Living the real you: Mental Health in the Workplace

At CogX Festival 2023, Steven Bartlett and Fearne Cotton sat down for a candid fireside conversation to discuss what it takes to build resilience amid today’s turbulent culture, nurturing mental health in the workplace, unlocking your true self, and fostering tools for a healthier and more balanced headspace.

The AI revolution is here – how can businesses prepare?

The advent of accessible AI tools – such as ChatGPT – has led to a growing number of people experimenting with and adopting these technologies in their daily lives. As AI technology continues to evolve rapidly and become more widely used, these tools will likely remain part of our lives for the foreseeable future. 

Has the fintech boom ended?

Over the past eight years, fintech has experienced a remarkable surge, with disruptors challenging traditional finance and instigating a wave of customer-centric innovation. However, the fintech domain now confronts an unprecedented challenge, as it can no longer remain immune to a tumultuous and deteriorating macroeconomic environment.

Sweden ranks third in climatetech funding

Sweden emerged as the third-largest market in climate tech funding, witnessing a 224% surge in investments this quarter, according to a recent BloombergNEF report.

Unlocking R&D tax credits: navigating claims and combatting fraudulent challenges

Amidst economic uncertainty, businesses find themselves at a critical crossroads where unwavering focus must converge with the readiness to seize opportunities.

NVIDIA and Scaleway Speed Development for European Startups and Enterprises

The European startup landscape is set to receive a significant uplift in generative AI capabilities through a collaborative effort. NVIDIA, in partnership with cloud service provider (CSP) Scaleway, is providing startups with access to essential resources like GPUs, NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, and tools for enhancing large language models (LLMs) and generative AI development.

AWS announces Emerging Technologies Accelerator cohort

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the 20 companies that have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the AWS Emerging Technologies Accelerator.

Lynx announces €17 million funding round to combat fraud and financial crime

Lynx, an AI software provider specialising in fraud detection and prevention, announced a €17 million (£15 million) Series A funding round led by Forgepoint Capital, a venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure software.

Quantum Metric finds majority of digital leaders are underprepared for the rise of AI

Quantum Metric, a customer-driven digital analytics platform, recently shared insights from its 2024 trends report titled “4 Big Digital Bets for 2024.” The report, based on a survey of digital leaders, reveals key priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence (AI) investments, digital and mobile trends, employee experience, and the evolution of customer loyalty programs and personalisation.

IridescentBio bringing virtual high-throughput assays to antibody R&D

IridescentBio, a pioneering techbio startup, is making waves in the Biopharma R&D sector with its innovative approach that combines chemistry and physics.

Weeva Unveils New AI Capabilities at Phocuswright Conference

At the Phocuswright Conference, Weeva unveiled its plans to become one of the first sustainability management platforms in the travel and tourism sector to harness generative AI technology.

YouLend and Plaid Partnership Boosts SME Financing Approval Rates to 90%

YouLend, a company in global embedded financing, and Plaid, renowned for its data network facilitating consumer banking connectivity, have disclosed in their recent whitepaper that their collaboration has significantly increased SME lending approval rates to 90%.

South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao will bring together the protagonists of the Industry 4.0, Energy Transition and Mobility sectors

On 23rd and 24th November, the B Accelerator Tower (BAT) international entrepreneurship centre in Bilbao will be the epicentre of innovation and the latest trends in the Industry 4.0, Energy Transition and Mobility sectors thanks to the celebration of South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao, the meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organised by South Summit and Biscay Startup Bay.

4 in 10 adults want to start their own business, but too scared to do it alone

A poll of 2,000 adults found 49% love the idea of being their own boss, with 45% becoming more determined to start their own business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Preparing startups for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Companies with between 50 and 249 employees are at an above average risk of fraud, according to research by law firm, Foot Anstey. The survey of 1,000 senior managers across the UK revealed that 53% of medium businesses have had to act on fraud in the last year against a national average of 45%, and while the risk for businesses with less than 50 employees is lower, it is still significant with one in five having been affected.

WAAM3D Triumphs with Hub Breakthrough Award at ATI Awards

WAAM3D, established by a research team from Cranfield University, received the Hub Breakthrough Award for the most promising startup at the ATI Awards in Birmingham on 15th November.

Eigen 6: enhanced AI for efficient document workflow automation

Eigen Technologies, a global provider of intelligent document processing (IDP), has announced the release of Eigen 6, the latest version of its no-code artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

Engineer’s strategies can help companies capitalise on untapped potential

Lauren Neal is an award-winning chartered engineer, consultant and author whose strategies can help organisations foster a culture where people from all backgrounds are in positions where they can develop, where they are engaged, and where they are enabled to showcase their skills and talents.

The changing face of ambition
The changing face of ambition

Gone are the days when career paths were predictable and linear. Traditionally, carving out a career was a straight road, often with a single company or within one industry. It was the norm to start and finish your working life in the same job, climbing the ladder step by step – a testament to the value placed on loyalty and stability.

Startups Magazine at The Business Show 2023

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at The Business Show on the 22nd and 23rd November! Come by stand B502 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and our brand-new Survival Guide, take a picture at our photobooth, and have a chat with the team!