Opteran and Airbus join forces to show how nature can revolutionise space robotics

Opteran, a company focused on natural intelligence, has revealed that Airbus Defence and Space, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency, will trial its Opteran Mind neuromorphic software in Airbus’ space rovers.

A third of employers do not record the impact of sickness absence

Eighty-two percent of employers say they currently record sickness absence, a marginal improvement on the 80% that said the same in 2023 but not as many as the 85% who recorded sickness in 2022.

Estonian startup GDPR Register launches new AI solution

Estonian startup GDPR Register has created an AI-powered solution designed to assist businesses and public institutions across Europe in meeting their data protection requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By leveraging AI, the platform streamlines compliance, offering a unique approach to managing GDPR obligations.

TIS2024 advocates technological innovation as a driver for more sustainable and personalised tourism

Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024, kicked off its fifth edition in Seville, Spain, on Wednesday. The tourism innovation summit par excellence has opened its doors to more than 7,000 congress attendees who, from October 23 to 25, will be able to learn about the latest innovations and technological solutions defining tourism worldwide. Also, all those trends and strategies will make this industry take a giant step forward in terms of sustainability, accessibility, competitiveness or adaptation to the new and changing demands of travellers looking for an ever-greater personalisation in their tourism experiences.

Canva boosts AI and workplace tools with Dream Lab and Visual Suite upgrades

Canva, the world’s all-in-one visual communication platform, has unveiled a suite of new products and features set to transform how people design at work and beyond. This announcement coincides with Canva reaching the major milestone of 200 million monthly active users, an increase of more than 115 million over the last two years, as the company also hits $2.5 billion in annualised revenue.

adCAPTCHA launches with £1m funding to tackle ‘bots epidemic’

adCAPTCHA, a newly launched security verification platform, has secured £1 million in funding to combat the growing challenge of automated bots and cyber fraud.

The Future of Audio Advertising: A Q&A with AudioStack

AudioStack is an end-to-end enterprise solution for AI audio production. Its proprietary technology connects AI-powered media creation forms such as AI script generation, text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, generative music, and dynamic versioning. This allows enterprises to build complex audio production workflows faster than real-time. AudioStack unlocks cost and time efficient audio that is addressable at scale, without compromising on quality.

Slow uptake of centralised data processes is preventing analytic maturity

Decentralised data and processes are commonplace in UK businesses, according to research from AI for analytics platform, Alteryx, leaving organisations unable to unlock their true potential from data.

How to master your startup exit
How to master your startup exit

Imagine yourself, a passionate entrepreneur, building your dream company from the ground up. You’ve poured your heart and soul into it, navigating the treacherous waters of the startup world. After years of relentless effort, you’re finally approaching an exciting milestone: the exit.

The Role of SMEs in Powering the UK’s Growth Economy

Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, the UK and other nations are prioritising efforts to drive growth. Central to these efforts are SMEs, which play a crucial role in driving job creation, fuelling economic development, and serving as the backbone of our community.

Jordan Brompton: leaving the planet a better place than she found it

Business leader, tech entrepreneur, and sustainable investor, Jordan Brompton is the Co-Founder and CMO of myenergi – a global leader in eco-smart home energy technology. Alongside forging fundamental business relationships, Jordan is responsible for driving the day-to-day corporate strategy and fuelling long-term international expansion.

Why should all founders plan an exit strategy from the onset?
Why should all founders plan an exit strategy from the onset?

Based on research within our partner network, 90% of founders want to make an exit in the five to 10 years from their company creation.

NVIDIA: empowering the world’s cutting-edge startups

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, has established itself as a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets. Renowned for its pioneering work in AI and deep learning, NVIDIA has expanded its reach beyond gaming into various sectors, including automotive, data centres, and healthcare. The company’s GPUs are integral to the development of high-performance computing and advanced visualisation technologies, making it a critical player in the evolution of the tech industry.

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati eyes $100M for new AI startup

OpenAI’s former Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, is reportedly raising funding from venture capitalists for her new AI startup. The news was originally reported by Reuters, who claimed it came from sources familiar with the matter.

NVIDIA and Microsoft double down on support for AI startups

NVIDIA has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to support AI startups worldwide, initially targeting the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Surge in bad debt piles pressure on SME supply chains

The value of bad debt suffered by small businesses has surged by a staggering 127%, according to a report by SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS).

PayPal plugs £2.5 billion cashflow gap for UK small businesses

New PayPal data has revealed the reach and impact of ‘alternative business funding’ amongst British small businesses.

More needs to be done to elevate women in tech leadership roles

A survey by AND Digital, featured in its ‘Rewards & Resilience’ report, revealed that 68% of women believe more can be done to enhance the workplace for women in leadership, particularly through better career pathways and mentorship support.

Ten businesses on Discovery Park’s ‘Discovery Spark’ programme

In a bid to enable future success and growth, ten entrepreneurial life science and technology businesses have begun the immersive Discovery Spark programme, with a prize package worth over £50,000 up for grabs.

Is taxation killing your business?

As taxation is set to rise, is it killing your business? Is tax making it hard for you to turn a profit? At least, a meaningful profit that makes all the risk and hard work worth it.