3 out of 5 businesses are exploring quantum AI

Quantum computing and related technologies like quantum AI are regarded as the next big wave after AI. A global survey of 500 business leaders across industries found that interest in quantum is very high, with more than 60% of respondents indicating they are actively investing or exploring opportunities in quantum AI.

Doubleword raises $12M Series A to make self-hosted AI inference effortless

Doubleword, the self-hosted inference platform for enterprises, has announced a $12 million Series A led by Dawn Capital.

Transreport receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Transreport has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise, in the category of Innovation. Transreport is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.

Loxa secures £125K investment through Angel Investment Network

Loxa, a UK-based insurtech firm focused on revolutionising product protection, has successfully raised £125,000 through Angel Investment Network (AIN) as part of a £1.69 million seed round.

LOCKA: the wearable security device that locks your computer when you walk away

In an era when a single unlocked computer can lead to catastrophic data breaches, London-based tech innovator Laurence Moore is launching a solution designed to change the way businesses think about workplace security.

Ex-Rolls-Royce team launches Floral Energy to address grid strain

Floral Energy, a next-generation microgrid startup founded by a world-class team of former Rolls-Royce leaders, has emerged from stealth to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of the energy transition: delivering clean, reliable power at scale.

MOTH unveils first-ever song powered by quantum tech

UK technology startup MOTH is today unveiling the world’s first commercially available music track created using quantum-powered generative AI – a breakthrough that signals the arrival of quantum computing into the hands of everyday creatives and consumers.

Tech Nation unveils latest cohort of high-impact tech scaleups

Tech Nation will announce the next wave of high-impact tech companies at a Number 10 event hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer this evening. The tech scaleups have been selected for the prestigious Future Fifty programme, which is designed to fuel growth for high-potential and high-growth scaleups across the UK.

18-year-old founder raises $850K to build autonomous AI engineers for dev teams

Nia – the AI platform building the next generation of autonomous engineering agents – has raised an $850,000 pre-seed round led by LocalGlobe, with participation from No Label Ventures, Andrena Ventures, Ventures Together, Eurasian Hub Ventures, and Artificial Societies (YC W25).

European AI Continent Agenda Gains Global Momentum at the Largest Inaugural Tech, Startup & Digital Investment Event

As Europe accelerates its mission to supercharge the continent’s AI readiness and digital economy, influential leaders rallied together at the GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything press preview this Wednesday in Berlin to address the strategic imperatives, progressive commitments and investments aimed at transforming Europe’s tech industry and talent pool into powerful engines driving the AI leadership agenda.

Workspace Design Show returns to Amsterdam this November

Following its successful launch in 2023, Workspace Design Show is set to make a powerful return to the Dutch capital from 5 – 6 November 2025 at the RAI Amsterdam. As the UK and Europe’s leading exhibition dedicated to workplace interiors, the Amsterdam edition will bring together the most creative minds in architecture, design, occupier strategy, and sustainability to explore how we can create more effective, inspiring, and future-proof working environments.

GISEC Global 2025 gets underway in Dubai, fuelling growth of the billion-dollar cybersecurity market

Leveraging AI to help build secure and resilient infrastructures and redefining the future of the cybersecurity industry were among the key topics explored at GISEC Global 2025 as the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event got underway today.

Why pay transparency is a competitive advantage for startups

Pay transparency has been a topic of quiet contention in business for years. In the past, most businesses have kept proposed salaries, or even salary ranges, hidden from job adverts. The idea is that this allows them to attract as many candidates as possible without showing their cards to prospective employees or other prying eyes.

Fewer than 1 in 3 workers think their company has cracked the code on AI

According to a new report, fewer than 1 in 3 workers have faith that their company has cracked the code on AI.

Why the Middle East is becoming a smart bet for business amid US volatility

As economic uncertainty looms large in Western markets – from political instability in the US to rising regulatory headwinds – a new centre of gravity is emerging for forward-thinking businesses: the Middle East. At WOLF, a UK-founded tech company built around creating community-led online entertainment for Arabic speakers, we’ve experienced first-hand the region’s exceptional growth potential.

GoTo unveils 100+ next-gen omnichannel and AI features for SMEs

GoTo has announced over 100 new features for GoTo Connect that combine omnichannel customer experience, powerful AI solutions, and streamlined management to help small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) communicate smarter and faster.

CryoCloud announces €2M seed funding round

CryoCloud announces it has closed a €2 million seed funding round led by specialist healthcare transformation VC firm Nina Capital, with participation from Value Creation Capital, ROM Utrecht, and Utrecht Health Seed Fund.

Hosting choices that support startup growth

Early-stage startups face hundreds of decisions in a short time. Most are focused on product development, market fit, and funding. But as the digital infrastructure of a business takes shape, hosting becomes a factor that can influence speed, security, and long-term scalability.

Future of Compute powers UK’s deeptech evolution

New research conducted by AlbionVC and Beauhurst reveals the UK’s deeptech ecosystem is entering a transformative phase. Future of Compute, in particular, is emerging as a key subset – essential not only for economic growth but also crucial for the UK’s ambition to become a science and technology superpower.

Apprentify Group CEO Jonathan Fitchew named regional finalist in EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards

Jonathan Fitchew, a seasoned entrepreneur and prominent business leader in the North West, has been named a regional finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 UK awards.