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Cleantech startup shortlisted for Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards

Heero Technologies, a high growth cleantech software and data company based in Dundee, is excited to be shortlisted for two ‘Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards’.

Fixing the tech industry recruitment leak

The tech industry is suffering from leaky pipeline of recruits and women are the solution to the problem.

Workspace Design Show returns for third UK edition

Workspace Design Show, the trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024.

Lomarlabs and Blue Dot Change partner to combat powerful greenhouse gases

Lomar’s newly launched corporate venture lab, lomarlabs, has announced its latest portfolio company and collaboration with Silicon Valley tech startup Blue Dot Change. Together, they will work to develop, design, and test Blue Dot Change’s compact nature-based catalyst dispenser, which aims to accelerate the reduction of methane in the air.

Launch of Gen AI autonomous software tester BlinqIO

BlinqIO, a generative AI company has announced the launch of its new BlinqIO Virtual Tester (BVT). The first of its kind, it is a fully autonomous advanced testing platform for websites and applications.

World-renowned speakers will discuss responsible tourism at TIS2023

In a world where tourism is a major economic driver (contributing nearly $7.4 trillion to global GDP in 2022), the significant environmental challenges posed by the tourism model developed to date mean that sustainability has emerged as an inescapable goal for the sector.

Bad news for businesses as Bank of England set to hike interest rates

The Bank of England is set to hike interest rates for the fifteenth time in a row on Thursday, despite recession fears, which will mean the Bank’s rate will be at its highest level since the beginning of 2008, taking interest rates to 5.5%.

Austrian organisations defining tech’s influence on arts and culture

The speed at which tech, like AI, is changing the world of art and culture is alarming. Two Austrian organisations are looking to drive awareness in a big way around it by launching an award and possibly opening an ‘AI for culture’ research and competence centre in Austria.

Micron Agritech to transform animal health with rapid AI-powered testing

Micron Agritech, a Dublin-based agricultural technology company, has raised £2.3 million in funding co-lead by ACT VC, Atlantic Bridge, and Yield Lab Europe, positioning itself for expanded growth within both the UK and the Irish markets.

Innovative Ideas and Artistic Expression Converge at the Workspace Design Show

Discover a unique event experience that transcends the boundaries of artistic inspiration at the upcoming Workspace Design Show, taking place from 11 – 12 October at RAI, Amsterdam. This event will bring together the Benelux workplace interiors community in a dynamic exploration of the future of experiential workspaces.

Transforming the UK and Europe with DevOps: grow your startup with Automat-IT, an AWS Premier Partner

Automat-IT, a prominent DevOps provider and an AWS Premier Partner, has expanded its presence to the UK and Spain with a strong commitment to assisting startups in accelerating their business growth.

Uni of Oxford and OpenOcean Unveil AI-Powered Startup Ecosystem Mapping Platform

Saïd Business School at The University of Oxford and OpenOcean, a European venture capital firm, have released O3, the world’s most accurate open-access startup insights platform.

Digitalised 3D collection comes to life, championing sustainability at London Fashion Week

Acer has announced a collaboration with renowned designer Jenn Lee to digitalise this year’s collection and bring it to life at London Fashion Week 2023.

Fipto raises €15M to transform payments market using blockchain

French Treasury Management fintech has raised €15 million in seed funding that it will use to accelerate its platform that enables companies to manage their corporate treasury and make international payments in fiat and digital currencies using blockchain technology.

Auctionet opts for Brite to power instant A2A payments

Brite Payments, a pioneer in instant bank payments and one of Sweden’s fastest-growing fintechs, announces that it has partnered with Auctionet to provide its users with seamless, instant account-to-account (A2A) payments.

Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor for Europe to appear at Wales Tech Week 2023

Chief Security Advisor for Europe and Board Advisor at Microsoft Sarah Armstrong-Smith will be sharing her insights on cyber security as a panellist at Wales Tech Week in October, it has been announced.

Tech Barcelona announces Partnership with G-P

Tech Barcelona, the independent and non-profit association that works to consolidate Barcelona as a technological and digital hub of international reference, has announced its partnership with G-P (Globalization Partners) a player in the global employment industry, known for setting the standard in global employment compliance.

First AML partners with Mercia to enhance anti-money laundering compliance

First AML, the global scaleup which streamlines the entire anti-money laundering (AML) onboarding and compliance process, has announced a new partnership with Mercia Group LTD, a provider of CPD training, assessments, compliance and marketing services to the UK&I accountancy profession.

BetaDen tech accelerator enters new era

BetaDen, Worcestershire’s first technology accelerator, is welcoming eight new early-stage businesses into its programme from September 2023.

Small businesses are owed £27k in late payments on average

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are currently owed an average of £27,214 in late payments, according to new research from Intuit QuickBooks, as SMBs estimate one in six invoices (17%) with customers or suppliers are overdue.