Story Locker moves memoirs into the digital age with personal podcasts

From This is Your Life to Who Do You Think You Are? Brits have long been fascinated by the life stories and family history of others.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SUSTAINABILITY, MOBILITY: THE BEST IN TECH TO MEET AT VIVATECH IN MAY 2024

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Five Essential Skills of a Leader in the Digital Age

Vitaly Gerko outlines the key skills modern leaders need for success and how to incorporate them into their everyday lives.

A-Z of becoming a B Corp: The journey to certification as a scaleup

Fresh off the back of B Corp month 2024, at Kontor we’re thrilled to achieve B Corp certification ourselves, a milestone which prompts us to share our journey, particularly for the benefit of other startups and scaleups aiming for the same.

100 startups apply to work with essential global industry on achieving net zero

Nearly 100 tech startups from around the world have applied for a pioneering international programme aimed at decarbonising the world’s most widely used man-made materials.

Kickstart Programme Launches 9th Iteration to Drive Collaborative Solutions and Investments

Kickstart Innovation, a European open innovation platform, has launched its ninth programme. Annually, Kickstart attracts global startups that offer solutions to significant societal challenges, achieved through partnerships with major industry players.

gaitQ and machineMD secure million-dollar research grant to monitor Parkinson’s development

The Oxford-based medical technology startup, gaitQ, and the Swiss medical device company, machineMD, recently announced the joint award of a research grant from InnovateUK and Innosuisse. This grant, valued at one million dollars, aims to facilitate the collection and analysis of critical movement data from people with Parkinson’s (PwP).

Found Energy Closes $12M Seed Round to Decarbonise Heavy Industry with Aluminum-Powered Energy Systems

Found Energy, a cleantech startup building industrial decarbonisation solutions that harness the embodied energy of aluminium, has announced an oversubscribed Seed Round of $12 million.

Ukrainian startups shortlisted for Investment Accelerator

Following the recent launch of the Investment Accelerator, the Department for Business and Trade along with the Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine Startup Fund and 1991 Ventures have now selected 20 pre-seed and seed companies to take part in the ten-week programme.

ICEYE raises oversubscribed growth funding round to expand global SAR leadership

ICEYE, a leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural disaster solutions, today confirmed the signing of a definitive agreement for a $93 million growth funding round, which was oversubscribed.

8 Content Marketing Tips for Health Innovations Startups

Content marketing together with public relations outreach plays a pivotal role in attracting investment as it is an essential tool in storytelling, it communicates a startup’s value proposition, credibility, and growth potential to potential investors.

University seeks applications from AI innovators for business support programme

The University of Edinburgh’s AI Accelerator programme, renowned globally, has begun its search for technology-driven scaleups to join its eighth cohort. The programme is designed for Scottish and international companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their commercial prospects.

Navigating the Investment Landscape: The Strategic Role of Public Relations

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and innovation, securing funding is often the lifeblood of success. However, in the pursuit of investment, many overlook the pivotal role that Public Relations (PR) can play in enhancing investment readiness.

Skyports raises in excess of $110M in Series C round led by investment from ACS

Skyports, a company specialising in vertiport infrastructure and electric drone operations, announced that the ACS Group, a prominent infrastructure and construction firm, has made a significant equity investment in Skyports, becoming its largest investor.

The Hidden Cost of High-Performance Cultures: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in the Workplace

High-functioning anxiety is a broad term for those who live with generalised anxiety disorder but identify as functioning reasonably well and, in some cases, extremely well. It is often overlooked due to its subtle presentation.

The jury’s out on whether WeWork needs Adam Neumann – but the flex sector no longer needs WeWork

Adam Neumann has once again made headlines in recent weeks for his $500 million bid to buy back WeWork.

Media and entertainment must fight for the right to be heard in AI policy discussions

Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector. 

Why SMEs shouldn’t fear HMRC’s new mandate around side hustles

Leanne Rothwell, CEO of Not On The High Street, gives her view on why small businesses should not fear HMRC’s ‘new’ mandates around side hustles and explains the advantages of joining a digital retail platform to scale your business.

AI overtaking humans in the workplace, reveals Stanford University study

According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.

51% of new UK hires either leave or need close support due to mis-hiring

According to a recent survey conducted by Project Brains, an AI-powered Fractional Work platform that assists businesses in scaling by matching individuals to specific roles and business needs, half of new hires either leave or require extensive support to enhance their productivity.