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SMEFest 2024: Jasper SME Hub targets 50,000 African businesses for growth

Jasper SME Hub, an accelerator and business school for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has launched an ambitious initiative to directly support the growth of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

How to prepare your company for investment

David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.

Quantum resilient to investment slowdown with widespread government backing

Today marks the release of the OpenOcean–IQM–Lakestar State of Quantum 2024 Report, a collaborative effort by IQM Quantum Computers, OpenOcean, and Lakestar, in partnership with The Quantum Insider (TQI). The report highlights the resilience of quantum computing amidst global economic downturns, underpinned by strong governmental support and sustained investment in Europe.

UK Government spin-out review: protection of IP needs to be brought into focus

This article, written by Partners at intellectual property law firm EIP, Andrew Thompson and Matt Lawman, discusses the recent independent review of the UK’s university spin-out system and the importance of ensuring continued success to the sector.

Newcastle top UK ‘toon’ to start a small business in 2024

When selecting a location for their small business, entrepreneurs have numerous factors to weigh, including growth prospects, potential income, cost of living, and overall quality of life.

Free AI event for small businesses

Small business proprietors from across London are being presented with a chance to enhance their AI expertise and widen their network at a ‘netwalking’ event, organised by Small Business Britain and BT.

New rules will see drastic reduction in female angel investors

The upcoming government redefinition of ‘high net worth individuals’ is being criticised as “flawed”, with concerns it could lead to a decrease in the number of angel investors, especially among women and ethnic minorities.

Launch of State of Gender Diversity in European Venture report

At a special event in London, Female Foundry will be launching its ‘State of Gender Diversity in European Venture’ report.

Zoom launches app for Apple Vision Pro

Zoom has unveiled a novel app tailored for Apple Vision Pro, set to enhance user interaction with colleagues and customers through a more realistic and immersive environment, available from February 2.

THE WAIT IS OVER!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! The curtain has risen on The Hustle Awards 2024, and we are thrilled to announce that entries are now open. Behind the scenes, our team has been hard at work curating an exceptional experience for all participants.

The Elite Business 100 top UK SMEs

The Elite Business (EB) official ranking of the UK’s most outstanding SMEs is finally unveiled.

Millions expected to miss self-assessment tax deadline as HMRC failings brought to light

The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, has shown that the number of HMRC customers likely to miss this month’s self assessment tax deadline is expected to climb, as they struggle to get the help they need following HMRC’s decision to shut its helpline for all but priority calls.

Help to Grow returns for a fourth year with 3 new cohorts

If you’re operating a small to medium enterprise (SME), scaling your business in a competitive market can be a daunting task. Fortunately, 2024 brings a ray of hope for some businesses in the form of tailored support.

UK Space Agency backs Messium

An agritech startup, dedicated to mitigating global agricultural waste, has garnered support from Space Park Leicester.

The world’s largest business show is back for 2024

The world’s largest business show is back for 2024, expanding into the US and arriving at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The 2024 edition takes place on the 6th & 7th of March and is set to be an unmissable event with 300 exhibitors, live panel debates, speed networking and over 150 seminars and interactive masterclasses covering everything you need to know to start or grow your business!

Centre for Sustainable Innovation launches in Salford

Salford Business School has launched its latest project: the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). Based in the Maxwell Building on the University of Salford’s Peel Park campus, the Centre is not only a physical space for partners to utilise, but also a resource that aims to bring together the worlds of academia and business.

Make Llum BCN’24 a part of your ‘Destination for Innovation’ experience at ISE 2024

Prepare for an electrifying fusion of artistry and technology as Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the global hub for professional audio-visual (pro AV) and systems integration, announces its third-year sponsorship of the dazzling Llum BCN’24 light arts festival.

Women entrepreneurs programme returns to Southampton Science Park

Female founders in the fields of science, digital, and technology, based in the South, are invited to participate in a women-only business support initiative spanning two days at the University of Southampton Science Park, scheduled for the 6th and 7th of March.

Deutsche Messe invites entries for the HERMES Startup AWARD

Deutsche Messe is currently accepting submissions for the HERMES AWARD, recognised globally as a significant award in the industrial sector.

The return of the five-day office week despite transport chaos

The full-year Movers Index from Virgin Media O2 Business has disclosed that 2023 witnessed a significant resurgence in office attendance, with 40% of companies reinstating a five-day office week.