{"id":1149,"date":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsparx.co.uk\/north\/uncategorized\/tech-north-begins-quest-second-northern-stars\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:37:31","slug":"tech-north-begins-quest-second-northern-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techsparx.co.uk\/north\/tech-north-begins-quest-second-northern-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech North begins quest for new batch of Northern Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/_\/scs\/apps-static\/_\/js\/k=oz.gapi.en.RuhPXpTlnG8.O\/m=auth\/exm=plusone\/rt=j\/sv=1\/d=1\/ed=1\/am=AQ\/rs=AGLTcCOokrSO1ksYBIhrJ5GPMvzG9ykBVg\/cb=gapi.loaded_1\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"container content\">\n<section class=\"hnews hentry item article north-east\">\n<article class=\"col-md-7\">\n<header><\/header>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p class=\"lead\">Tech North is looking to discover the most promising early-stage tech companies in the North of England, including the lesser-known, undiscovered start-ups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Applications are open until 9\u00a0October, with the grand final on 17\u00a0November.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you&#8217;ve got what it takes, then apply online to become part of the Northern Stars 2016 competition.<\/p>\n<p>Northern Stars is a pitch competition that seeks to identify and showcase the best tech startups in the North of England. 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