BBC Worldwide launching mentoring scheme for digital startupsJune 16, 2012 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has revealed that it’s launching a mentoring scheme for digital startups called BBC Labs. The official launch event is on June 22 at Google’s Campus, a co-working space in east London, The Next Web reports. The six month program is aimed at emerging digital media companies in the UK, with a view towards helping the selected startups gain traction and scale by working closely with them – the ultimate goal is to help them strike a commercial partnership with BBC Worldwide. Labs participants will be given the chance to work in close contact with experts at BBC Worldwide, including those in technology and content, as well as marketing, sales, advertising and legal. Moreover, participants will also have access to office space in the BBC’s Media Centre in White City, which will include technical resources, monthly mentoring sessions and networking events. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |