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Victoria Smith Wins £75K Award for Music Innovation

2/5/2025

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Sunderland's own Victoria Smith has been awarded Innovate UK's Women in Innovation Award, securing a £75,000 grant for her groundbreaking software platform, Gig Lab. Designed to empower grassroots music venues, her innovative tool streamlines event planning, showcasing Sunderland's rich cultural scene as it emerges as a celebrated Music City.

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Sunderland's own Victoria Smith has been awarded Innovate UK's Women in Innovation Award, securing a £75,000 grant for her groundbreaking software platform, Gig Lab. Designed to empower grassroots music venues, her innovative tool streamlines event planning, showcasing Sunderland's rich cultural scene as it emerges as a celebrated Music City.