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Mental Health app wins out at March London Demo Night
Mar 12, 2026
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Winnie and the Aeli Health team walked out of last night’s Canopy x City Ventures Demo Night with the People’s Choice Award – and it couldn’t be more deserved. In a room full of founders, operators
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Meet Mara: Building Real-World Connection Through the UniDays Startup Programme
Mar 04, 2026
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Some founders build apps.
Some build platforms.
Mara is building something more fundamental: real-world human connection.
As a master’s student at the London Interdisciplinary School, Mara joined the...
From Working Mum to Student Founder: Helen’s UniDays Accelerator Journey
Mar 04, 2026
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At Canopy Community, we believe entrepreneurship should feel open, not intimidating. It should be founder-friendly. It should support social mobility. And it should meet you where you are.
Helen Conw...
From University Idea to Real Startup: How Ankit Is Building JOG for Run Clubs
Mar 03, 2026
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What does it actually take to move from “I’ve got an idea” to “I’m building a startup”?
For many first-time founders and students, the hardest part isn’t creativity. It’s starting.
Ankit Chawla, a s...
Celebrating with Rob Kramer: From Bitcoin Bakeries to Billion-Person Impact
Jul 04, 2025
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 At Canopy, we celebrate bold thinkers, creative builders, and founders who don't just launch startups—they ignite movements. In March, at our Demo Night in Lisbon, one founder captured the hearts and...
Kate, Charity and a Cornish First: Celebrating Our Demo Night Winners
Jun 30, 2025
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There was magic in the air at the first Canopy Cornwall Demo Night of the year. For the first time in our long history of Demo Nights — stretching back to 2014 — we had joint People's Choice Award win...
Lisbon Demo Night: A Showcase of Creativity, Learning, and Community
Mar 20, 2025
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Tonight, Lisbon became the hub of innovation as Canopy hosted its March Demo Night. Entrepreneurs, investors, and curious minds gathered at AstroLabs to celebrate bold ideas and share their expertise....
Demo Night Cornwall: A Celebration of Startup Brilliance
Mar 20, 2025
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Last night, the Canopy & Tech Cornwall communities gathered at the Fibre Hub in Cornwall for an unforgettable Demo Night! The evening was a true celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commun...
Celebrating Entrepreneurship: Liam of Student Venture Wins People's Choice at Canopy Demo Night
Mar 14, 2025
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Last Wednesday, the Canopy Demo Night in London was buzzing with energy, innovation, and community spirit. Entrepreneurs, students, investors, and supporters gathered to witness pitches from some of ...
AI Insights: Exploring Retrieval-Augmented Generation with Ben
Mar 14, 2025
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In the latest episode of AI Insights with Ben, we delved into the transformative power of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a cutting-edge technique reshaping how businesses interact with large l...
Founders Bring Their A-Game at Canopy Demo Night London
Mar 13, 2025
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