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The startup Atacama Biomaterials was the winner of the fourth edition of the Startup Competition of South Summit Brazil, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organised by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, which was held between April 9 and 11 in the city of Porto Alegre.
Four in 10 (43%) of UK businesses and 30% of charities experienced a cyberattack or data breach in the last 12 months, according to the latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey. While this marks a slight decrease from last year’s 50%, the threat level for medium and large businesses remains alarmingly high.
The UK’s SME XPO is back for 2025, a dynamic two-day event dedicated to powering scale-up business success. The show promises a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and innovators with an exhibition bringing together a diverse range of businesses, investors, from early stage/ angel investors to VCs, as well as resources to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration.
The Sustainable Times EIS Forum, taking place on 24th April 2025 at The Royal Institution, is fast approaching. This week, the four innovative companies set to pitch have officially been announced. From radical renewables to character-fuelled kidswear, the latest cohort at the EIS Forum are out to disrupt industries, drive sustainability, and deliver serious returns.
South Summit Brazil, the leading event of the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem in Latin America co-organised by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, inaugurated its fourth edition yesterday, Wednesday, April 9, in the city of Porto Alegre. South Summit Brazil 2025 will bring together the main protagonists of the global entrepreneurial ecosystem in Porto Alegre until tomorrow, Friday 11, which with this new edition consolidates its position as the capital of innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, renowned entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund MBE and Scott English, Brand Director at CE Marketing Group (CEMG), announce the return of “The Rise of the Female Entrepreneur” (RISE), a transformative annual convention designed to empower women to grow, scale, and successfully exit their businesses. The event is set to take place on the 9th May 2025 at Howden, One Creechurch Lane, London.













