Vertical Future announces tailored product and data services for various sectors

Vertical Future, a UK-based Controlled-Environment-Agriculture technology company, has announced a range of Crop-Science-as-a-Service (“CSaaS”) services for different sector archetypes, including food, fodder, forestry, and pharmaceutical-based products.

Siloton delivers world-first for sight loss prevention with new chip technology

Improved diagnosis and treatment for eye diseases affecting the sight of millions across the globe has taken a major step forward, after Bristol-based health technology startup Siloton became the first commercial organisation in the world to take a sub-surface image of a human retina using photonic chip technology.

Why SMEs and business need to act now to make public EV charging more accessible

There’s little doubt that electric vehicles are becoming very popular and that every business or private individual who swaps their petrol or diesel van or car is helping the UK become more sustainable. But we need far, far more public chargers if EVs are going to a practical option for most.

Semble closes $15m Series B to advance connected healthcare system

Semble, an integrated clinical system and innovator in healthtech, has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Mercia Ventures, with participation from Octopus Ventures, Smedvig Ventures and Triple Point.

Delta Air Lines to Deliver First-Of-Its-Kind CES Keynote at Sphere

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomes back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker for CES 2025. On stage at Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining live experiences, Bastian will take the audience on an immersive journey highlighting Delta’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences. This will mark the first CES keynote ever hosted at the groundbreaking venue.

myPlane shakes up €100bn commercial charter market as demand soars

myPlane, the online booking engine for commercial passenger charter flights, has reported soaring demand from airlines and travel buyers as it seeks to modernise the €100 billion commercial air charter market.

Growth’s not going to fund itself: why the UK government must support startups with more than just promises

With 51,017 new tech businesses registered in the UK last year, Britain has emerged as a leader of innovation in Europe. In fact, government data from 2021-2022 positions our country as the second-leading nation for startups, preceded only by the US and potentially, by China.

Dojo and YouLend partnership fuels UK SME success with £1bn funded

Dojo, a payment technology provider, has announced a major milestone in its mission to support SMEs across the UK. Through its long-standing partnership with global embedded financing platform YouLend, Dojo has extended over £1 billion in flexible funding since 2020.

Redefining end-of-life: Legacy Compass launches crowdfunding campaign

Legacy Compass launches a new crowdfunding campaign to help kick-start its mission to redefine end-of-life planning and support. Harnessing the power of story-telling through an innovative online platform, this Legacy-Tech startup can streamline and unburden end-of-life planning for individuals and families.

Space Forge and Voyager Space unite to revolutionise commercial in-space manufacturing

Space Forge, known for driving a new era in clean industry by advancing research, development, and production of high-performance materials in space, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Space. This agreement is setting the groundwork for collaboration between the companies, with a focus on expanding the possibilities for space-based research and manufacturing.

ekko and Market Harborough Building Society partner to introduce PlanetSaver

ekko and Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) have joined forces to launch PlanetSaver in a first-of-its kind move for building societies and sustainability focused financial products.

Making the leap into exporting

The UK business landscape has a significant number of small and medium-sized businesses. They may not be household names, but they are the invisible hand driving growth, innovation, and productivity. Why, then, do they often miss out on the opportunities offered by global markets?

A Q&A with Kieron White, Founder and CEO of Engine

Engine specialises in AI and machine learning. Founded by Kieron White with a vision to revolutionise business use of AI, Engine provides solutions that enhance customer service with intelligent chatbots together with deep data analytics for strategic decisions.

ONO revolutionises fleet incident management with female leadership in a male-dominated industry

ONO, a fleet management platform, is breaking barriers, not just in technology but in leadership. Created by Renee Rogers, ONO was born out of frustration and necessity.

International trade growth sees Logical Biological expand at Discovery Park

Logical Biological, a provider of biological critical materials for diagnostics, therapeutic research, and IVD reagent manufacture, has settled into larger, upgraded laboratory space at Discovery Park, marking its third move within the science and innovation campus. This expansion reflects the company’s remarkable growth, which has seen a 170% increase in international trade over the past three years.

Why embedded finance is an inevitable part of the digital era

Integrating financial services into digital applications is inevitable as the relentless pace of digitisation continues to transform every area of human activity. The idea of seamlessly incorporating financial processes within non-financial applications, now popularly called embedded finance, has already generated an estimated €20–€30 billion in revenue in Europe in 2023 and is expected to surpass €100 billion by the end of the decade, according to reports from McKinsey.

Fcode Labs elevates tech startups with QA whitepaper

Fcode Labs, a software development and IT consulting services provider, has announced the release of its latest whitepaper, “The Pivotal Role of Quality Assurance in Tech Startups.”

Free skills support offered by Small Business Saturday campaign 

Small Business Saturday UK is launching a major skills support programme, to help the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses recover and grow this winter after enduring a succession of challenges over recent years.

Origin secures €4M to deliver precision-guided weapon systems

Origin, a defence technology company specialising in advanced autonomous systems, has closed €4 million in financing. The funding comprises €2.4 million in venture capital, led by Change Ventures with participation from Silicon Roundabout Ventures, and €1.6 million in EU grants and support from the Latvian Ministry of Defence.

Why you should always tell the truth in business: the importance of trust in business relationships

Trust makes up the core building blocks of every relationship, however this doesn’t stop many of us telling the odd white lie. A study by Raja Group found that 69% of workers have lied in the workplace, with 47% saying they tell up to five lies every working day.