What we’re about
SyncNorwich is Norwich's Tech and Startup community, bringing entrepreneurs, designers, marketeers, business people and developers together.
We hold startup pitches, showcasing 4 new startups every 2 months, and startup workshops on alternate months.
We also host our annual flagship event Sync the City in which we challenge students and professionals to build and launch a startup in 54 Hours.
With over 1800 members, we are the biggest and most active startup community in the region.
Supported by Purple Tuesday, Leathes Prior, FXHOME & SupaPass!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote and enable local tech business growth, and make Norwich a truly thriving tech cluster in the UK.
We showcase Norwich startup talent in a bi-monthly series of Startup Pitch Events. We have one simple goal.
Grow Norwich into a world class digital startup cluster & ecosystem
In order to achieve that, we all have to get involved. Help each other out, pitch our ideas, attend events, give feedback, become early adopters, become co-founders, become first employees, code for equity, code for free, connect people, collaborate, learn, fail and win together.
SYNC THE CITY
We also have an annual flagship event. Sync the City - Norwich’s 54 Hour Startup event in which we challenge event attendees to pitch a startup idea and make it a reality in 54 hours. Winning team can win up to £4,000 cash prize.
https://syncthecity.com
JOBS
We have a monthly newsletter for Norwich, highlight latest news and jobs.
https://syncnorwich.substack.com/subscribe
LETS MEET
Norwich's Tech + Startup Community
Check out our events
https://www.meetup.com/syncnorwich/
To get a flavour or past meetups, see
https://www.meetup.com/syncnorwich/events/past/
LETS TALK
We have a slack Channel with 800+ members who are always happy to help, join the convo here:
https://launchpass.com/syncnorwich
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Startup Pitches #14 - Special at Norwich Games FestivalThe Forum, Norwich
SyncNorwich is back!
This time, we're joining forces with The Norwich Games Festival.
This event series showcases local talent in a line-up of startup, product or idea pitch events. We have 4 startups pitching for you on May 30th.
Drinks sponsored by Langham - Partnerships that go beyond recruitment
PITCHES
🎴 Richard Tadd - Taiji-tcg
🕹️ Michael Beckwith - Uprise Games
🧩 Kate Killick - Pieced Together
🃏 Stephanie Darrah - Steph Darrah ConsultancyAGENDA
6.00pm - Arrivals & networking with drinks
6.15 pm - Intro
6.30 pm - PITCH 1 -> Taiji-tcg
6.40 pm - PITCH 2 -> Uprise Games
6.50 pm - PITCH 3 -> Pieced Together
7.00 pm - PITCH 4 -> Steph Darrah Consultancy
7.10 pm - Q&A
7.20 pm - Vote for Best Pitch
7.40 pm - Stay at the venue or head homePITCH 1️⃣ -> Taiji-tcg
WUJI Studios proudly presents Taiji, an all-new Trading Card Game based on Chinese mythology, theology and culture. It is a war & strategy game with over 1,000 cards for players to enjoy and collect; including deities, divine creatures, fantastical beasts, ancient humans, and more.
www.taiji-tcg.com (in the works)
Speaker Richard Tadd is the Founder of WUJI Studios, a UK-based company aimed at promoting Chinese culture through various forms of media and entertainment to halt the rise in anti-Chinese sentiment in the West.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tadd-mba-cmgr-mcmi-92174829/
PITCH 2️⃣ -> Uprise Games
Uprise Games was created in 2023, based on creating 2D and 3D games. In this showcase, they will be showing some of their current projects that are being developed under Uprise Games as well as some potential future projects.
https://uprisegames.com/
https://www.instagram.com/uprisegames/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/uprise-gamesSpeaker Michael Beckwith is one of the founders and Creative Director for Uprise Games with a keen skill and passion for 3D and all things gaming.
https://www.artstation.com/roguedeveloper804
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-beckwith-38436522a/
https://www.instagram.com/mikessanctuary2442?igsh=Y2Nlb3ZleXRiZW1jPITCH 3️⃣ -> Pieced Together
Pieced Together is a cosy scrapbooking puzzle game that tells a heartwarming story about friendship, getting older and letting go.
Sort through personal mementos, cutting, sticking and puzzling items together to create a beautiful scrapbook. Discover the story page by page, following the years of ups and downs between protagonist Connie and her lifelong friend Beth.
http://www.playpiecedtogether.com
www.twitter.com/GlowfrogGames
www.glowfrog.gamesKate Killick is a BAFTA-winning game designer, and CEO at Glowfrog Games, a team of industry veterans building heartfelt games for a diverse audience.
www.linkedin.com/in/katekillick
www.twitter.com/thethirdkatePITCH 4️⃣ -> Stephanie Darrah - Steph Darrah Consultancy
Launching May 2024, Steph Darrah Consultancy is a business specialising in Indie Publishing Consulting, Teaching, Mentoring, Business/ Career Advice and Diversity Representation.
Steph is a Video Games industry professional with years of experience in Indie Publishing, Pitching, Production, Mentoring, Career Advice and Diversity Advocacy.
With an in-depth understanding of the elusive publishing process, and years of involvement in mentoring and supporting underrepresented individuals. Steph approaches her business with an accessible, inclusive and transparent attitude.
Steph has previously worked with Games London, Gi Academy, Next Gen Skills Academy, The Swiss She Got Game Program, Safe in Our World, Tiga and Game Academy.
She has also featured on many panels and podcasts including at the GDC Conference, First Playable Conference, Playable Futures Podcast and Games London.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-darrah-592a5149/
👐 OUR LOVELY SUPPORTERS
- Innovate & Grill [Summer BBQ]The Eagle, Norwich
Tickets sold out last year, so be sure to grab yours at https://ti.to/norfolkdevelopers/innovate-and-grill
The Summer BBQ returns in July!! 🥳
A collaboration of a community of local communities:- Norfolk Developers, SyncNorwich, Hot Source, & Norfolk Game Developers!
We gather again at The Eagle, Newmarket Road. Parking is available but limited.Opening at 18:00, with food served at 19:00! We'll then enjoy fine company, drinks, and comrades!