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Oxford Ionics has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s DSIT and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot to unlock scalable and commercially-useful quantum computing.
Global research group, The Hurun Research Institute has released the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, showcasing the pioneering entrepreneurs in the UK creating thousands of jobs and powering economic growth.
Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven silicon IP and an end-to-end security platform for embedded devices, is demonstrating the QuarkLink Hybrid PQC security platform at Embedded World 2025 on booth 5-171. The company is also showcasing its latest analogue and digital silicon IP offerings for device security.
The highly acclaimed Bump to Business Owner podcast is back with its much-anticipated fifth season, bringing listeners even more expert interviews, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for business success.
Latitude59, the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital nation, Estonia, is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Europe and around the world to compete for a funding opportunity. In 2023 and 2024, winners secured investments totalling over €2 million.
Economist Impact is pleased to announce the 5th edition of the Business Innovation Summit along with AI for CFOs summit, returning to Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, on March 25th-26th 2025.
Women’s Day is only one day, but the work must continue throughout the years. Enabling female entrepreneurs includes strategic guidance, market access, and a strong support network.
New research from American Express highlights a strong sense of camaraderie among small business leaders, with an overwhelming majority (94%) agreeing it is important to support their peers.
More than 120 women queued outside Virgin Hotels London in Shoreditch this morning to pitch their business ideas to the ‘Elevator of Dreams’ – an initiative started by Sir Richard Branson and entrepreneurial-influencer, Simon Squibb, where aspiring UK business founders can go to pitch their business ideas to a global audience.
UCL Business (UCLB), the commercialisation company for UCL which supports UCL’s researchers to turn breakthroughs into companies, has seen a surge in spin-out activity over the last financial year (August 2023-July 2024).
The European Union must invest €100 billion to catalyse greentech entrepreneurship and innovation to secure its role as the world-leading exporter of greentech products, solution, and knowledge, says billionaire investor Dr. David von Rosen.
Female Founders Day is back again. It’s a free event designed to celebrate women entrepreneurs and leaders through an investor panel, pitch competition, and networking opportunities. This is the second time London Venture Capital Network (LVCN) is running the event and this year LVCN is proud to partner with Microsoft for Startups (Headline Sponsor), Barclays Rise, and NEXUS. It’s a day packed with unparalleled opportunities to make connections and drive innovation in women’s entrepreneurship—plus a chance to win a £5K cash prize.
The Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA) CEO Madis Lehtmets says that the private and venture capital funds operating in Estonia are actively seeking new investments locally and abroad. “Last year, funds expanded their teams, opened offices in other countries and attracted international talent so as to boost their presence on foreign markets and grow their expertise, including in order to invest in new sectors,” he explained.
New research from Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS) highlights a significant shift in business travel attitudes amongst Gen Z professionals. The research shows a growing preference for ‘slower business travel’ – lower-carbon journeys that align career progression with environmental consciousness, even if they take longer.
On May 27-28, Gdańsk will welcome over 6,000 participants, 150 speakers and hundreds of startups ready for networking and innovation. This year’s edition is held under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Digital Affairs. A special highlight of the event will be the SpaceTech guest stage. Tickets are now available.
DeepL, a global Language AI company, has announced the launch of Clarify, a new feature bringing interactivity to AI translations, powered by its large language model (LLM). Clarify transforms the user experience by actively engaging throughout the translation process, serving as an interactive AI companion and language expert that resolves ambiguities and provides greater control over translations. This results in a more personalised, engaging experience that yields higher quality, nuanced translations – driving seamless cross-border communication for DeepL’s rapidly expanding network of over 200,000 business customers worldwide.
Robin Bartmann’s passion and enthusiasm for mangroves is palpable. “I am fascinated by mangroves,” he admits with a grin. Bartmann is the COO of Vlinder in Kenya, an organisation that restores mangroves to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity and empower communities through fair carbon sharing and sustainable livelihoods. The project is designed to plant 4.2 million mangrove trees, sequestering approximately 911,660 tCO2e over a 30-year crediting period, with potential extensions.
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the world’s 100 richest billionaires have a combined fortune of over $5 trillion, and that women account for just 15% of the list.
As many as 70% of UK leaders are optimistic about their business performance in 2025. However, fiscal challenges – including inflation (42%), high energy bills (36%), and high business taxes (35%) – threaten to derail this. This results in 76% of UK financial decision-makers saying they are experiencing unprecedented levels of pressure as they attempt to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties.
A sharp rise in AI-generated content is prompting global consumers to call for greater transparency from businesses, according to RWS’s global research. Over 80% of consumers believe that AI-created material – including text, images and video – should be clearly labelled, while 62% say that such transparency would increase their trust in a brand, according to research involving 5,000 consumers.
