United has announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft startup JetZero.
UK e-commerce companies are investing significant capital in AI to improve the customer experience, however, many businesses are yet to realise significant gains. These are the findings of a new survey of senior executives at 300 large and mid-sized e-commerce companies in Europe and the US by headless CMS Storyblok.
Jake Darlington, SME Manager at Sapphire Accounting, discusses the benefits of year-round taxes for small businesses and startups.
A startup is an exciting business venture for any enthusiastic entrepreneur. However, your company’s success hinges on an innovative and resilient team to propel it to new heights. Of course, hiring your first employees is difficult when you are just beginning. Here are ways to recruit your first top candidates for your emerging enterprise.
In today’s venture capital landscape, AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a critical factor in our investment decisions.
It is not news that the wealthier sections of society are more likely to live healthier and longer lives, with a study published in The Journal of Gerontology finding that at age 50, the wealthiest men in England and the US could expect to live approximately 31 additional years free from disability, while those in the poorest groups had about 22 to 23 disability-free years.
Isembard, the software-first manufacturing company, has raised a $9 million (£7 million) seed round led by Notion Capital, which is backed by the UK Government’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) and the German Federal Government.
The InnoVEX exhibit for startups at COMPUTEX 2025 will take place from May 20 to May 23 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, InnoVEX will present a rich array of exhibits and events, emphasising emerging technologies and entrepreneurial innovation.
The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub has announced $1,432,373 in awards to 19 startups and small businesses through its Powering Regional Opportunities for Prototyping Microelectronics (PROPEL) Operations Program.
As inflation, tax changes, and tighter market conditions squeeze the UK SME landscape, new research from e-Residency reveals a sector pushing for progress amid economic strain.
Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their retirement, has launched a free pensions tracing tool to help individuals recover lost or forgotten money from previous roles – offering a potential lifeline to the 3.3 million unclaimed pension pots in the UK.
xMEMS Labs has announced that its Cowell MEMS tweeter is now shipping in an AI sports glasses product from BleeqUp, a hardware startup based in China. This milestone marks the first commercial deployment of a MEMS tweeter in AI glasses and signals xMEMS’ growing momentum in the fast-expanding AI eyewear market.
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for femtech, startups that develop solutions for women’s health from virtual doulas like Soula to period tracking apps like Flo. The number of deals is climbing, and overall funding is on the rise. But beneath the surface, there are still barriers that could slow the industry’s momentum – and often they trace back to men. Good PR might help to overcome them.
Software development is entering a new era. Vibe coding lets anyone create working applications by describing what they want in plain English – no traditional programming needed. But without proper testing, it’s a recipe for chaos.
Hold on to your life jackets! Aquark Technologies, a member of the NATO DIANA Accelerator Programme, has announced the details of its latest trial. In an unexpected collaboration, the autonomous submersible vehicle National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Autosub Long Range (ALR), affectionately known as Boaty McBoatface, made a splash in the world of quantum technology, being the vessel of choice for Aquark to send its AQuest system into the depths.
Dan Thomson, Founder and CEO of AI digital replica startup Sensay, has argued that AI’s ability to transfer and retain organisational knowledge within businesses will be its biggest value-driver over the next five years.
Digital Catapult, a deeptech innovation organisation, welcomes ten AI-led startups to its accelerator programme as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, aimed at driving the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-growth sectors.
Cambridge Tech Week 2025 is set to return from 15–19 September, with a focus on global collaboration and a bold ambition: to showcase Cambridge as the deeptech capital of Europe and a driving force behind some of the world’s most transformative technologies.
The North West continues to prove a hub for innovation and enterprise, with new data finding that 33,000 new businesses were launched in the region throughout 2023.
Capably, the intelligent automation platform, has raised $4 million to help businesses effortlessly delegate work to AI across their organisations.
