Tech Derby

We chose Davies Okeowo for a reason. He helped raise £14M+ in startup funding. He has worked with hundreds of founders. Now helping you get investor-ready. Real insight. Real outcomes. #TechDerby #Startups #Founders #InvestorReadiness

We chose Gavin Burgess as a facilitator for a reason. 20+ years building & scaling businesses. Exited a £20M+ operation. Now helping founders get clarity on customer, problem & market. Real experience. Real outcomes. #TechDerby #Startups #Founders #Accelerator

💡 Key takeaway: Investment readiness = story + strategy + strong fundamentals We’re building something real. #TechDerby #Startups #Innovation #EastMidsTechWeek

Big day for Tech Derby last Wednesday 🚀 From the East Midlands Tech Week Preview Show at Valiant Live to an electric TechDerby Socials at Dubrek Studios; community, innovation & real conversations all in one day.

2 days to go! The next TechDerby Socials is almost here. Join founders, builders, students & innovators for an evening of creativity, connection & conversation. 📍 Dubrek Studios, Derby 📅 18 Mar ⏰ 5–7 PM Register via the QR code and be part of Derby’s growing tech community

3 days to go ⏳ Tech founders, builders, students & innovators are coming together for the next Tech Derby Socials. 📅 18 March ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Dubrek Studios, Derby Creativity. Connection. Conversation. Register and join the community. #TechDerby #DerbyTech #TechCommunity

🚀 Applications are now open! TechDerby has launched the TechDerby Pre-Seed Accelerator Program to support early-stage founders and innovators. If you have a startup idea, this is your opportunity to build and grow within the TechDerby ecosystem. Apply now techderby.org/startup-regist…

Spotlight Lauren Thompson, founder of Roots & Futures, joins us at the March TechDerby Socials. Lauren works with organisations and leaders to design human-centred strategies that create lasting impact. Don’t miss her insights on strategy, systems thinking & shaping the future

This was the energy at our last TechDerby Socials. Now we’re doing it again. 📅 18 March ⏰ 5 PM 📍 Dubreck Studios Derby’s tech community is growing. Be part of it. #TechDerby #DerbyTech #TechMeetup

Derby’s tech community is linking up again. 📅 18 March 2026 ⏰ 6PM 📍 Dubreck Studios TechDerby Socials, where creativity, connection & conversation meet. Don’t miss it. #TechDerby #DerbyTech #TechMeetup #UKTech

New month. New momentum. March is for learning, building, and connecting. TechDerby is here to support your journey every step of the way. Let’s make it count. #TechDerby #HappyNewMonth #TechCommunity #Innovation

The future is being built here. #TechDerby #AI #Innovation #TechCommunity #CyberSecurity

Chidi Duru showed how inclusive design leads to stronger, scalable tech. Ini-Obong Agunbiade shared lessons on building and scaling tech-enabled platforms. Olawale Oladoja explored how AI and behavioural analytics are reshaping fraud prevention.

Our February TechDerby Meet-Up brought together innovators, founders, and tech professionals for an inspiring evening of learning and connection. 🚀 Adam Wilcox shared why intelligent data infrastructure powers AI and modern innovation.

🔥 TechDerby February Meet-up is happening! 📅 18 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 12PM UK 📍 Game Changer Lab, University of Derby Expect bold ideas, real stories, and powerful connections in tech. Don’t miss it. Be in the room. #TechDerby #Derby #TechCommunity #Innovation #Startups

Hello February ✨ New month, new energy, new possibilities for the TechDerby community 🚀 Happy New Month! #TechDerby #TechCommunity #Innovation #February

Thanks to our speakers, community, and the University of Derby for hosting. Want to get involved? Let’s build. #TechDerby #Startups #AI #TechCommunity #Derby

Yesterday, we had another strong Tech Derby session 🚀 ✔️ Social enterprise lessons on pivoting & measuring real impact. ✔️ A transport startup solving school-run challenges for busy parents. ✔️ AI insights on why projects fail, data access, governance, complexity & bias.

It’s happening today. TechDerby. Community. Conversation. 📍 Game Changer Lab ⏰ 12PM (UK) You’re welcome 👋 #TechDerby #DerbyTech #Today