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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.

‘First of its kind’ free course for UK’s neurodivergent entrepreneurs

A Brighton-based company is offering a free course to 12 neurodivergent entrepreneurs, potentially helping the UK’s next Richard Branson to get started in business.

Bupa everywoman in Technology announces Entrepreneur award winner

The winners of the 2024 Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced, celebrating the most inspirational women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Maria 01 Impact Report reveals Experienced Founders Launch New Startups Amid Decline in Funding

Maria 01, the Nordic startup hub, has unveiled its latest Impact Report, focusing on the social impact of the startups based on its campus.

Marc Randolph, founder and first CEO of Netflix, joins South Summit Madrid

The founder and first CEO of the streaming platform Netflix, Marc Randolph, will be one of the main speakers at South Summit Madrid 2024, the world’s leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organized by IE University, which will be held at La Nave in  Madrid between June 5 and 7.

CIBER-SHUBE, THE LARGE SPANISH ECOSYSTEM OF OPEN INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF CYBERSECURITY, STARTS ITS ACTIVITY WITH GREAT SUCCESS

The CIBER-SHUBE project, implemented under the public invitation for collaboration in the promotion of Strategic Cybersecurity Projects in Spain, is co-funded by INCIBE and the University of Salamanca under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed by the European Union (Next Generation EU).

Pi Labs research reveals that AI could reduce the annual carbon footprint of the built world by 50% by 2030

Global proptech venture capital firm Pi Labs has today launched ‘Sustainably Intelligent: AI for a Greener Built World’, a research report that uncovers new details about the transformative impact that artificial intelligence will have on reducing carbon impact in the real estate industry and built environment.

Spyrosoft Ltd. will support British public broadcaster with Digital Engineering Augmentation services in the UK

Spyrosoft Ltd. will support the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) with Digital Engineering Augmentation services in the UK. According to the cooperation agreement signed in December 2023, Spyrosoft will act as an external partner providing technology expertise and resources to expand its media technology teams in the United Kingdom.

Oxford University Innovation unveils five-point plan to increase the proportion of women founders to 50 per cent by 2030

Oxford University Innovation proposes a new target to increase the proportion of women founders or co-founders from 15 per cent in 2015-16 to 50 per cent by 2030. The University of Oxford’s Increasing Diversity in Enterprising Activities (IDEA) initiative aims to promote inclusivity in entrepreneurial activities, first tackling the under-representation of women in entrepreneurship. Over the past eight years, the proportion of women founders and co-founders of spinout companies at the University of Oxford has roughly doubled to over 28 per cent.

Gamestream raises €4.5 million to continue the revolution in the video game industry

Gamestream, global leader in white label Cloud Gaming solutions, today (14th March 2024) announces that it has fundraised 4.5 million euros to continue revolutionising the video game industry and establishing itself as a world leader in Cloud Gaming solutions for B2B with Audacia and Bpifrance, via its Tech and Touch fund, to join the team of investors to participate in a second fundraising.

New guide goes back to basics on contract law

UK Businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors, can benefit from a new free information guide that has been launched to give a clear, concise, and up-to-date overview of the key aspects of contract law for their everyday operations.

Intuit QuickBooks launches standalone Bureau Payroll product for accountants, accelerating payroll for UK businesses

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announces the launch of QuickBooks Bureau Payroll, a standalone, full-cloud solution built for UK accountants and bookkeepers with diverse client needs. Integrating with major accounting solutions such as Xero, Sage, Iris and more, QuickBooks Bureau Payroll helps accountants streamline and speed up their payroll processes.

TheyDo raises $34M to end the need for multi-million dollar transformation programs

TheyDo, the leading journey management platform, announced an additional $34 million in funding today (14th March 2024). Blossom Capital led the round, supported by other existing investors Arches Capital and Innovation Quarter and joined by global customer experience evangelist Steven van Belleghem, Highsage Ventures and 20Sales. The round will enable TheyDo to continue leading the journey management movement at scale; increase R&D, focus on AI and data ingestion; and build out its customer-facing team in the United States.

FemTech and Women’s Health startups urged to join Discovery Park’s growth programme, offering a support package worth over £50K

Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science community, has launched a special edition of their growth and support programme, Discovery Spark, for startups in FemTech and Women’s Health. 

ELITE BUSINESS AWARDS CELEBRATE THE BEST IN UK ENTERPRISES

The Elite Business Top 100 (EB100) 2024 Award Ceremony took place last night in St. Paul’s, London. The annual event shines a much-needed spotlight on the outstanding Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) found across the United Kingdom.

CIBER OLÉ WAS CREATED TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE AND ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CYBER INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

This joint programme between INCIBE and the University of Salamanca starts activity in Madrid from 13th to 15th March and will include talks, workshops and events.

Tech UK calls for Gov to advance AI action with “industrial strategy”

Tech UK, a trade organisation representing the UK’s technology sector, has urged the government to adopt an “industrial strategy” focused on hastening the integration of AI within businesses. This call to action is among seven critical policy recommendations put forward by the UK technology sector.

Payment terms are non-negotiable for 8 out of 10 B2B buyers

Hokodo, the B2B eCommerce Association, OroCommerce, and Greenwood Consulting have unveiled a collaborative report that delves into the purchasing behaviours and e-commerce expectations of business buyers.

Meet the 11 startups selected for University of Cambridge Start 1.0 accelerator

Founders at the University of Cambridge, the premier initiative aimed at empowering and expediting the impact of University founders, has announced the 11 venture science startups participating in its inaugural Start Accelerator programme.

New event launches funding scheme for South London businesses

The University of Roehampton, in collaboration with BIG South London, is set to host an event on the 20th March, which will introduce an Innovation Voucher funding scheme designed to assist businesses in collaborating with academic experts to achieve their business objectives.