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Virtual patent marking software tool saves tech industry time and money

IP/legal software service provider Terrifio launched its Markr system, the new online virtual patent marking tool for the fast-moving tech industry.

AI crucial for UK’s international ‘Growth Challenge’, Chancellor says

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has urged the UK to ‘win the race’ for AI development in order to lead the UK’s international ‘growth challenge’, otherwise Britain will be left behind in this innovative area.

Personal Board of You Inc.

The events of recent years have prompted many people to reflect on what they want from their personal and professional lives.

Don’t wait any more and develop your business with AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator support

The AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator, an Amazon Web Service brand initiative in collaboration with Vestbee platform, is currently accepting final applications. This equity-free, online program spans over four weeks and aims to provide SaaS startups at the early stages with a distinctive chance to scale their business, learn from recognised experts, build industry networks, obtain exposure to top VC funds, and other benefits.

Europe leads the world in cyber threat protection

SEON has released its latest ‘Global Cybercrime Report’, which highlights the varying dangers associated with cyber threats around the world.

Pivotal raises £4.5m to solve biodiversity measurement at scale

Biodiversity data company, Pivotal, is announcing a £4.5 million seed round, led by Octopus Ventures, to help it transform the economics of biodiversity tracking and build the definitive platform to measure biodiversity at scale.

Net Zero is impossible without technology, Earth Day survey finds

Ahead of Earth Day 2023, new research suggests that although UK climate technology is playing a crucial role in tackling global climate change, challenges in accessing funding and finding the right talent are impeding the development of the industry.

lomarlabs & Seabound to reduce CO2 emissions aboard vessels

Lomar’s new subsidiary, lomarlabs, announces its collaboration with climate tech startup Seabound in a bid to reduce emissions and catalyse new, cost-effective methods to capture CO2 onboard vessels.

UK’s first national week to celebrate women in business

June 19-23 sees the launch of National Women’s Enterprise Week (NWEW), the first ever UK wide celebration of female led businesses.

Less Than One Week to Go Until SME XPO 2023

Run by the Evening Standard and supported by Chrome OS, SME XPO is the UK’s leading event dedicated entirely to ambitious SME founders and decision makers who are looking to scale. 

Startups need to offer benefits to win the war for young talent

Founders need to offer smart workplace benefits to win the talent war and attract Gen Z staff – the lifeblood of the start-up economy – new research has found. 

Geo quarterly report: UK startups raise $2.4bn in Q1

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly Report:  UK Tech – Q1 2023. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK Tech space.

UK economy loses 360,000 hours of productivity every month due to manual house buying processes

The majority of people buying a house in the last three years had to take time away from work to complete admin tasks related to the purchase manually and in person, such as validating their identification at the post office or signing contracts in front of a solicitor. 

Reclaim the Future at TNW Conference 2023

The Next Web Conference, the leading international tech festival, announces ‘Reclaim the future’ as the theme for this year’s event in Amsterdam on June 15-16. The theme is a call to action for the industry to come together in Amsterdam to shake off the negative around tech and once more put it at the centre of a hopeful future.

Can your tech weather the economic storm?

According to the British Chambers of Commerce, the UK economy is set for a long period of stagnation that will leave it smaller than before the COVID-19 crisis until the final quarter of 2024.

Scan.com raises $12m Series A to increase access to imaging diagnostics

London and Atlanta-based diagnostic imaging platform Scan.com has raised a $12 million Series A round co-led by Aviva Ventures, YZR Capital, Oxford Capital, Triple Point Ventures and Simplyhealth Ventures, with participation from Forefront Venture Partners. The business will use the funding to scale their US operations and develop bespoke products for UK insurers, accelerating healthcare referral processes to deliver life-saving imaging access and quicker results for patients.

Longevity Partners appoints Chrystèle Dumont former Microsoft C-Suite as COO

Longevity Partners, the global multidisciplinary responsible business and climate advisory firm, has appointed Chrystèle Dumont as its Chief Operating Officer – Europe. Chrystèle brings a unique experience to the company. As a 17-year Microsoft veteran where she held positions as Chief of Staff to the President of Western Europe and COO of Microsoft Emerging Markets, covering 60 markets across Africa, Levant and Pakistan.

Surge in AI interest amongst UK businesses as searches increase

Fiverr, the company that is revolutionising how the world works together, today released its 7th Business Trends Index, a collection of trending searches for services on Fiverr’s platform. Among the millions of searches on the marketplace, AI and Accounting and Finance services saw the largest increase in the UK over the last six months.

Are you guilty of these 5 counterproductive B2B SEO tactics?

SEO techniques are as varied as they are numerous, but when you’re at the mercy of the search engines, what was once standard practice can quickly see you falling foul of the algorithm.

UPSTREAM 2023: THE INNOVATION FESTIVAL THAT CONNECTS CHANGEMAKERS

From May 23 to 25, the Rotterdam Metropolitan Area will transform into a hotbed for talent, capital, and growth. Over forty partners, three full days, and one shared mission. Upstream 2023 is the international tech festival dedicated to a future-proof economy.  It is the place to be for any startup or scale-up looking to increase business and impact in a sustainable way. The annual festival is a co-creation of the Dutch innovation community, international corporations, and investors. As the three-day agenda is packed with close to fifty city events, Upstream 2023 offers a unique chance to connect with inspiring entrepreneurs, daring investors, and bold change makers. The past three editions attracted over 2.000 attendees from across the globe.