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SXSW London announces semi-finalists of venture spotlight competition

South by Southwest London has announced the semi-finalists for its international Venture Spotlight competition for early-stage startups across life science, biotech, deeptech, and creative tech.

Latitude59 Pitch Competition Winners Secured Over €20 Million in Investments

Over the past three years, Latitude59 Pitch Competition winners have collectively raised more than €20 million in investments, reinforcing Latitude59’s position as one of the most influential startup launch platforms in the Baltics and the New Nordics.

Corporate Governance Institute urges SME owners to prioritise governance

99% of private sector businesses in the UK are classed as SMEs, but despite the scale of the activity that takes place within this segment, there’s often a lack of guidance for smaller companies seeking to comply with the significant regulatory barriers they must navigate.

Microsoft highlights critical role of Agentic AI in shaping the future of cybersecurity at GISEC Global 2025

Microsoft spotlighted the future of cybersecurity with Agentic AI, autonomous, AI-powered agents purpose-built for defending against evolving cyber threats. At GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, Microsoft is spotlighting how Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, equipping organisations with intelligent agents capable of detecting, triaging, and responding to threats faster than ever before.

High-Velocity Startups and Fusion Flow sign strategic AI partnership

High-Velocity Startups has entered an ongoing strategic partnership with Fusion Flow Software to deliver automation and AI advisory services supporting international enterprise growth.

Driving DevOps forward by getting recognised

DevOps today is the engine behind agile transformation, and high-performing digital organisations. Teams are redefining how software is built, tested and deployed. However, in a world where success often happens behind the scenes, recognising hard work is vital. 

Introducing Subjektiv Art: a brand creating a more inclusive art world

Subjektiv Art is a new app launched to make discovering, buying, and selling art more inclusive and simple by creating a discovery and sales platform complete with completely integrated global logistics network for moving art around the world.

VentureIsrael launches second venture fund

VentureIsrael announced the launch of its second venture fund, VentureIsrael 2, targeting investments in early stage deeptech startups across Israel.

Yhangry brings full-service flair to the staycation market with private chef food experiences

Yhangry, the UK’s largest private chef platform, is entering the short-term rental (STR) space with a mission: to help property managers and hosts stand out in a saturated market by offering unforgettable, in-home food experiences that go beyond the typical rental stay.

Tech Confidence Index highlights rising economic challenges

TechMarketView has released the second edition of its Tech Confidence Index (TCI). This bi-annual report provides insights into the confidence and sentiment of the UK technology sector, with findings indicating a more cautious outlook for 2025. The overall TCI score has declined from 6.5 in Autumn 2024 to 6.1 this spring, reflecting increasing economic and geopolitical pressures.

London Tech Week 2025: UK showcases AI ambitions and commitment to tech

London Tech Week 2025 is set to be the most impactful edition yet, bringing together world-leading AI innovators, corporate decision-makers, and policymakers to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

SeedLegals and Penfold Partner to make workplace pensions easy for startups

SeedLegals, the one stop platform for all startups’ legal needs has teamed up with Penfold, the digital pension provider, to offer all its customers workplace autoenrollment pensions.

South Summit Madrid 2025 Will Generate an Economic Impact of €39 Million (+13%) and Create Over 3,443 Jobs (+14%)

The upcoming edition of South Summit Madrid will generate over €39 million in economic impact, 13% more than in 2024, and an average visitor spending of €1,899 (21% more than last year). This is one of the main conclusions of the report “Socioeconomic Impact of South Summit in Spain 2025” prepared by PwC, which was released today during the official presentation of South Summit Madrid 2025, the leading global event for the entrepreneurial ecosystem IE University.

AI is set to supercharge cyber threats by 2027

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a landmark cyber threat assessment, warning that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will almost certainly make cyber attacks more frequent, effective, and harder to detect by 2027 – while deepening the digital divide between organisations able to keep pace with AI-driven threats and those left vulnerable.

3 out of 5 businesses are exploring quantum AI

Quantum computing and related technologies like quantum AI are regarded as the next big wave after AI. A global survey of 500 business leaders across industries found that interest in quantum is very high, with more than 60% of respondents indicating they are actively investing or exploring opportunities in quantum AI.

Transreport receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Transreport has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise, in the category of Innovation. Transreport is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.

Governments propel cybersecurity conversations on multi-layered defence strategies at GISEC Global in Dubai

Governments and their roles in adopting a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity were at the top of the agenda on the second day of GISEC Global 2025, the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event, and biggest in the MENA region.

Fewer than 1 in 3 workers think their company has cracked the code on AI

According to a new report, fewer than 1 in 3 workers have faith that their company has cracked the code on AI.

Future of Compute powers UK’s deeptech evolution

New research conducted by AlbionVC and Beauhurst reveals the UK’s deeptech ecosystem is entering a transformative phase. Future of Compute, in particular, is emerging as a key subset – essential not only for economic growth but also crucial for the UK’s ambition to become a science and technology superpower.

MOTH unveils first-ever song powered by quantum tech

UK technology startup MOTH is today unveiling the world’s first commercially available music track created using quantum-powered generative AI – a breakthrough that signals the arrival of quantum computing into the hands of everyday creatives and consumers.