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A new defence technology initiative, the Defence Builder Accelerator, has recently launched in Ukraine. This four-month intensive training programme is specifically designed for Ukrainian defence startups to secure their first investments and facilitate the transition from “garage” production to the establishment of a technology company.
Exponential technologies have become an indispensable tool for boosting business competitiveness. In this regard, startups are positioned as key players when it comes to developing these solutions and accelerating the digital transformation of any industry with solutions such as Generative AI, data analytics, multicloud, Blockchain, AR/VR, or cybersecurity, among others.
Humane’s AI Pin has been one of the most talked about gadgets since its announcement. Designed by two former Apple executives, having featured at Paris Fashion Week, and the countless news stories about the product, the pin was hailed as the next best thing in tech.
Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector.
According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.
Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released its Spring 2024 Business Trends Index.
The first edition of Startup OLÉ was attended by more than 110 top speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees. In addition, Depencare was the winner of the pitch competition.
Code Institute, a provider of software development education, has introduced a Spring Scholarship Fund to support aspiring developers.
Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that assists companies in achieving a net zero future, announced its acquisition by the Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.
Recent findings from the Santander Trade Barometer show that nearly a third (28%) of UK companies now anticipate over half their revenue will come from international markets in the next 12 months, a figure that has doubled in the last two years.
After registering over 60,000 attendees from 89 countries, hosting more than 670 exhibitors, over 1,000 speakers, and engaging over 3,000 startups, investors, and open innovation stakeholders in 2023, We Make Future is arriving in Bologna, Italy, for the first time.
Hartlepool Council has initiated a new trial aimed at boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the town. They are implementing Kerbo Charge through-pavement channels, enabling residents with street parking to charge their cars at home safely and benefit from low-cost off-peak tariffs.
A recent report from Ecologi, the UK’s climate action platform, reveals that 79% of UK businesses believe the government should offer more support to enhance their environmental practices.
Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living, has announced its acquisition of Trouva, the platform for exploring and purchasing from independent boutiques and brands.
The LawtechUK Ecosystem Tracker Report has provided new insights into the UK’s flourishing lawtech sector, highlighting its rapid expansion nationwide and identifying major growth areas and regional centres of innovation.
HiBob, the company behind Bob, the contemporary HR platform transforming the world of work, recently unveiled Bob Hiring, a fully integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that seamlessly connects candidate, employee, and business data for enhanced decision-making.
Taking place next week on April 23-24, at ExCeL London, this year’s event promises an unparalleled experience for entrepreneurs and business owners alike.
As the largest competition of its kind in the Nordics and Baltics, Latitude59 Pitch Competition has once again broken records – a total of 526 applications from 53 countries were submitted, which is almost a hundred more than the previous year.
Wall Street English, an EdTech company, has launched a range of advanced features and learner productivity tools designed to enhance student learning outcomes.
AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, has partnered with doobi, a laundry subscription platform to expand this unique service to the thriving market of Saudi Arabia. By infusing innovative technologies into the conventional method of laundry services, doobi is set to transform the laundry experience in Saudi with its state-of-the-art technology and customer-centric approach. This strategic move aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to become digital-first, fueled by its high internet penetration and tech-savvy population.
