Venture Café Global Institute has officially launched in the UK, opening Venture Café London in partnership with the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) on 15th May.
The latest research from Towergate Employee Benefits shows that only 39% of employers believe their employees have a good understanding of the full range of employee benefits provided.
GoChallenge is proud to announce the successful close of its oversubscribed €500,000 pre-seed funding round. This investment marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to transform workplace culture through movement-based challenges that energise teams, boost engagement, and foster stronger connections – wherever work happens.
A major new report from Fairwork reveals that most of the world’s leading online work platforms are failing to uphold even the most basic labour standards.
As we mark International HR Day on 20th May, we reflect on a whirlwind year that has redefined the function of global HR. From updates to employment law and return to office debates to shifting visa policies for international hires and mounting compliance pressures, in just 12 months, HR leaders have had a significant influx of changes to respond to.
In the evolving landscape of health tech, a paradigm shift is underway. We’re moving from isolated product development to the creation of comprehensive systems that prioritise longevity, mental health, and overall well-being. This transition is not just a trend but a necessary evolution to address the complex challenges of modern healthcare.
Format-3 has supported the raise over $100 million for tech startups over the last two years alone through its incubator model – innovation accelerator.
New research from global hiring platform, Indeed, released at its flagship FutureWorks event, reveals that senior managers are leading the charge in adopting and integrating AI across UK workplaces.
In a context of permanent technological disruption, the CIO (Chief Information Officer) has evolved from a technical profile to a key figure in the definition of business direction. Thus, its role now goes beyond ensuring the operability of systems, leading critical actions that impact the competitiveness and growth of organisations.
The InnoVEX 2025 Pitch Contest is set to take place on the 22nd May during the COMPUTEX trade show. This year’s competition focused on seven pivotal sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Greentech, Healthcare & Biotech, Next-Generation Communication, Precision Manufacturing, Semiconductor Applications, and Smart Mobility.
Building on its track record of spotting emerging themes like LLMs, Homomorphic Encryption, and Decentralised Science before they hit the mainstream, venture capital firm Lunar Ventures is launching Fund II, purpose-built for pre-seed deeptech investments in technical founders solving hard problems.
AI is rapidly reshaping how people discover and evaluate companies online, fundamentally altering the rules for what makes a website succeed. To stand out in this new era, organisations must begin to gear their strategy toward the AI models that will recognise and recommend them.
Umazi urges banks, PSPs, and reg-tech platforms to collaborate on interoperable “verify-once-share-instantly” credentials that slash KYC costs and boost customer conversion.
Transitioning from the corporate world to a startup can be both exciting and challenging. As more professionals seek opportunities in innovative environments, adapting your CV becomes crucial. A tailored approach can significantly enhance your chances of landing a role in a dynamic startup setting.
COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, one of the global iconic exhibitions for AI and innovation, will officially open tomorrow, May 20, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2. The event brings together 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions to showcase their innovations across 4,800 booths.
Spanish startup Catalyxx has closed a €3 million funding round led by Axon Partners Group. The investment will be used to drive development of the company’s facility in La Rinconada (Seville), focused on producing renewable chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Former world number one tennis player, Andy Murray, has joined venture capital firm Redrice Ventures as an Associate Partner. Murray will add his unique insight to the Redrice team, drawing on his previous experience as an investor in over 40 businesses and his perspective as one of the world’s greatest sportsmen.
Global investors gathered in Edinburgh this week to hear Scotland’s new advanced manufacturing strategy, alongside pitches from top-rated deeptech scaleups.
Jarvis has partnered with Contractor Financial to offer more accessible and flexible pension planning tools to thousands of contractors working through umbrella companies.
Small businesses increasingly believe AI will be vital to their survival and growth over the next five years, with a new report from Small Business Britain and BT calling for the UK to boost support to capitalise on the transformative power of AI and avoid smaller firms falling behind.
