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London Tech Week: Future Worlds to launch six new startups

Future Worlds, the on-campus early-stage accelerator at the University of Southampton, will host its annual Demo Day on Wednesday 14 June at 5pm at the British Film Institute on London’s Southbank.

EIT launches innovation hub in North Macedonia

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announces the launch of its first joint hub in North Macedonia set to take regional innovation to the next level and provide local entrepreneurs, innovators, and learners with innovation support.

Asia Pacific investors set to pour millions into UK Tech after biggest post-Brexit trade deal

Cutting edge British tech firms are set to pitch for multi-million-pound deals with Asia Pacific (APAC) investors today just weeks after the UK concluded negotiations with the CPTPP – a £9 trillion combined GDP trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific.

CBI says UK set to dodge recession, but business investment remains weak

The UK economy is likely to avoid a recession this year, according to trade body the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). However, worrying doubts about confidence and business investment remain as the Bank of England is set to raise interest rates to a peak of 5% by August from 4.5% now.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to open 10th anniversary London Tech Week

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will open the 10th anniversary edition of London Tech Week from 12th-16th June 2023. With over 30,000 delegates from 148 countries descending on the capital for the most influential tech event in the UK, London Tech Week serves as a reminder of the UK’s appeal to tech entrepreneurs and investors globally and why it continues to be the gateway to Europe.

Research reveals the best colour for your tech startup logo

Have you ever wondered why certain colours are synonymous with specific brand logos? Or why do we instantly recognise the yellow arches which have placed themselves in over 60% of countries worldwide? It’s all to do with psychology.

InterCloud to showcase its cloud cost management solutions at VivaTech 2023

As cloud costs rise, the ability for businesses to manage their cloud environments as efficiently as possible is more crucial than ever before.

Marketing Chiefs react to UK’s AI Safety Summit Plans

Following meetings with the US president, Congress and business leaders, the government says the UK will host a global AI safety measure summit this autumn to evaluate the tech’s “most significant risks”.

Widespread investor fear that banking crisis will damage economy

Investment platform Shojin, reveals how recent banking failures at SVB and Credit Suisse have impacted investor confidence. 

Half of SMEs expect cashflow increase, according to Paragon Bank

UK SMEs are preparing to increase investment despite concern over wider economy, new research reveals.

Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation

London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry.

UK and US ‘Data Bridge’ to extend the Data Privacy Framework, boosting over £79m data exports

The UK and US will create a ‘data bridge’ as an extension to the Data Privacy Framework which is set to facilitate the free flow of personal data between the two countries.

LeoLabs Accelerates Radar Coverage in Europe with Commissioning of the Azores Space Radar

LeoLabs, a commercial provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping, today announced the commissioning of the LeoLabs Azores Space Radar. This radar site, located on Santa Maria Island in the Azores, Portugal adds critical coverage in Europe and supports regional and national commitments to space safety, security, and sustainability.

Plum to launch “Interest” product for UK and EU customers

Plum, the smart money app, is planning to launch a new “Interest” offering in Q3, so customers can benefit more quickly and directly from rising central bank rates.

8 Things To Consider Before Launching Pride Month Campaigns

As Pride Month begins, businesses across the globe are gearing up to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, navigating Pride campaigns can be a challenging task, with pitfalls such as performative activism, tokenism, and rainbow washing lurking around every corner. 

Small businesses failing to capitalise on their unique customer service advantage

Less than half (40%) of consumers find that small businesses offer a more personalised customer service experience than larger corporates, according to FM Outsource’s new report, Small Business Customer Service In 2023: A Missed Opportunity?

Elon Musk to take part in VivaTech in Paris

VivaTech announces that Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter) will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming edition taking place 14-17 June.

We Make Future brings Sir Tim Berners-Lee to Italy: save the date for June 16th at Rimini Expo Centre

Sir Tim Berners-Lee will be the guest of honor of WMF – We Make Future. On June 16th, 2023, the visionary computer scientist and inventor of the World Wide Web will take the stage at the International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation, scheduled from June 15th to 17th at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy).

London leads the way for international tech investment over past decade

London continues to be one of the top global destinations for tech companies looking to expand internationally, with fresh data from London & Partners showing the UK capital has attracted more new international tech companies than any other global city in the past decade. 

“In LaLiga, AI is used for everything and helps make decisions, but it will always lack the human factor”, explains Javier Tebas at South Summit Madrid 2023.

South Summit, co-organised by IE University and with the institutional support of Spain Up Nation, the Community of Madrid and Madrid City Council, as well as Mutua Madrileña, Google for Startups, BBVA Spark, Endesa, Toptal, Wayra – Telefónica Innovation and Banco Sabadell’s BStartup, continued its first day this afternoon with a series of talks and debates focused on AI, in which Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, gave a noteworthy talk.