Case Study

Company Overview Raversys is a technology company delivering tailored digital solutions that help organisations modernise systems, improve efficiency and unlock new opportunities through technology. Specialising in custom software development, web and mobile applications, enterprise platforms and cloud-based systems, the company supports organisations across sectors including education, healthcare, retail and professional services. By combining strategic consultancy with tec

Twelvth, founded by Debtanu Das and Trang Phan, is a web3-based fantasy sports platform set to disrupt the traditional fantasy sports and betting industries. With a unique approach combining fantasy sports and the stock market, Twelvth allows users to trade players like stocks, buying and selling based on their real-world performance and create virtual teams to compete against other users. From Finance to Fantasy Sports Debtanu and Trang’s backgrounds in finance were pivotal

Kelly Smith’s story in the furniture design industry reflects the drive and commitment that fuels her success. With a background in physics, computer programming, and design, Kelly founded SPELK Studio in 2022, a company dedicated to creating high-quality, solid wood furniture. From concept to production, Kelly’s vision is simple: to support British manufacturing while providing customers with beautifully crafted furniture that lasts. From Physics to Furniture Design Kelly’s

SegnaTech Ltd is a forward-thinking tech consultancy that has been helping SMEs in industries like healthcare and pet care scale through innovative solutions. Founded by Brad Young, a former prison officer, SegnaTech specialises in cloud consultancy, data science, machine learning, and web development. The company offers affordable, scalable technology solutions to businesses that would otherwise be unable to access such resources. But this journey hasn’t been without its hur

BeeSure HR, founded by Sophie Dodgson, offers a unique and flexible HR solution for businesses of all sizes. With over 20 years of experience in human resources across multiple industries, Sophie provides cost-effective, senior-level HR expertise, tailored to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Whether a company is just starting out or is well-established, BeeSure HR helps build strong foundations for growth, ensuring businesses can attract, retain, and develo

AImploy is transforming recruitment for UK SMEs with its AI-driven talent assessment platform. Designed to streamline hiring, AImploy’s solution aims to reduce the average recruitment time by 38.4 days, ensuring efficient and unbiased hiring for over 5.5 million SMEs. Recruitment for SMEs is often slow and biased. Recognising this, AImploy’s founders, all experienced in facing these challenges, are developing an AI-powered platform that evaluates candidates on skills and cult

This case study explores the journey of Angela Davidson, founder of TinkleGuard Ltd, and her innovative urine collection device for babies and young children. We’ll delve into the challenges Angela faced, the unmet clinical need she identified, and how Durham City Incubator (DCI) played a pivotal role in supporting her entrepreneurial spirit. Q: Can you tell us about TinkleGuard and the problem it addresses? Angela: TinkleGuard Ltd has created a urine collection device design

Empowerment Learning Ltd is on a mission to engage the young people of the North East with themselves, their education and their futures. The company provides bespoke education and behaviour coaching programs that empower students to improve their wellbeing and academic outcomes. Founded by Kelly Walton, with over 16 years of experience in education, Empowerment Learning was born out of a desire to tackle the high rates of suspensions and exclusions in the North East of Eng

Nicole Collins, the founder of Reign Accounting Ltd, has an extensive background in the finance industry. Her journey began in 2014 as an Accounting Apprentice and saw her rise through the ranks in various sectors, including manufacturing, facilities management, chemical, retail, and charitable organisations. This diverse experience across senior finance and accountancy roles laid a robust foundation for her entrepreneurial leap. Nicole’s transition from industry to establish

Are you a visionary entrepreneur with a start-up idea that could revolutionise your industry? If so, Durham City Incubator (DCI) is calling on you to join their latest cohort, with exciting new opportunities specifically tailored for Fintech and Digital start-ups in County Durham. The DCI is renowned for nurturing high-growth potential start-ups, and this time, they’re going even further. Cohort 11 comes with the added benefit of specialised support for digital businesses, pa