How to secure venture capital as an under-represented founder

There is growing recognition that diverse founders and diverse teams generate more innovative solutions, ultimately building stronger businesses in the long run. When I think about the startups that I’m most excited about this year, they are invariably led by underrepresented founders.

AdTech Trends Shaping the Future of Advertising in 2024

The AdTech industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. It is the UK’s 16th largest Real-Time Industrial Classification (RTIC) and 4th fastest-growing sector, with a turnover of £73.39 billion.

TeamViewer adopts Almer AR headsets

TeamViewer announced a strategic shift towards augmented reality (AR) through a partnership with AR startup Almer.

Legal trends that could affect your business in 2024

While many may share the view that the legal industry is old and traditional, laws and regulations are constantly evolving to adapt to new technologies and practices. Similarly, the changing economic climate challenges us to approach contractual relationships differently to better manage risk and streamline our ability to do business.

The counter-intuitive strategies to boost your B2B campaigns

Marketing in the B2B space has undergone several transformations in recent years. Increasingly, marketing techniques considered standard practice have become less and less effective, while buyer behaviour and expectations have continued to evolve.

UK Space Agency backs Messium

An agritech startup, dedicated to mitigating global agricultural waste, has garnered support from Space Park Leicester.

Top edtech startups at Bett UK 2024

In the bustling halls of Bett UK 2024, the general consensus is that the edtech landscape is bright, with such a vibrant array of innovation and skill on display at the show.

Centre for Sustainable Innovation launches in Salford

Salford Business School has launched its latest project: the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). Based in the Maxwell Building on the University of Salford’s Peel Park campus, the Centre is not only a physical space for partners to utilise, but also a resource that aims to bring together the worlds of academia and business.

The return of the five-day office week despite transport chaos

The full-year Movers Index from Virgin Media O2 Business has disclosed that 2023 witnessed a significant resurgence in office attendance, with 40% of companies reinstating a five-day office week.

Unlocking brand success: the power of an innovative web address

The global entrepreneurial spirit is booming, with over 3 million new businesses registered in the US alone in the first half of 2023.

What defines ‘purpose driven entrepreneurship’?

Robert Gardner is a money expert, entrepreneur, and financial activist on a mission to make money a force for good for people and the plane.

Auum and Siemens look to reduce waste and water consumption

Established in 2019, Auum, standing for ‘Arrêtons l’Usage Unique Maintenant’ (Let’s End Single Use Now), is dedicated to aiding companies in eradicating the five billion disposable cups annually used in France.

Deutsche Messe invites entries for the HERMES Startup AWARD

Deutsche Messe is currently accepting submissions for the HERMES AWARD, recognised globally as a significant award in the industrial sector.

BraunAbility chooses new exclusive UK distributor

Mobility in Motion, a UK manufacturer and supplier of vehicle adaptations and driving aids, has joined forces with BraunAbility to become its exclusive UK product supplier.

Anxiety and stress in working professionals has increased

A study involving 4,383 employees has uncovered a rise in anxiety and stress levels among professionals, with a third reporting a constant state of tension.

About:Energy launches ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’

About:Energy, a pioneering firm in battery development software, is set to launch ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’, an ambitious project aimed at bridging the UK’s battery skills gap. This initiative is targeted at fostering the growth of 1,500 battery engineers by 2030.

‘AI Ecosystem Accelerator’ launched at University College Dublin

University College Dublin recently introduced a new accelerator programme aimed at assisting entrepreneurs in developing innovative AI solutions for sectors such as healthcare, cybersecurity, education, sustainability, and finance.

appliedAIstudio joins NVIDIA Inception

appliedAIstudio has announced it has joined NVIDIA Inception, a programme that nurtures startups revolutionising industries with technological advancements.

Humans and Machines Make a Great Duo

In 1997, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov lost the World Chess Championship to IBM’s Deep Blue. He was, in a sense, one of the first to lose a job to AI. Instead of seeing AI as the enemy, Garry wondered: What if humans and AI could team up?

Scaling roadblocks revealed as 58% of UK SMBs fear 2024 stagnation

Recent research conducted by Slack, a productivity platform, in collaboration with the business productivity charity Be the Business, has shed light on the various challenges that confront small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK in 2024.