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8 Years of Record Growth: AstroLabs Launches Sector Guidebook on Saudi Tourism to Explore Untapped Opportunities

AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform, is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive guidebook that shines a light on the thriving Saudi tourism industry and the Kingdom’s ascendancy as a global tourist destination.

PSNC and ORCA Computing Partner with NVIDIA on Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing

ORCA Computing, a prominent quantum computing startup, and Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), a globally recognised research and development supercomputing centre, have announced a collaboration with NVIDIA.

Reed Global acquires Code Nation to tackle the rising tech skills gap

Reed Global – the family-run group of companies committed to improving lives through work – has acquired Code Nation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent digital and technical training providers.

Cloud continues to enable innovation in tough economic climate

New research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has found that 100% of organisations are now accessing Cloud-based services to meet their needs, with the most common motivation being its potential to offer greater flexibility of IT spend, and its ability to make them more agile as a business.

Economy has ‘turned a corner’ as UK emerges from recession

The UK economy has emerged from a recession fuelled by stronger-than-expected growth between January and March, according to official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

AI accelerator for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme

As part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, Digital Catapult has announced that seven companies from across the country will join its High Growth AI Accelerator for transport, to drive adoption of AI and machine learning (ML).

Sir Stelios calls for applications for the Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs

Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands including easyJet and Founder and President of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, are proud to launch the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2024 now in its 16th year.

Report: opportunities for UK tech across Taiwan’s semiconductor sector

Huge opportunities for UK companies across the semiconductor industry in Taiwan are revealed in a new report, published as part of the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

Artion raises €1.4M to address legally required inspections

The Belgian scaleup Artion announces that it has completed an investment round of €1.4 million.

Stratiphy leads £1M consortium for AI solutions in financial services

Stratiphy, an investment strategy builder technology firm that makes personalised investment solutions scalable, has announced the consortium it leads has been awarded a grant of £1 million from Innovate UK.

Gen Z FinTech Prograd Announces Expansion To US After Successful UK Launch

Prograd, the UK’s leading financial literacy platform for Gen Z, has announced that it is expanding to the US in September this year.

Meet the Company Using Tech To Revolutionise Self-Storage

In an era where instant deliveries and digital convenience reign supreme, The Box Co. is making waves in the self-storage industry with its innovative approach. 

Startups Magazine partners with Climb24, the UK’s festival of innovation, industry, and investment

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Climb24, the UK’s festival of innovation, industry and investment, which will return to Leeds on June 5th – 6th, 2024.

British business excellence celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced this week, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

Startups in the North-East receive a much-needed leg-up

Teesside marketing agency, Outrank, which has been delivering award-winning digital marketing services to businesses across the UK since 2018, has teamed up with organisations including Teesside University, The North East LEP and DWP to offer a free package of support worth £15,000 to promising startups in the region.

44% of businesses prioritise digital accessibility, yet only 19% implement it effectively

Applause, a company in testing and digital quality, has released the findings from its third annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey. The results indicate an increasing focus on digital accessibility and inclusive design within companies.

The 22nd everywoman Entrepreneur Awards Open for Nominations

The 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, are open for nominations. Female entrepreneurs have until 3rd June 2024 to submit their entries to the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business.

Most UK entrepreneurs leverage AI, blockchain and cloud computing to boost efficiency

More than half of UK business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs (56%) are expanding their focus beyond British shores, motivated by the growth potential and increased flexibility available in other global markets.

e-bike brand VanMoof expands sales and service network

VanMoof, the Amsterdam-based e-bike brand acquired by McLaren Applied in September 2023, has expanded its partner network by adding 50 repair and service locations across seven countries.

Getir, previously acquired Gorillas, exits UK, US, and Europe

Getir, who previously acquired Gorillas and FreshDirect, has announced that it will exit the US, UK, and its remaining markets in Europe.