Social care technology platform AgoraStaff has been named one of Google’s Top 30 GovTech start-ups in the UK, recognising the company as one of the most innovative digital solutions helping to modernise public sector services.
The team was invited to attend the Google GovTech Showcase, where selected start-ups pitched their technology to an audience of government stakeholders, policy advisers and investors.
AgoraStaff’s Director of Compliance, Jolene Williams-Pears, attended the event and delivered a live pitch outlining how the platform is helping care providers connect directly with vetted carers through a digital marketplace.
She said “Being recognised in Google’s Top 30 GovTech start-ups was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how technology can help address some of the biggest challenges facing social care.
“The conversations we had were incredibly valuable because they involved people who influence how innovation is adopted across public services. It was a chance to demonstrate how platforms like AgoraStaff can reduce costs for providers, improve earning opportunities for carers and bring greater transparency to the system.”
Following the event, AgoraStaff has been invited to continue working with Google on strategic development and pitch refinement. The company is now recognised as a Google Technology Partner and will collaborate on future opportunities as it continues to grow within the GovTech sector.
Richard Williams-Pears, managing director said: “It’s a real honour to be recognised by Google as one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups. We’re building Agora to fundamentally improve how temporary staffing works — using technology to connect care providers and staff more efficiently, reduce costs, and ensure more of the money goes to the people delivering care. To have that vision recognised by Google is a huge moment for the team and a strong signal that the industry is ready for change.”
AgoraStaff was created to modernise temporary staffing in social care, helping providers reduce reliance on traditional more expensive agencies while ensuring more funding reaches carers and frontline services.