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eSync Alliance welcomes U Power and its EV UP Super Board technology

The eSync Alliance announces that U Power, a Smart EV technology startup, has joined the Alliance. U Power has developed an innovative approach to car-making, which is expected to reduce the R&D and manufacturing time to build EVs, and cut production costs by up to 60%.

QBE opens applications for annual Resilience Challenge

Startups and entrepreneurs working to help make cities more equitable, sustainable, and resilient are invited to compete for $150,000 in prize funding in the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge.

Employers: insufficient support for the LGBTQ+ community in employee benefits

A third (33%) of employers think there is insufficient support in employee benefits for the LGBTQ+ community, according to new research from Peppy, the digital health platform.

Andy Burnham in at start and finish of manchester tech week

Andy Burnham, Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been confirmed to speak at both Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) and Connected North 2022,  two out of the  three major anchor shows making up the inaugural Manchester Tech Week from 25th-29th April.

Do brands understand customer needs?

Creative technology agency Rehab today highlights research of over 2,000 Brits, conducted with YouGov, showcasing concerns of businesses respecting their personal data, and the general ineffectiveness of current advertising. Both have magnified importance as brands juggle the need to accelerate personalised offerings whilst also preparing for cookies ending in 2023.

Startup Academy winners awarded a package of support from Google for Startups

Tramshed Tech’s Startup Academy sees Porter, Avid and Surple become the latest ones to watch in Wales after being awarded a support package from Google for Startups on Demo Day.

CYL-HUB comes to León on 5th and 6th of May

CYL-HUB comes to León with two days of innovation and technological and social entrepreneurship on 5th and 6th of May

VCs are investing in a new class of space startups applying web3

A group of VCs and investors including Startup Wise Guys and Pointer Capital recently invested into the seed round of Copernic Space, a blockchain-based platform to enable the purchase of space assets and investment into space ventures by the mass market. The increased interest in the new budding sector applying blockchain technology to open wider commercial access to space and related investments marks the beginning of a new market.

Improving the landscape for tech startups and scaleups in Wales

The Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec), an independent policy organisation advocating for startups and scaleups across the UK, have recently taken a regional focus and turned their attention to Wales.

Rising bills mean one in four SMEs have had to increase prices for customers

One in four (26%) small business owners have already increased prices for customers as they look to manage rising costs, according to new research conducted by iwoca.

Sheffield Hallam reveals health-tech businesses set to join its accelerator programme

A Finish startup that delivers online postnatal exercise programmes to help new mothers recover safely after childbirth is part of the cohort of health businesses accepted onto Sheffield Hallam University’s latest Wellbeing Accelerator. 

Woman vs. Machine: The Ultimate Showdown

LitiGate, the AI-powered litigation lifecycle management platform, has announced the results of a new, ‘peer-reviewed’ study that compared the abilities of humans and artificial intelligence to manage, explore and analyse a legal dispute.

Breathe – we’ve got your back – Hustle Award’s deadline extension!

We’ve been completely blown away by how many of you have entered this year’s Hustle Awards – thank you! As we are a compassionate bunch and Easter is upon us, we’ve listened and decided we’d give you a little more time to complete your entries. 

SkyParlour Announces Partnership with Fintech Week London 2022

Fintech Week London 2022, the leading event for the fintech community, has re-appointed SkyParlour as its official PR and media relations partner.

Global hunt for transformational technologies

Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has launched the fourth edition of W2 Labs, an innovation lab designed to discover emerging ideas and tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges. Created and run in collaboration with corporate innovation partner L Marks, W2 Labs is Wincanton’s innovation programme which encompasses a number of initiatives to foster supply chain innovation and bring together an ecosystem of industry-leading partners.

Huge impact on careers with lack of relevant digital skills

New research by Santander has revealed that the average UK worker believes it’s too late to change careers by the age of 45 – because they can’t keep up with technology.

The AI Summit returns to London Tech Week

The headline AI event, The AI Summit will be returning to London Tech Week in June. Held at London’s Tobacco Dock on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 June, the AI Summit is where commercial AI comes to life. It is supported by tech innovators and global authorities, driven by powerful use-cases from world-business leaders.

Empathetic leaders are key to employees navigating the cost of living crisis

With the constant stream of stories relating to the rise of living costs, from heating homes to commuting to work, it is evident that everyone is being affected. As companies face increasing transportation costs, higher employer national insurance contributions, and rapidly growing operating costs due to increased energy prices, there are also emotional and physical consequences for their workers.

Ultimate virtual fitness challenges inspired by Lord of the Rings

The Conqueror Virtual Challenges, an international sensation of gamified virtual fitness events, along with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, announces today a brand new series of five consecutive virtual challenges inspired by the universe of the beloved THE LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy. 

SME confidence plummets: issues exacerbated by Russia’s invasion on Ukraine

Vistage has released its quarterly UK SME CEO Confidence Index for Q1 2022. The report sees the business confidence index hit 99.3 points, a 18% decrease since the last quarter.