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Cactos: repurposing batteries for a greener future

“A Cactus is nature’s battery … It stores water when it’s available and releases it for use later” – Oskari Jaakkola, Co-Founder and CEO of Cactos Oy. 

Making clean cooking a reality for anyone, anywhere

Frustrated with his own extractor hood being difficult to clean and not up to his aesthetic taste, Maxime Augay designed AirHood during college.

Reimagining prosthetics

To launch a successful business, passion, drive and determination is essential. Nate Macabuag, Founder of Koalaa is the perfect example of a founder on a mission to change the world and make a real-life difference.  

Sustainability Jan/Feb 2023 “quotes page”

How can startups avoid greenwashing for a positive environmental impact? 

The smart tea brewer for your perfect cup of tea

BRU is on a mission to provide the best tea making and drinking experience by offering smart solutions for the tea preparation.  

Health Tech Nov/Dec 2022 “quotes page”

“Do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has raised more awareness on the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace?”

Becoming digitally sustainable

The digital ecosystem has an incredibly large carbon footprint. 

MYO workspace Q&A

How long have you been around? 

Helsinki Hot Spot

Underneath the city’s surface a hidden, unique subculture is on the rise. Delicious cuisine, stunning architecture, museums and art, Helsinki has something to offer everyone, including startups.

Support throughout the product lifecycle

ByteSnap Design is an award-winning consultancy for electronics software development and hardware design. Founded in 2008 by Graeme Wintle and Dunstan Power, the company has a range of expertise from electronics design through to embedded Linux development.

Defining the future of long-term condition care

Born out of a close experience with health, Aide Health is the future of long-term condition care, on a mission to make prescribed care as effective as possible. It’s a digital health service using conversational AI to improve patient engagement and clinical assessment for chronic disease.  

Deliverect: The backbone of on-demand food

Deliverect, a startup unicorn co-founded in 2018, integrates third-party food delivery platforms with restaurant POS (point-of-sale) systems, automating delivery to allow for a more efficient system – and they do it well!

Q&A with Ilya Rouss founder of Teleporting

Teleporting is an ecosystem for the self-employed where you can find any type of activity on your road to self-improvement. We caught up with Ilya Rouss, Founder and Managing Director of Teleporting.

Accessible healthcare made simple

Doctify are the award-winning healthcare review platform who are building trust and transparency between healthcare professionals and people seeking medical care. 

Feeling the pinch? How startups can optimise tech team productivity

The SPACE framework takes a more holistic view of developer productivity and wellbeing, says Hywel Carver, Co-Founder and CEO of Skiller Whale.

Addressing the global breastfeeding crisis by providing peace of mind to parents

With funding from the European Commission, a patent in place and even a shout out from Richard Branson himself, Coroflo is on a mission to revolutionise the global breastfeeding crisis. 

Avenda Health

One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Despite advancements in many areas of oncology, innovation in prostate cancer treatment has remained stagnant.

Stress awareness month: Top tips to relieve that pressure

Stress is a common experience that everyone goes through at some point in their lives. It can be caused by various factors such as work-related issues, financial problems, family issues, and health concerns. Stress can have a significant impact on our mental and physical well-being, and it is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stress to prevent it from becoming chronic.

Empowering professionals to feel calmer 

It begins with awareness. How often do you consider your mental health? 

The problem with the university spinout process is much more than just equity

University “spinouts” – companies created to commercialise scientific and technological breakthroughs developed by students and researchers – are big business. According to a recent report, equity investment in spinouts increased more than fivefold – from £405 million to £2.54 billion – in the decade to 2021.