LONDON, UK – July 18th, 2024: Flare, a groundbreaking company specialising in branded student safety apps, has won the prestigious King’s Entrepreneurship Prize, marking a significant achievement in one of Europe’s largest university entrepreneurship competitions.
Awarded by King’s College, Cambridge University, this accolade includes a substantial grant aimed at supporting Flare’s mission to expand its services to more educational institutions across the UK.
Flare offers a white-label service that allows universities, colleges, and schools to develop branded safety apps tailored to their unique needs. These apps are designed to promote a secure and supportive environment for students. Founded by recent Cambridge graduates, Flare leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance student welfare.
Gabriel Brown, co-founder of Flare, expressed his enthusiasm about the award: “With the support of the King’s Entrepreneurship Prize, we can expand our reach and offer more institutions the opportunity to provide branded safety apps for their students. Our service allows universities and colleges to prioritise student safety and promote a positive brand image by offering a customised app that meets their unique needs.”
In November 2023, Flare introduced a free app for student safety named “Flare – Stay Safe.” This app quickly gained traction, being adopted by over 50 student union partners across more than 27 universities in the UK. It serves as an emergency alert tool, enabling students to send pre-written alert messages to their friends and family with a single tap. The app has been particularly beneficial for smaller institutions lacking 24/7 security staff.
Building on the success of its free emergency alert app, Flare’s white-label service offers a variety of customisable features. Institutions can order a safety app that aligns with their brand and specific requirements, including emergency messaging, location sharing, one-tap SOS, and a panic alarm.
Flare’s innovative microservice architecture underpins its ability to reduce the financial and logistical barriers to adopting student safety apps. For instance, Flare provides free trials, allowing institutions to test the app with key stakeholders before committing to a purchase. Additionally, Flare handles full maintenance and testing of the delivered apps as part of a transparent and cost-effective annual subscription.
By offering a branded safety app, educational institutions can demonstrate their commitment to student welfare, thereby enhancing their reputation and fostering a supportive environment. Flare’s scalable and cost-effective service ensures that even the smallest universities and colleges can implement top-tier safety solutions.
Flare’s achievement in securing the King’s Entrepreneurship Prize is a testament to its innovative approach and dedication to improving student safety through technology. The recognition and financial support from this prize will undoubtedly accelerate Flare’s growth and impact across the UK.
For more information about Flare and its branded safety solutions, please visit their website at www.flare.cx.
