How SMEs can benefit from used industrial robots

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly recognising the advantages of industrial robots, focusing on user-friendliness and cost as primary selection criteria.

HealthTech Startup Mika and pharmaceutical company Recordati Rare Diseases announce partnership

Mika, an international digital therapeutics company, and Recordati Rare Diseases, a global pharmaceutical firm, have initiated a partnership focusing on enhancing treatment for patients with idiopathic Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (iMCD).

How SMEs can raise money in trying times

It’s not an easy time to get investment. Interest rates are stubbornly high and show no sign of coming down soon. Recent ONS data suggests capital formation is at its lowest point since the financial crash in 2008.

AI pattern generator startup Myth.AI secures $1.3M

Myth AI – the tech startup behind an AI-driven pattern design tool, has successfully secured funding of $1.3 million. This funding is earmarked to bolster its UK operations and to explore new market opportunities.

2024 Predictions in Climate Tech by Rachel Delacour, CEO, Sweep

Rachel Delacour, the CEO of Sweep, has compiled a list of her predictions for the Climate Tech sector in 2024.

Return announces second €100M growth equity investment

Return, the Dutch renewable energy project development investor, has announced that they have closed a €100 million investment earmarked for expanding its solar and utility-scale storage pipeline and portfolio.

Fintech forecast: expert predictions for 2024

In this informative fintech roundtable, industry leaders share their insights on the year’s pivotal developments.

Dealing with long-term absences: supporting your workforce

Long-term absence due to sickness is at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term.

The future of WorldCoin, Sam Altman’s project, discussed in Barcelona

Tech Barcelona, one of the largest non-profit tech associations in Europe, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Salford student scoops top business award in Türkiye

Ozgun Avincsal, a University of Salford student, has been awarded the title of Most Successful Female Entrepreneur UK in her native Türkiye.

‘A new era’ for Europe: EU AI Act agreed

The European Union has announced a new landmark EU AI Act, outlining rules and guidelines around the trustworthy use of artificial intelligence, including how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.

Paytron selects Thredd as its Global Issuer Processor

Thredd, an expanding global payments platform, has announced its partnership with Paytron, a comprehensive workflow and spend management platform, as their chosen global issuer processing technology provider.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger to Highlight the Impact of Bringing AI to Everyone, Everywhere during CES 2024 Keynote

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will keynote at CES 2024. On 9th January, alongside CNBC Nasdaq correspondent Kristina Partsinevelos, Gelsinger will discuss the critical roles that silicon and software play in making AI more accessible, providing powerful compute and enabling modern economies.

PepsiCo, SABIC, and AstroLabs Unite to Kickstart Mega Green Accelerator

Following the initial week of COP28, PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs, and their strategic partners unveiled the Mega Green Accelerator. This new initiative is designed to support emerging innovators in the region as they tackle both regional and global sustainability challenges.

Top Must-Attend Events

As the year unfolds, the landscape of global events for entrepreneurs, tech startups, and industry disruptors beckons with an array of opportunities to learn, network, and explore the forefront of innovation. From renowned conferences to pioneering summits, 2024 presents a lot of options for everyone.

Housr opens door to £5m growth funding round

Housr, the startup focusing on student accommodation, recently announced the launch of a £5 million funding round aimed at expanding its operations in the UK and USA.

Unlocking success: the importance of networking

According to research, almost 80% of startup founders say that networking is vital to their entrepreneurial success. Similarly, in a study of small business owners, almost 95% said that having a mentor was a key to their success. For startups especially, the value of building strong industry relationships can’t be understated.

When a founding team is no longer the right team for future growth
When a founding team is no longer the right team for future growth

In business, entrepreneurial spirit and hard graft can get you far. But inevitably, there comes a time in the life of most startups when they reach an inflexion point. The founder or founding team that has driven the success of the business to date may lack the skills to take it to the next stage. 

The festive stresses: How to support employees feeling the strain

The beginning of December marks the start of advent. For many this a period of joy. However, it also tends to be an incredibly busy, stressful, and worrying time with financial concerns, time pressures, and workload issues proving problematic.

Navigating fintech’s future with Gregor Dobbie

In an exclusive interview with Startups Magazine, Gregor Dobbie, CEO of The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), shares insights from his illustrious career in the payments industry in a story that highlights his passion for innovation and dedication to shaping the future of fintech.