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Imperial launces a new hub in San Francisco

Imperial College London announces its first physical presence in the US, with a new hub located in San Francisco.

ŌURA acquires metabolic health startup Veri

ŌURA, the startup behind the Oura Ring, a smart ring offering personalised health insights and daily guidance, has revealed plans to acquire Veri, a Finnish startup specialising in personalised metabolic health.

Mission Space prepares for 2025 launch of first commercial space weather payload

In early 2025, Luxembourg-based startup Mission Space is set to make a historic leap with the launch of the first commercial payload dedicated to space weather monitoring.

The Business Show LA 2024

The world’s largest business show returns to LA in 2024. It is taking place on the 9th & 10th of October 2024 at The LA Convention Center and running alongside The B2B Marketing Expo. This edition of The Business Show will host an audience of 8,000 SMEs and startups, providing all the help and guidance you need to start or grow your business.

LADbible, Merlin, Bauer Media Join Forces in New AI Accelerator Initiative

Digital Catapult has unveiled the eight companies selected for its High Growth AI Accelerator, part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, in collaboration with creative industry leaders such as LADbible Group, Merlin Entertainments, Bauer Media Group, and Music Technology UK.

Solivus helps convert sunlight into savings in major warehouse project

In its ongoing mission to decarbonise the built environment, lightweight solar energy innovator Solivus recently completed a large-scale solar installation for Astute Electronics at its UK headquarters in Hertfordshire. Astute, a global leader in electronics distribution and supply chain management for industries like defence, aerospace, and energy, sought to harness clean energy from the 1,524 square metre rooftop of its warehouse as part of its sustainability goals.

AI app automates age verification across UK vape stores

Hundreds of independent vape stores across the UK are set to benefit from a pioneering AI app that provides automated and highly accurate facial age estimation, removing guesswork from age checks and mitigating the risk of fines that can exceed £1,500.

Moth appoints quantum pioneer James Wootton as Chief Scientific Officer

Moth, a startup in quantum algorithms for generative AI in the creative sector, has announced the appointment of James Wootton as its new Chief Scientific Officer.

Engine unveils Bid Writer tool

London-based AI company, Engine, has officially introduced Bid Writer, an AI-driven tool aimed at reshaping the way businesses handle proposal writing.

IGNITE 2024 – Premiere Startup Launchpad

BITS Pilani is launching IGNITE 2024, its flagship startup pitching competition, on November 9th-10th at the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai. Aimed at early-stage startups, this event offers an unparalleled chance to pitch to over 70 of India’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors, including Anthill Ventures, Acumen, and Unicorn India Ventures.

Premature GenAI integration can derail an AI strategy

The past year has seen a rapid acceleration in the rate of adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.

Life science startups to accelerate growth with Discovery Spark

Discovery Park, a science and innovation hub in Sandwich, Kent, has opened applications for the third round of its business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’.

AI survey reveals scepticism towards Big Tech and demand for regulation

A recent survey conducted by CommsCo PR has shed light on the shifting attitudes of AI experts, marketers, and influencers toward artificial intelligence and major tech companies. The findings indicate a growing distrust of big tech firms and a strong demand for tighter regulations, alongside cautious expectations for AI’s potential impact over the next five years.

Culture15 unveils Rosetta – an AI LLM programmed for business success

Culture15, a business culture platform, has introduced a new AI-powered feature that aims to transform how organisations assess and manage their workplace culture. This innovative tool translates qualitative employee feedback into clear, measurable data, eliminating vague interpretations and providing deeper insights.

Alibaba research reveals optimistic business outlook for global SMEs

Global small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing renewed confidence in their future growth, according to recent research from Alibaba.com, a prominent B2B e-commerce platform.

UK Government partners with Greenpixie to boost digital sustainability

The UK Government has partnered with Greenpixie, a UK-based cloud startup, to enhance both the accessibility and sustainability of its digital services.

AWS and IQ Capital join Cooper Parry to empower next gen of data-driven CEOs

VentureCEO has officially kicked off its ‘Future of Data’ cohort, the flagship early-stage programme developed by Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team, which is recognised as a leading advisor for UK startups and scaleups in the accounting and tax sectors.

Government launch Labour Market Advisory Board to tackle spiralling economic inactivity

The Government has unveiled the Labour Market Advisory Board, created to address what is being described as the most significant employment challenge in decades.

Quantum Metric unveils new product suite to enhance digital decision-making

Quantum Metric, a digital analytics platform focused on customer-driven insights, has launched a new product suite aimed at enhancing the analytical capacity of businesses with complex digital environments.

Over half of entrepreneurs may leave Britain if Labour raises Capital Gains Tax

A recent survey by Helm, a UK based entrepreneur network, revealed that 60% of its members are contemplating leaving the country to avoid a potential rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT).