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New AI and blockchain prevents fraud through cross-country electronic document security

Borderless Security has announced the availability of FilesDNA, an advanced e-signature solution that lends the integration of the company’s custom security protocols into a new offering for digital management of files and contracts being shared globally.

Celebrating the brilliant and bold women in the startups community

On 5 March 2022, Brighton and Hove’s largest independent co-working community, PLATF9RM, is bringing back their annual event to celebrate the bold, brilliant women in our community.

Two weeks to go until The Hustle Awards open

The Hustle Awards 2022 entries will open on the 14 February 2022. We have new categories to celebrate everyone involved in the startup journey no matter what stage you’re at, plus we’ve completely transformed our judging process.

PropTech1 Ventures closes €50 million fund to invest in real estate industry innovation

PropTech1 Ventures, the European venture capital fund for the untapped innovation potential of the real estate industry, reached its maximum fund volume of 50 million euros in the final closing and was even oversubscribed due to strong demand.

Almost a third of Brits want to return to the office

With the Omicron variant appearing to have peaked in the UK according to the ONS, research from Infogrid, the smart building platform, has revealed that nearly a third of working Brits (32%) want to return to their offices in January because they feel it would improve their mental health, which has been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reboxed aims to help fight tech waste by reboxing used tech

Launched in South London in September 2021, reboxed is a sustainable tech startup with a mission to help solve the e-waste crisis by rehoming 100 million devices by 2030.

Did COVID-19 press reset on innovation?

Following the turbulence and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no secret that businesses throughout the UK have been forced to adapt to the evolving demands of the new normal.

Essex Trust grows care bridging service 10-fold with CareLineLive

CareLineLive, the all-in-one home care management software provider, has announced the results of its partnership with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

GENIE announces new offering to brands and agencies after growth in 2021

Following rapid growth in 2021 addressing the needs of an evolving creative landscape, GENIE have announced the next stage of its growth with the launch of GENIE.OS, a brand new talent management system that will further facilitate fast, flexible access to a pool of best-in-class talent across the creative spectrum.

Extreme Tech Challenge comes to Switzerland for the first time

Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest start up competition for purpose-driven companies and their visit to Switzerland is Part of Global Partnership between Extreme Tech Challenge (“XTC”), Decisive Capital Management (“Decisive”), Sangha Capital (“Sangha”) and University of Zurich

Fintech in 2022: Solutions for solo-entrepreneurs, metaverse payments and green fintech

VC Digital Horizon launches new ‘Fintech Trends for 2022’ report

More than half of consumers feel service is an afterthought

Nearly three quarters of UK businesses see a direct link between customer service and business performance 

Startups in these industries have the highest survival rate

Every month, 7,800 Google searches are made in the UK for the phrase ‘how to start a business’.

SEON Becomes the Quickest Growing Fraud Prevention Company

To mark the start of 2022, SEON is reflecting on a year of tremendous business and customer growth, as well as celebrating its new status as the world’s fastest-growing fraud prevention company, according to Deloitte.

RESPOND Accelerator opens applications for new international cohort

Through their RESPOND Accelerator Program, the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt and UnternehmerTUM support startups in scaling their solutions 

The importance of role models for recruiting more women into fields of data science

Data Science is a fast moving field, from a technological, as well as theoretical perspective, and though innovation, progress and efficiency are at the forefront of a lot of what we do, we must not forget the human side of our environment.

‘Airbnb for workspace’ – Tally Market officially launches in Manchester

The way that teams work has changed, but the way that workspace is provided hasn’t.

MyoMaster partner with Harlequins

A first-of-its-kind in Premiership Rugby, Harlequins is delighted to announce its partnership with the fast-growing specialist sports recovery brand MyoMaster. Created by and for professional athletes, Harlequins hooker Joe Gray is a co-founder of the company. The partnership extends to the women’s teams at Harlequins with MyoMaster supporting their mission to become one of the best teams in Europe.

Geovation launches environmental challenge to tackle coastal pollution

Geovation, Ordnance Survey’s open innovation network hub, has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution, with a prize of up to £5,000 for the winners.

Mayor of Salamanca to present technological entrepreneurship event

The Mayor of Salamanca, Carlos García Carbayo, together with the CEO and Founder of Startup Olé, Emilio Corchado, will present the new edition of the technological entrepreneurship event ‘Startup Olé 22’ on 21th January at the International Tourism Fair.