Minc: the heart of Malmö’s startup ecosystem

Minc is the startup house of Malmö, right in the heart of the city. Established in 2002 by the City of Malmö, Minc has provided a platform for hundreds of entrepreneurs, specifically tech founders, aiming to make a positive impact on the world. Being a not-for-profit organisation, Minc exists for the good of the community, with the founders at the centre of its mission.

Report urges UK greentech companies to capitalise on Taiwan’s commitment to net zero

Taiwan’s ambitious drive to reduce its reliance on imported fuel and achieve its net zero targets is opening significant opportunities for UK renewable energy companies, according to a new report.

The things startups need to consider when thinking of branding

As someone who designs for startups, it’s clear that not everyone knows how to work with this group of founders. 

The cryptopreneur’s code: unlocking the future of digital empires

In recent years, the arena of cryptocurrency has grown from a gap market to a bustling virtual environment.

Startups can break outdated ‘factory line’ productivity mentality

In the 1936 classic Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin plays a factory worker whose entire life revolves around tightening bolts on a relentless assembly line. The repetitive work drives him to the brink of madness – literally sucking him into the gears of the machine.

Successful 2024 for biotope’s startup portfolio

Belgian biotech startup incubator and early stage investor biotope by VIB saw three of its portfolio startups achieve significant milestones in 2024, raising investment in excess of €10m and launching novel products to the market. In addition, these and other startups in the portfolio were awarded grants totalling €10.4m.

Five predictions for a sustainable 2025

Dr Silvia Tedesco, Associate Professor of Sustainability at the University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation, shares her trend predictions for a greener 2025.

Cornwall Slush’D 2025 returns to Newquay this September

Tech Cornwall announces that Cornwall Slush’D will return to Newquay on 17th September 2025.

ANYbotics raises additional $60 million

ANYbotics, a specialist in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million.

Business travel crucial to driving and retaining business

New research from American Express finds that business travel is a crucial growth driver for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with over half (57%) of decision makers saying that employee trips over the past two years were for the explicit purpose of generating new business opportunities.

Scaling your startup to seven figures using social media
Scaling your startup to seven figures using social media

Let me take you back to 2017 – I stood as a young mother, with a dream to build a business that would change the future for my family. I didn’t have a marketing budget for my new cleaning business, so instead I planned to use social media to build a brand, attract more followers, and make some vital sales.

AgriRobot secures funding for autonomous farm safety software

AgriRobot, a pioneering agritech company developing safety software for autonomous agricultural robots, has announced the successful first closing of its latest funding round. This investment brings the total capital raised by the Danish innovator to more than €2.5 million and will fuel AgriRobot’s mission to revolutionise agriculture by enabling safe and efficient autonomous agricultural operations.

Cleaning Up at CES 2025: Aiper Debuts New Backyard Cleaning Technology

Doubling down on its commitment to introduce world-class technologies for the smart-yard ecosystem, Aiper announces plans to attend the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2025. The industry leader of award-winning robotic pool cleaners, Aiper will be showcasing the latest developments in pool cleaning and backyard maintenance technology, unveiling the brand’s most advanced products to date during the show and at its January 8 launch event. Building on its success as a pioneer in the cordless, robotic pool-cleaning industry, Aiper is tackling the transformation and simplification of backyard cleaning.

In 2025, it’s time to prove AI is worth the spend

After two years of excitement and experimentation, 2025 will be the year companies get serious about proving AI’s ROI. The days of flashy demos and vague promises are over. Instead, businesses will need to see hard evidence that AI delivers real results, whether that’s faster processes, cost savings, or something else tangible.

SWISSTECH FOR AI & TECHNOLOGY AT CES 2025 FOSTERS INNOVATION WITH 32 INNOVATIVE STARTUPS

With the theme, “Step into the future: Experience Swiss AI innovation,” swisstech will present two dedicated pavilions at CES at the Venetian featuring Switzerland’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and its thriving business ecosystems. An example is the recent debut of one of the fastest computers in the world, the new ethical supercomputer Alps, which strongly contributes to research infrastructure.  

The importance of a profile and story in attracting capital

Creating a positive public profile and an engaging story can be the critical difference for scaling businesses, between securing investment to grow and treading water indefinitely while searching for funds.

Tech, Business, and Media Luminaries Shape CES 2025 Great Minds Series

The world’s most innovative minds will dive in at CES 2025 as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announces an extraordinary speaking lineup for its Great Minds series at CES. The programming features cutting-edge discussions focused on the intersection of technology and humanity.

SpotmyEnergy successfully raises €10.5m seed Round

The German energy startup SpotmyEnergy has secured fresh capital amounting to 10.5 million euros in a seed financing round.

The UK’s largest private chef platform secures over $1 million in investment in just two weeks

In an exciting development for the culinary and hospitality industry, Yhangry has successfully raised over $1 million in investment within a mere two weeks. This funding round has attracted notable investors, including TV personality Ollie Locke, Co-Founder of Mr & Mrs Smith Tamara Lohan, and Michael Seibel the MD of Y Combinator. With plans to expand into the US market in 2025, Yhangry is poised for significant growth.

Flexible Workspace Provider Continues Expansion with First Site in Leeds

Martley Capital Group have agreed terms with premium commercial amenity and workspace provider x+why to occupy 33,990 sq ft in Bridgewater Place, the iconic 30-storey office-led, mixed-use tower in central Leeds.