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Eleven early-stage companies working in oncology have started ‘Discovery Spark’, a free seven week development programme hosted by leading science and innovation campus Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent.

The second Future of Capitalism Competition, founded by The Leo Lion Company, took place on the 12th February at The Shard in London. The Startups Magazine team went along to the evening to learn more about the startup finalists of this year’s competition, and to celebrate with the finalists and winners.

Global research group, the Hurun Research Institute, has released Hurun UK Unicorns and Future Unicorns Index 2024, showcasing 137 outstanding startups competing on the world stage and driving the UK economy to new levels.

Tech Cornwall’s flagship event, the BIG Cornish Tech Showcase, is returning on February 27, 2025, at The Atlantic Hotel, Newquay, from 10am to 5pm. This free-to-attend event is the biggest opportunity of the year to connect with Cornwall’s thriving tech community, meet innovative suppliers, and gain insight from some of the most exciting names in technology.

JFrog, the Liquid Software company and creators of the JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, has announced it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The agreement empowers enterprise customers to swiftly migrate workloads to AWS to maximise the value of their cloud-based, software supply chain investments.  

The Good Business Charter and its 1,000+ accredited organisations received a welcome boost as it celebrated five years of championing a clear commitment to responsible business practices towards people and planet.

Jarvis has partnered with Finity to simplify pensions management for businesses in the recruitment industry. This integration will also act as a platform for direct access to pension data through a unified system.

Doshi has teamed up with Lloyds to give students the financial confidence they need. This partnership is all about combining gamified learning experiences with rewards-based engagement to help students master essential financial skills and build a stronger connection with Lloyds.

Gigged.AI, has released a 36-page report entitled ‘The AI Talent Crisis: How Skills-Powered Organisations Can Unlock the UK’s Potential’ which has raised concerns over the deepening AI skills gap in the workforce, with an overwhelming 92% of companies prioritising upskilling in Generative AI. However, the report which surveyed UK businesses, also highlights a major concern: Government policies, particularly IR35 and rising

DeepL, a global Language AI company, has unveiled its latest whitepaper, “The language revolution: how AI improves the way businesses communicate.” Based on findings from a new DeepL survey of EMEA and US business leaders, as well as external sources, the report explores the intersection of language and AI in business, covering critical topics ranging from global corporate AI adoption trends, to the financial impact of poor communication on international businesses, and the real-world impact and value of Language AI tools.

The UK government should draw on the creativity and insights of Britain’s ambitious small business community if it is to achieve its “number one mission” to grow the economy, says a new report published by Goldman Sachs.

Leap Venture Studio & Academy, the pet care startup accelerator, has announced the launch of its ninth accelerator programme. The studio offers pet care startup founders a highly customised, hybrid programme tailored to support and provide resources to early-stage startups, in addition to $200,000 in funding. The newest cohort kicks off in Nashville on February 24, and will culminate with a Demo Day in London on May 16.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched a new AI playbook, guiding the ‘safe and effective’ use of AI in the public sector.

CUTISS AG, a life sciences company at the forefront of tissue engineering therapy and regenerative medicine, has announced positive long-term efficacy and safety readout in the Phase 2 clinical trials of denovoSkin in reconstructive surgery as well as in burns treatment.

With UK landlines (PSTN) being phased out by 2027, small businesses face a shift in how they communicate. Rinkel, the Dutch telecom provider for freelancers and SoHo, is expanding its virtual phone services to the UK, offering a reliable, future-proof alternative to traditional telephony.

FUTR Europe has revealed its lineup of speakers and agenda for the highly anticipated 2025 event, taking place at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, on April 24. The exclusive one-day event brings together senior leaders and innovators to explore forward-thinking strategies shaping the future of retail, marketing, and commerce.

As world leaders, tech CEOs, and founders gather in Paris at the AI Action Summit, new figures reveal the extent to which the technology is hoovering up global pools of capital.

A consortium of investors, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has put forward a $97.4bn bid to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

If we look back at the payments landscape in 2009, more than half of transactions in the UK were made by cash. Today, as we approach the latter half of 2024, Statista found that only 10% of point-of-sale (POS) transactions are made with cash. The rise of cashless payments has propelled this dramatic shift, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed consumers towards more contactless payment methods. But the transformation doesn’t stop at the transition from cash to card. We are now experiencing a significant shift towards instant bank transfers, with Pay by Bank emerging as the future of transactions.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and cheaper, its use by scammers has increased.