Start Up Idea of the Year offers £10k grants to entrepreneurs

Monzo, the digital bank with more than 11 million customers – including over 500,000 business customers – announces it is collaborating with Enterprise Nation to launch a new competition that will put much-needed startup capital into the hands of three winners.

Lightyear launches ISAs to shake up competition in the UK

Investment company Lightyear enters the UK’s ISA market with the launch of a 4.75% Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) and a Stocks and Shares ISA. Lightyear’s launch is to help British savers and investors grow more of their money.

The future of deeptech investment in the UK

The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (STVCF), launched by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with Imperial College London, is an important and ambitious step toward strengthening the UK’s deeptech and life sciences ecosystems.

The art of scaling startups

Scaling a startup is an exciting and often overwhelming journey. As a founder, you’re tasked with transforming an idea into a thriving business, navigating through the inevitable challenges of rapid growth.

Outsourcing software development

Outsourcing software development can be a smart way to get around problems and increase your chances of success if you’re building a tech company.

Vizgard secures £1.5M to enhance defence and public safety

Vizgard, an AI software company, has secured £1.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures (SVV), with participation from Midwich Ignite and Focal.

Estonian startup drives $3.3M media payouts in 2024

In 2024, PRNEWS.IO, a startup connecting brands with publications to place branded content in a cost-effective and predictable way, recorded an important milestone by paying $3.3 million to publishers worldwide throughout the year.

The 2024 i-NOVO Awards crowns its winners

VirtualExpo Group, the French company behind six specialised marketplaces, has just revealed the winners of the 2024 i-NOVO Awards.

How to protect your business if it comes under scrutiny

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and for most, ensuring everything is perfect is a top priority. For bride @laurenaveryh, this included her wedding makeup. However, in an unexpected turn, Lauren found herself washing off her professionally done makeup just 20 minutes before tying the knot.

Dext launches global Zoho Books integration

Dext, one of the leading bookkeeping automation platforms and part of the IRIS Software Group, announces the global availability of its integration with comprehensive accounting software Zoho Books.

JIC invests ¥2B in Real Tech Fund 4

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an LP investment of ¥2 billion in Real Tech Fund 4 Investment Limited Partnership (RTF4) managed by UntroD Capital Japan, which invests in a wide range of deep tech fields.

Is the government doing enough to support innovation in tech?

Accountancy firm Buzzacott recently brought together a diverse group of people to discuss whether government funding initiatives are doing enough to encourage innovation in the technology sector. The group was made up of SMEs who had previously claimed R&D relief, SMEs who were interested in claiming R&D relief, venture capital experts, lawyers, and industry experts.

Glox Therapeutics secures share of £3M Cystic Fibrosis funding

Glox Therapeutics, a company pioneering the development of precision antibiotic therapies based on naturally occurring bacteriocins, today announces it has been awarded a share of the £3 million Collaborative Discovery Programme (CDP) launched by the Cystic Fibrosis Antimicrobial Resistance (CF AMR) Syndicate with funding from the medical research charity, LifeArc.

Burning Heroes pitch competition returns to London

Burning Heroes Founders Association announces the opening of the application process for startups for the London Pitch Competition. Selected startups will pitch to investors from top VCs, such as Begin Capital, Future Planet Capital, Main Set, Mercia Ventures, Palta, Ultra.VC, Wayra and others. The final pitch will be on 10th February 2025 at the Home Grown Members’ Club.

Hello Tomorrow announces 80 finalists of the 2025 Global Challenge

Hello Tomorrow has officially unveiled the 80 most promising deeptech startups from across the globe that have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Hello Tomorrow Challenge.

2025 hiring trends: employers boost pay and focus on AI-driven retention

SOME of the world’s largest employers are planning to scale back hiring in 2025 as they focus on raising salaries and upskilling their existing workforce, according to a new report.

UK needs more venture capital expertise in deeptech

The UK has seen a slowdown in overall venture capital activity in deeptech since 2022, but key sectors like healthcare and AI continue to drive significant deals, according to a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub on the State of UK Deep Tech.

E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 unveils agenda for its 9th edition

E-commerce Berlin Expo is one of Europe’s leading events for the e-commerce and digital industries, providing a platform for professionals to network, learn from industry leaders, and explore the latest trends shaping the sector. Its 9th edition will take place on February 19 and 20 in Berlin. In addition to an exhibition showcasing 290 service providers presenting the latest solutions, the event will include an extensive conference program featuring e-commerce professionals from the DACH region and beyond.

Elite Business Live Returns for 2025 Bigger and Better Than Ever

Elite Business Live is back for 2025, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place in person on the 12th and 13th March at St Paul’s London EC4V 5AJ and live-streamed throughout Britain, Elite Business Live is bringing together some of the biggest names in business to offer guidance, inspiration, and support to SMEs and fast-growing companies.

Former Nike CSO Noel Kinder joins UNCAGED Innovations’ Board of Directors

UNCAGED Innovations has bolstered its team with the appointment of Noel Kinder to its Board of Directors.