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The entrepreneurial ecosystem gains maturity, employability and seeks opportunities for growth in ‘green business’.

South Summit’s Entrepreneurship Map 2023, developed in collaboration with IE University, highlights that the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem has consolidated the path to maturity thanks to the growing number of startups that accumulate more years of traction in the market, among other factors. In 2023, Spanish startups are on average 3.12 years old, when this statistic in 2019 reached 2.2 years. In addition, 17% of startups in Spain are already scaleups and 4% have a consolidated business.

Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 brings together international tourism ecosystem in Seville

From 18 to 20 October, more than 7,000 professionals will attend TIS2023 to discover the technological innovations that are transforming tourism into a more digital, sustainable and intelligent model.

Seraphim Space Accelerator launches Mission 12

Seraphim Space, known as Generation Space in the US, which runs the dedicated accelerator for startups in the global SpaceTech industry, has announced the companies participating in Mission 12.

Universities team up to support startups with a social purpose

A growing number of social ventures are emerging from universities, aiming to make a real difference to communities across London and further afield. These companies need capital if they’re to grow, and a new project launching this autumn will lay the foundations for a self-sustaining social venture fund. 

AI projects supporting small businesses get funding boost

Artificial intelligence projects in areas as diverse as fashion, farming and fire-fighting are being backed with a further £37 million, as the Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan highlights how AI can be a force for good ahead of next month’s AI Safety Summit.

Catalyst launch Co-Founders Programme to connect aspiring entrepreneurs

Catalyst has launched its Co-Founders programme, inviting people with passion, drive and ambition to come together to create startups that could change the world.

SME business activity slides into contraction, but employment shows resilience

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signalled a decline in business activity and new work during September, according to the latest NatWest survey of businesses employing less than 250 employees.

Tech Nation relaunches to champion founders

Tech Nation will officially relaunch, with plans to work with the government as an “independent voice for founders” to provide tech entrepreneurs access to the knowledge and communities they need to be successful in the rapidly growing industry, set to take place on Monday 16th October.

A new entrepreneurship accelerator launches

Techstars and The Ohio State University are partnering to bring a new accelerator programme to drive growth in Columbus and the greater region by investing in the most promising software startups and innovators.

Stackt raises over £1M in latest investment round

Stackt, a technology startup developing innovative moving and storage systems, raises a seven-figure sum from a group of investors in a new round. Thanks to its innovative technology, it provides services that are more accessible and cost-effective.

UK government-backed incubator for chip startups

British startups solving complex global issues through the design of semiconductor chips have been named as members of a new government-backed incubator that will provide support as they grow into future global chip leaders.

myenergi lands £30m investment from Energy Impact Partners

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi, has secured an investment of £30 million to support significant future growth and internationalisation from Energy Impact Partners (EIP). This follows on from the £30 million debt finance myenergi secured from HSBC earlier this year to further fuel its expansion.

Oxford University Innovation’s First Impact Report

Ahead of the Government review of the UK spinout landscape, Oxford University Innovation (OUI) has published its inaugural Impact Report.

Startups Magazine at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo on the 18-19th October! Come by stand A30 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and have a chat with the team.

London top VC hub in Europe, breaks top 10 globally

London has climbed into the top 10 for venture capital investment globally, charging ahead of European rivals as it cements itself as a technology investment hub among US and Chinese competitors, according to a new report.

x+why and Barclays launch two new Eagle Labs to boost UK startup ecosystem

x+why, a flexible workspace specialist has partnered with Barclays to launch two new Eagle Labs, with a combined mission to support local entrepreneurs and ambitious startups to connect, innovate and grow. The new locations include the first Barclays Eagle Labs in London, based in Chiswick, as well as a new business incubator space in Birmingham.

Digital signage Software Market Size to Hit $42 Billion by 2036

According to recent study by Research Nester, the global digital signage software market size is expected to surpass more than USD 42 billion by 2036 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 13.2% from 2024 to 2036.

TIS2023 to explore how AI is driving personalised, sustainable tourism

AI technologies are revolutionising the travel industry across all segments, from improving the customer experience and planning events to attracting and retaining tourists.

Pleo announces new product updates to bolster spend management capabilities

Pleo, one of Europe’s spend management platforms, has launched a slate of major new updates for its customers, which aims to provide businesses with a more comprehensive set of tools to help them effectively manage and optimise their spending and catalyse mid-market growth.

‘Set-jetting’, AI-based recommendations and hyper-personalization define how travellers choose their trips

Attracting and retaining travellers has become a critical task, and traditional marketing strategies are no longer sufficient. Increasing digitalisation and personalisation of services are setting the tone for the future of a fast-evolving industry. Data collected by Northstar suggests that by 2023, 40% of travellers who use technology to plan their trips will use automated suggestions based on their data to choose their destinations.