The best European countries to work in SEO revealed

The UK is the best country in Europe to work in search engine optimisation (SEO), a new study has found.

UK’s most significant insurtech centres, outside of London, revealed

A fintech report* released last week has revealed one of the UK’s most flourishing insurtech hubs outside London.

Japan: an open door for UK tech pioneers

The UK’s relationship with Japan continues to grow stronger, as the two island nations’ governments join forces in crucial areas of innovation and economic development, encouraging their businesses to work closely together for mutual benefit.

Cyber Security: The Importance of Creating Trustable Devices for IoT Applications

The next article in this series of Technology Briefings for entrepreneurs, we show how technology startups can deploy secure IoT devices by carefully considering cyber security at the early stage of the design process, protecting devices and networks by design.

How to work with influencers in 2024 – insider tips by a social media expert

Over the last decade, how brands have approached working with influencers has dramatically evolved from tentative experimentation to becoming an integral part of their marketing budget and strategy.

AV for startups and SMEs

As we approach ISE 2024, we aim to underscore the significance of audiovisual (AV) technology for SMEs and startups, as well as the shifts that have influenced the industry since the onset of COVID. Previously exclusive to large organisations and specialists, AV technology is now indispensable for many growing businesses.

UK to host first intersectionality event for LGBTQ+, migrant tech founders

A first-of-its-kind event is coming to London to highlight the need for intersectionality in investing. Dubbed an ‘(un)conference’ due its focus on championing unheard voices and pioneering a new approach to tech events, the intersectional incredibles Forum (iiF) will be hosted on 16 July at Google headquarters in London.

ICEYE: Casting a gazer over arctic ice sheets

Providing high-quality, reliable, and persistent monitoring in an accessible package, Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-Founder of ICEYE, and his team are ensuring that nothing goes unnoticed when it comes to catastrophe monitoring around the globe, at all times.

IMRO Teams Up with Audoo to Boost Public Performance Royalties in Ireland

IMRO, the Irish based, international performing rights organisation, has announced a partnership with Audoo, the music recognition technology company on a mission to revolutionise public performance royalty distribution.

Warning for Startup Marketing: Put The Lipstick Down

Lipstick on a pig – a phrase used for decades to describe “making superficial or cosmetic changes to a product in a futile effort to disguise its fundamental failings”, according to Wikipedia. This applies to a scary amount of marketing out there.

Business Leaders Out of Sync with Workforces on Understanding and Decision-Making

A poll by business consultancy, GAIN LINE, has revealed a major disconnect between organisational leaders, and their employees. When asked whether employees have an input into critical decisions that affect them, three-quarters of ‘owners’ and 90% of ‘directors’ said ‘yes’. However, when asked the same question, over half of ‘junior’ staff (56%) responded ‘no’, they do not feel they have an input into critical business decisions.

Kuva Space snapshotting earth to improve our awareness

Have you ever been told you are “too close to the matter” to give a full or unbiased overview? What you are being told is you need to give the matter some space to see things clearer. Kuva Space is literally doing that.

Kuva Space awarded €1.8M contract to join the ESA’s Civil Security from Space Programme

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI insights company Kuva Space has secured a €1.8 million contract to join the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Civil Security from Space (CSS) programme. The company will provide advanced hyperspectral situational awareness information to monitor and address civil security and crisis situations.

Little Place Labs: keeping an eye on space and earth

With many elements of our modern world revolving around extraterrestrial components, such as satellites, the importance of such technologies cannot be underestimated. We rely on them for information they provide to us on Earth, but also for insights into the devices themselves.

Health and Wellbeing Support Crucial for Recruitment and Retention

Over the past few years, health and wellbeing support has become increasingly important to potential employees when choosing a company to join, as reported by 34% of employers in the latest study from Towergate Health & Protection.

The Skyrora’s the limit for the UK space company

Private Scottish aerospace company, Skyrora, is dedicated to becoming the first UK private orbital launcher from UK soil.

SME XPO 2024 in its third year is a success

That’s a wrap on another edition of SME XPO, with the 2024 event attracting nearly 4447 visitors over two dynamic days of networking, learning, and collaboration.

Navigating the transition: how startups can embrace 3D printed plastic prototypes and beyond

In the ever-evolving landscape of startup manufacturing, transitioning from concept to production requires astute decision-making and adaptability. 3D printing has proven invaluable for prototyping plastic parts, offering rapid iteration, design flexibility, and a tooling-free process.

How to Web on Tour Conference London

How to Web Conference, the startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe, has announced its recent “How to Web on Tour” event in London.

Shaping ideas with AR/VR prototyping

Before a startup invests a significant amount of money to enter the market with a groundbreaking and hopefully successful concept, it’s crucial to validate whether potential customers truly need an idea and are ready to embrace it. This is where a prototype of a future product can play a pivotal role. However, there are many potential pitfalls.