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SAFELOG and Opteran Partner for Next-Gen Nature-Inspired Mobile Robots

Opteran Technologies, the Natural Intelligence company, has announced a major partnership with SAFELOG, the global order picking and transportation robot manufacturer.

The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference Returns

The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference is making a much-anticipated comeback, inviting both budding and established business minds to an unparalleled event designed to revolutionise the business sector.

UK SMEs Alarmingly Underprepared for Cyber Threats, Cowbell Reveals

A recent survey has highlighted a significant gap in cybercrime preparedness among the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a mere 19% possessing an adequate cyber incident response plan (IRP).

A fifth of Brits plan to start own business in next five years

According to recent research by Geek Retreat, a retailer and community hub specialising in geek culture, gaming cafés, and events, one in five Britons are contemplating launching their own businesses within the next five years.

The Hustle Awards: Outstanding Startup Support

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

Report launched into UK’s IP-backed finance landscape

Today in London, the launch of a UN agency report by the UK’s Minister for AI and IP, Viscount Camrose, alongside WIPO Director General Daren Tang, highlighted a burgeoning interest among UK banks in Intellectual Property (IP) backed lending.

Business value a blind spot for third of UK SME owners

A third (33%) of business owners in the UK don’t know how much their business is worth, according to new research from Marktlink, one of Europe’s largest independent international M&A advisory firms for SMEs.

Okoora launches app marketplace to ease currency management for small businesses

The fintech startup okoora has unveiled an App Marketplace for its Automated Business Currency Management (ABCM) platform, offering businesses a secure and intuitive platform to purchase additional services that augment the primary capabilities of its cloud-based solution for currency management.

Melt&Marble expands with new state-of-the-art HQ

Melt&Marble a Swedish precision fermentation company, has transitioned to its new headquarters in Gothenburg. This move brings with it advanced precision fermentation innovation facilities, including cutting-edge molecular biology and microbiology laboratories, bioreactors that reach pilot scale, and a food application test kitchen dedicated to culinary experimentation.

Apple acquires Canadian startup DarwinAI

Apple has acquired Canadian AI startup, DarwinAI, adding more technology to its collection, ahead of its big push into generative AI in 2024.

The Hustle Awards: Social Impact Hero(es)

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

infinitSpace launches first German flexible workspace location in Berlin

infinitSpace, a technology-driven provider of flexible workspaces, has forged a management partnership with prominent Central European investor Peter Korbačka to introduce its inaugural German flexible workspace in the new Quartier Heidestrasse development in Berlin.

South Summit Brazil to hold its third edition in Porto Alegre from 20 to 22 March

South Summit Brazil 2024, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organized by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, will hold its third edition from March 20 to 22 in the city of Porto Alegre.

£3.7 billion: the cost of internet failures to UK businesses

UK businesses lost over 50 million hours and £3.7 billion due to internet failures in 2023, according to a new report from Beaming, a specialist business ISP. Reliance on connectivity for trading and operational activities has increased among businesses in the last five years, and the cost of missed sales, lost productivity and other disruptions due to downtime has risen by 400%.

Namecoach Announces “Say My Name” Campaign

Namecoach, the technology company solving name mispronunciation in critical settings, announced its “Say My Name” campaign, a strategic initiative to enlist two million new users committed to promoting inclusivity and respect in educational and corporate settings.

SETsquared ranked in the top three startup hubs in Europe

The SETsquared Partnership has been ranked as the third leading startup hub in Europe and the top entry from the UK and Ireland by the Financial Times and Statista’s Special Report on Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs.

Forest new bike design to celebrate partnership with The Great Reserve

As Forest concludes its ‘River Bike’ initiative with The Rivers Trust, the company is embarking on a new chapter by reimagining its fleet of blue bicycles. To commemorate the natural environment, they are unveiling a bike design inspired by Planet Earth.

Brand Champions event for a more inclusive world

March is renowned not only for International Women’s Day but also as Women’s History Month, the commencement of Ramadan, and the arrival of Spring. While International Women’s Day spans just a single day, the momentum for action should be relentless.

Royal Academy of Engineering enterprise hub in top 10 startup hubs

The Financial Times and Statista undertook an analysis to determine which initiatives are playing a pivotal role in nurturing successful new companies.

Gen AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape

Lloyd’s, the premier global insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has released a new report today highlighting the significant impact that the swift advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology will have on the cyber risk environment. This evolution demands that businesses enhance their resilience against these changing threats.