Richard Freeman.
Sussex Founders
- a series telling the stories behind the spinouts created at University of Sussex and Sussex Innovation.

Trailblazers of Inclusion
- Brighton-based tech recruitment company Quotacom spotlight visionary digital leaders who aren't just riding the wave of cutting-edge tech, but carving-out a future defined by diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How Not To Run A Business
- Jeremy Jacobs is an entrepreneur, coach, proudly neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He explores the challenges and opportunities of running businesses with special guests.

The Brighton Paradox
- charting 20 years since city status, with an investigation into Brighton & Hove’s economic and cultural opportunities and challenges. From always possible, Lo Fi Arts, Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Plus X.
Class Divide
- personal stories of life growing up in Whitehawk, East Brighton, and how local government decisions have led to decades of education inequality. From Curtis James and De Carlie Goldsmith.
Connected Brighton
- local businesses and celebrities give their top tips on making the most of Brighton & Hove’s eclectic food, drink and nightlife scenes
Refigure
- Well-known couple from the city’s arts and tech scenes - Chris and Rifa Thorpe-Tracey - share their week’s adventures and observations on culture

Different Hats
- Popular business connector, Sam Thomas, interviews local entrepreneurs and high-achievers about their personal and professional stories
Authentic Resilience
- Brighton businessman and charity leader, Gary Peters, draws on his own experience, and that of his guests, to explore 21st century leadership
The Official BHA Albion Podcast
- The club’s official regular update on everything Seagulls, including the team’s first travails across Europe
Butlers Wine Show
- Staff from Kemptown’s infamous wine shop talk through their favourite vintages, bargains and rare finds from across the wine world

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