
The quirky business incubator is immediately recognisable as it’s based on a double-decker bus and this new 12-week programme comes after IncuBus’ retail-centric project at Camden Market, which took place during the summer.
At the time, Real Business interviewed IncuBus co-founder Rishi Chowdhury, who said: “We decided to do a retail-focused incubator to play on strength of Camden Market. There’s a lot of grassroot retail stuff in the market and there’s been more development locally with malls, cinemas and retail outlets.” He added there was a mission to help transform the North London town into a startup hub, while the portability of the bus makes it ideal when the incubator needs to travel for events and activities. With PwC, however, IncuBus has turned its attention to the “Future of Work” and the pair are seeking digital startups that are developing solutions in cyber security, AI and smart offices. The new 12-week programme is designed in recognition of the changing workplace with developments such as co-working spaces like Second Home, and in anticipation that more changes are yet to come.- PayPal to mentor UK firms for third time as 6 startups complete Start Tank scheme
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Applications are now open and they run in three stages: phase one accepts ten candidates, phase two accepts five and phase three just three. IncuBus entry costs £3,000, which covers the programme, working space and networking, while the bus can be used for marketing opportunities. George Johnston, co-founder, IncuBus, added: “Technology is transforming our homes like we’ve never seen before. Yet the workspace, where we spend 30 per cent of our lives, is being left behind. It is time for the next disruption to take place. “As business models and industries are destroyed by innovation, the only way to survive is to be at the forefront of creating new ones. This initiative will ensure the next generation of entrepreneurs have access to market and the support they need to realise the Future of Work.” By Zen TerrelongeShare this story