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.
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?
Nick Armstrong, a seasoned entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, has returned to his startup roots. At 40, he’s already experienced a dynamic career – he made the 2011 BRW Young Rich List at just 28, led a public company by 37, and ventured into blockchain before Bitcoin was even on the radar. Now, he’s leveraging his extensive experience in sales with his latest startup, aiming to simplify the lives of salespeople.
Imperial College London announces its first physical presence in the US, with a new hub located in San Francisco.
Careology, a global digital cancer care company, has partnered with the Ella Dawson Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting young people with cancer, to provide holistic care for this growing demographic.
As I look back on my journey with Grozeo, I realise how scaling a startup presents both incredible opportunities and unique challenges, especially from a marketing perspective. When I joined Grozeo, our vision was clear: to empower small and local retailers with the same e-commerce tools that larger players have at their disposal.
A new startup support programme has been launched, targeting businesses in Cambridgeshire. The programme will award £25,000 worth of legal advice to the business deemed to have the most significant impact.
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.
A new startup emerging from the ADAPT Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin is set to revolutionise the content licensing industry with a cutting-edge AI-powered service.
EIT InnoEnergy, known for driving innovation in sustainable energy, has committed €1 million to LignEasy, a trailblazer in bio-based materials.
