EY report highlights power of the UK’s top female entrepreneurs

A new report from EY has raised concerns about the future of the UK’s female-led SuperScaled companies, which contributed £7 billion to the national economy in 2022. The study warns that without stronger support for the next generation of women entrepreneurs, this significant economic impact could diminish.

ISE 2025: Connection Restored

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the annual event for the audiovisual and systems integration industry. Set to take place from 4th to 7th February at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2025 promises an exhilarating showcase with new features, enhanced accessibility, and a fresh focus on innovative content. A highlight of this year’s event is the debut of Hall 8.1, easily accessed via the North Entrance, designed to streamline the attendee experience.

Seraphim Space accelerator announces Mission 14 cohort

Seraphim Space, also known as Generation Space in the United States, has unveiled the participants for its Mission 14 accelerator programme, aimed at nurturing early-stage startups within the global spacetech industry.

Technology as the Driver of Innovative Tourism Management and Accessible Destinations

Tourism management is undergoing a radical transformation, with technology playing a crucial role in this shift. From visitor experiences to smart destination planning, innovation is revolutionising the sector, paving the way for more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient tourism.

ER Productions to accelerate growth with BGF funding

BGF has taken a minority stake in ER Productions, a leading company in laser production, pyrotechnics, and special effects (SFX).

ALL.SPACE announces $44M raise boosting defence and space capabilities

ALL.SPACE creates cutting-edge multi-orbit, multi-network connectivity solutions, enabling high-speed, uninterrupted communications across air, land, sea, and space.

Is the speed of AI development leaving UK SMEs struggling to plug security gaps?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps one of the fastest evolving technologies in business today. For SMEs, it can be hard to keep up with these developments and sift through what’s simply noise, and what will deliver tangible business benefits. 

Innovate UK’s £1.5M MARCONI Project to revolutionise Quantum Key Distribution

Innovate UK’s £1.5 million MARCONI project is set to transform the landscape of quantum key distribution (QKD) by developing and demonstrating high-fidelity, modular, and scalable receiver modules.

OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round

OpenAI has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion.

Zoom Media gives UK SMEs kickstart to begin digital OOH advertising

Zoom Media UK, the global media company that specialises in reaching “generation active”, is stepping up to support SMEs by offering up to £250,000 worth of free digital media placements.

How to be an emotionally intelligent leader

Emotional health coach and speaker Vanessa Louise Moore uses her own life experiences to shape her approach and helps people from all backgrounds to love themselves.

Voliro secures $12M to transform industrial inspections with aerial robotics

Zurich-based Voliro, an innovator in aerial mobile robotics, has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round. This round was led by Cherry Ventures, with additional backing from established business angels, family offices, and a traditional debt facility.

Female Investors: The Billion-Dollar Blind Spot in Tech

When I founded Game Insight in 2009, I often felt like a newcomer in a room full of seasoned professionals. Despite growing up in a post-Soviet environment where women worked alongside men and gender inequality wasn’t as pronounced, I still felt I had to work twice as hard as my male counterparts to achieve the same level of success.

Crypto Quantique and ADLINK partner to boost industrial PC security

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a collaboration with ADLINK Technology, a global pioneer in Edge computing, to simplify the secure boot process for industrial PCs (IPCs) using its QuarkLink security platform.

Your business’ future: What if your nominated successor isn’t ready to take control?

Thinking about who will inherit your personal wealth and assets is one thing. Thinking about who will inherit your business interests is another. But both are of equal importance.

Don’t forget about our small businesses, Chancellor

What a few weeks it has been for the new Government – a Labour Party conference that fell flat, weaker GDP figures, and Keir Starmer’s “clothes gate”.

What the Autumn Budget Tax Changes Could Mean for Entrepreneurs

As the clock ticks down to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget announcement on 30th October, the entrepreneurial community across the UK is holding its breath. The tax changes unveiled on that day have the power to either ignite a new wave of innovation and growth or extinguish the entrepreneurial spirit that has long been a hallmark of the British economy.

British businesses to boost AI spending, but lack of AI skills remains a challenge

New research from ServiceNow, the AI-driven business transformation platform, reveals that British companies rank among the most AI-optimistic and mature in Europe. However, challenges remain, particularly around skills gaps and concerns over AI-generated inaccuracies.

STARTUP OLÉ WILL ONCE AGAIN MAKE SALAMANCA AN INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, WITH THE COLLABORATION OF INCIBE

The Startup OLÉ fair’s eleventh edition in Salamanca’s capital will take place from 8th to 10th October 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos de Salamanca and the Colegio Arzobispo Fonseca. It is supported at the national level by CDTI, ICO AXIS and Enisa, and at the regional level by Ayuntamiento, Diputación, Universidad de Salamanca and Junta de Castilla y León.

Ameba raises $7.1M to transform global supply chains with AI-driven platform

Ameba, an AI-powered platform revolutionising supply chain management, has secured $7.1 million in Seed funding, led by Hedosophia. Visionaries Club, a prominent early-stage investor in Europe, reinvested after leading Ameba’s pre-Seed round, alongside participation from Anamcara.