Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes

In this series we explore some of the successes of Newcastle University’s startups and spin-out companies.

In this episode, we talk to Johnson Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Newcastle University start up, Equiwatt.

The free Equiwatt app has created an energy-saving community who are helping to reduce electricity use when it is at its dirtiest and most expensive in exchange for up to £150 of rewards per year.

Find out how Johnson is using technology to save energy and help the planet and his advice for anyone starting up their own business. Find out more about Equiwatt and download the app at https://www.equiwatt.com/

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio & Editing by Helen Williams

Production by Stef Moorhead

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Polybox: The Newcastle University start up empowering marketing agencies with Rojin Yarahmadi

In this series we explore some of the successes of Newcastle University’s startups and spin-out companies.

In this episode we talk to Rojin Yarahmadi, co-founder and CEO of Polybox, the Newcastle University start up using cutting-edge technology to empower marketing agencies.

The company was set up by Rojin and business partner Nick Beno in 2022. So far they have raised £500,000 with Northstar Ventures and Creative UK and won an Innovate UK Creative Catalyst grant.

Find out more about Polybox at https://polybox.app/.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY:

Instagram: @newcastleuni

TikTok: @newcastleuni

X: @FromNCLPodcast | @UniofNewcastle

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni

CREDITS:

Hosted by Isaac Stamper

Audio & Editing by Dan Allinson

Production by Stef Moorhead

From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/.