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TechMarketView, a tech analyst firm, reported that 60% of UK tech companies expect improved business conditions by 2025, despite 56% describing the current climate as poor or neutral.
Semiconductor firms across the UK, producing crucial technologies from smartphone screens to surgical lasers, are receiving significant backing to help them expand and contribute to economic growth.
Thousands of off-grid sites—such as telecommunications towers, weather stations, railways, and construction areas—require small, reliable sources of electricity. Traditionally, diesel generators have powered these remote locations, but the VTT-led RoRePower project has identified a cleaner, more efficient alternative: fuel cell technology. This innovative approach offers reliable, remote-controlled electricity generation, even in extreme environments that range from -40°C to over 50°C.
Welinq, a modular quantum computing and interconnect company, has established a Scientific Advisory Board featuring four of the most prominent experts in quantum information science.
Despite significant progress in AI and large language models (LLMs), enterprise organisations have faced challenges in adopting chat-based tools for business intelligence that are accurate, secure, and tailored to their specific needs.
Owl Labs launches its annual State of Hybrid Work Report polling 2,000 full-time employees across the UK, as well as 8,000 respondents globally.*
Denmark’s DeafTawk and the UK’s Vochlea stood out as the winners of the Global MediaTech Pitch Day, selected from a pool of over 400 contenders. The event, part of the Annual Mediatech Investment Programme, was hosted by Raw Ventures on 26th September.
Dtonic, a leading Korean startup in AI and data infrastructures, has emerged as the global winner of the South Summit Korea 2024 Startup Competition, co-organized by IE University, in collaboration with the Government of Gyeonggi and GBSA (Gyenggido Business & Science Accelerator).
Oslo-based startup Findable, which automates building documentation through AI, has raised €9 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, led by Point Nine and supported by KOMPAS VC, Construct Venture, and Lake Eight, will fuel the company’s expansion into new markets, enhance its technology, and support team growth as it continues its mission to transform the property management industry.
Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.
Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London.
Two entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire, Marie Cox and Daniel Lister, have teamed up to launch a web design agency focused on delivering low-carbon WordPress websites.
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is set to take place from April 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the Middle East’s premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable mobility, EVIS Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its reputation as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.
South Summit Korea, the leading event for the verticalised entrepreneurial ecosystem in AI and Deep Tech, co-organised by IE University in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and GBSA (Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator), has inaugurated its first edition today in Suwon (Gyeonggi-Do province). “Today marks a new chapter for entrepreneurs and innovators, as South Summit and South Korea will form the perfect partnership to continue connecting ecosystems from around the world,” said María Benjumea, president and founder of South Summit, at the opening of the event.
Business consultancy, Bula Partners, has gained momentum by supporting service-based brands in scaling their growth through specialised offerings.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a significant restructure that will transform it into a for-profit benefit corporation.
Oxylabs, a leading web intelligence platform, has unveiled OxyCopilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline web data collection. Integrated into the Oxylabs Web Scraper API, OxyCopilot simplifies the process of extracting public web data, helping users save both time and money on complex scraping tasks.
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has kicked off its annual ‘Ready Steady Grow’ roadshow, aiming to raise awareness about the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) throughout the UK.
Stability AI, a startup focused on transforming visual media through AI, has announced that renowed filmmaker, technology innovator, and visual effects pioneer James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Stability AI CEO, Prem Akkaraju.
LinkedIn has unveiled its annual list of the Top 20 UK Startups for 2024, highlighting the most promising and innovative startups that are reshaping industries across the nation.
