Turning an idea into a real product and protecting the associated intellectual property (IP) is not cheap, so how can you make your desired outcome into reality? Dr Florence Albert, Patent Attorney at Albright IP, looks at some options.
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) celebrated 30 years of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) on 18th September.
The Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA 2024) will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 14-16 October 2024. The Congress assembles leading companies from the oil and gas industry to explore the latest trends in automating and digitising processes, shaping the future of the whole value chain.
It’s all change for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting in the European Union. While some EU countries already have well-established national rules governing the risk of violations of human and environmental rights in supply chains, scope has been inconsistent from one country to another.
Smalt, a talent-supply and labour productivity platform for the energy transition, has secured €8 million in a pre-emptive seed funding round. The funding aims to accelerate Smalt’s growth in the tech-enabled solar sector for both commercial and residential markets, addressing labour supply challenges in Europe’s climate tech industry.
Data privacy has become a major concern for companies of all sizes in recent years. However, failing to prioritise privacy can come back to haunt young companies down the road. Privacy breaches or misuse of customer data can derail startups before they ever fully get off the ground.
The Baltic States’ premier startup event, Startup Fair, returns to Vilnius, Lithuania, on 3rd October. This year’s event expects to attract over 2,000 participants and 430 investors from 68 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from over 60 speakers, watch a startup competition, and network with key players in the industry.
VidLab7, an AI-driven media suite aiming to transform sales processes with tailored video content, has secured €3.5 million in seed funding led by EQT Ventures, with contributions from notable angel investors.
Gathr, formerly known as London Tech Drinks and London Private Equity Drinks, has stepped into the spotlight as one of the UK’s most active high-growth communities. With a trusted network of nearly 10,000 founders, operators, investors, and service providers, Gathr’s mission is to facilitate connections, foster learning, and drive growth through a range of distinct offerings, including its new Gathr to Find B2B marketplace.
Glasgow’s marketing technology startup, Triyit, secured an £850,000 investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), overseen by Maven Capital Partners and backed by the British Business Bank, contributing to a total funding round of £1.1 million.
There has been a transformational shift in the way the workforce and businesses define work culture. Borne out of developing technology but massively accelerated by the onset of the pandemic, nearly half of the UK’s workforce has now embraced hybrid working.
AI has become an integral tool across various functions, from automating routine tasks to providing insights that drive strategic decisions. However, for Gen Z, the first truly digital-native generation, AI represents both a significant opportunity and a unique challenge.
In the bustling world of business, there’s a treasure trove of knowledge that often goes untapped – the kind that doesn’t make it into manuals or spreadsheets. This elusive resource, known as tacit knowledge, forms the backbone of many successful enterprises.
I know, I’m walking a tightrope here. As someone who is well aware of the extremely tenuous analogies that are cropping up on LinkedIn (“what my recent proposal to my fiancé taught me about running a startup”), I’m not going to make the bold claim that running a startup is like running a family. However, and bear with me here, there are some similarities.
Health Innovation East, the innovation branch of the NHS in the East of England, and 42 Technology (42T), a product design and innovation consultancy, are teaming up to host a free webinar focused on advancing the NHS’s net zero ambitions.
Aerospace Xelerated (AX), the Boeing-supported startup accelerator, announced its sponsorship of the Vista East-West Startup Hub at the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi on 25th-26th September.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in large enterprises are frequently criticised as being more performative than practical, with many companies failing to implement meaningful change, according to AND Digital’s Rewards & Resilience report.
The National Autistic Society has introduced a new initiative to help organisations develop more inclusive and supportive workplaces for autistic employees. The Autism Inclusive Employer Award aims to boost understanding, address the needs of autistic staff, and make the workplace more comfortable for autistic individuals.
Hustl, a new app designed to revolutionise how ecommerce entrepreneurs run their small businesses, has officially launched. This platform aims to streamline daily operations for small ecommerce ventures, simplifying everything from order management to shipping.
The post-summer holiday blues can be a challenge for leaders – it’s not easy to motivate a team pining for white beaches and cocktails during one of the busiest times of the year! But scientists say the positive effects of a holiday can be felt for up to a month after returning home, so how can we capitalise on a refreshed and renewed team post-holiday?
