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The Watercooler 2023: Drawing the roadmap for shifting workplace culture

On 25th and 26th April 2023 at ExCel London, The Watercooler will return for its second year to challenge the status quo and focus on the future of workplace wellbeing, HR, mental health, and employee culture. A free-to-attend two-day event, it will offer access to over 100+ speakers, conferences, workshop sessions, networking opportunities and a vibrant exhibition space showcasing leaders in workplace culture.

The benefits of being shortlisted!

Being shortlisted offers tremendous benefits to your business, so if ‘not’ winning phases you, stop right there. Let us tell you what being shortlisted can do for your business!

Flexible payment options are vital in boosting eCommerce sales

With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent, as customers seek alternative ways to pay for those all-important purchases.

How expert marketplace sellers can help you protect your brand

From startups just beginning to find a route to market, to well-established businesses with multiple product lines, branding is one of the most important assets a company has.

Saudi Financial Academy and AstroLabs Partner to Launch Future-forward Fintech Bootcamp

The Saudi Financial Academy and AstroLabs have come together to offer a future-forward data for fintech training program aimed at inspiring the next generation of fintech pioneers in Saudi Arabia. Taking place in May 2023, the program will provide young, ambitious individuals with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a five-week bootcamp exploring data technologies, AI-powered technologies, data analytics, as well as business & prototype development.

The major international players in AI gather in Montréal

Now in its fifth year, World Summit AI Americas will return to Montréal on 19th and 20th April 2023 and once again bring together global AI leaders from enterprise, big tech, startups, academia, law, government and investment to tackle the most burning AI issues and set the global AI agenda.

Government-backed Taskforce is tackling the entrepreneur gap

Recent statistics have highlighted gender and regional disparities across the UK. The Government-founded High Growth Enterprise Taskforce plans to tackle this issue.

Purpose over profit: An interview with James Higgins, Founder and CEO of Ethical Bedding

James Higgins, Founder of luxury, ethical bedding brand, Ethical Bedding, took part in the latest series of Dragons Den. On the popular BBC One series, James showcased the properties and potential of the eucalyptus-based, sustainable bedding, gaining the attention of Touker Suleyman, who offered a 50% stake in the business. However, James boldly declined the offer, favouring his belief in purpose over profit.

AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator for startups

Startups across the UK and Ireland are invited to apply and participate in the four-week programme that will give access to AWS cloud technology and credits, as well as mentorship, training, connections, and the technical guidance necessary to build both innovative solutions in the cloud, and successful companies.

Femometer marks Endometriosis Month with launch of fertility tracking app

Marking Endometriosis Month (March 2023), Femometer, designed for women trying to conceive, to help them understand their bodies.

Copenhagen is the top city for a good work-life balance

A study from Forbes Advisor has reveals that more than half (54%) of Brits would trade a better work-life balance for a lower income. Its 2023 Work-Life Balance Index uses a wide range of data sources to uncover which major cities in the world offer residents the best work-life balance.

ABT e-Line cooperates with Munich startup BAVERTIS

The battery in battery-electric vehicles usually generates direct current. Before this can provide propulsion via the electric motor, it must be converted into alternating current.

Adyen launches 2023 EMEA Accelerator to give social enterprises the chance to win mentorship

Adyen announces that its annual Accelerator programme is returning this spring to empower another round of high-potential social enterprises and impact startups.

National StartUp Awards finalists revealed

UK businesses have been shortlisted as part of a national awards programme designed to showcase the country’s up-and-coming enterprises.

Searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ rise by 163%

Ahead of International Day of Happiness 2023, feel-good PR agency Lem-uhn reveals that searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ soared by 163% between December and February. With the UK in the midst of an economic downturn and a cost of living crisis, Lem-uhn believes that happiness at work is now even more of a priority to people.

Kerbo Charge pioneers solution to accelerate adoption of EVs

UK startup Kerbo Charge announced the rollout of its self-closing cable channel for electric car owners. For houses without driveways, this solves the problem of how to charge an electric vehicle and will typically save customers £1,439 a year compared to solely using fast public chargers.

SME XPO celebrates figures showing that female founders built over 150,000 new businesses in 2022, released on the eve of International Women’s Day

Despite inflation reaching record levels coupled with great economic uncertainty, women in the UK  built more businesses last year than ever before, a figure that we at SME XPO stand proudly behind, especially with International Women’s Day just around the corner.

Agmatix Partners with NASA Harvest to Support the Uptake of Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Agmatix, a start-up AgTech business specialising in turning agronomic big data into powerful models and insights, today announces a partnership with NASA Harvest – NASA’s global Food Security and Agriculture Consortium – to support crop production in a sustainable way at the field level and mitigate the impact of climate change.

Global Fintech Market predicted to grow to nearly $0.5Tn

CryptoMonday.de predicts that the global Fintech market will grow to nearly $0.5 trillion by 2025.

FDM host female digital skills bootcamp on International Women’s Day

FDM Group, the FTSE 250 global leader in the recruit, train and deploy sector, has concluded its SheLivesTech digital skills bootcamp, hosting 40 female students to celebrate their certification.