Funding into Mental HealthTech startups takes a hit

The quality of mental health, both at the individual and community level, has become a matter of global concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have a mental disorder in 2019. It is also estimated that $1 trillion is lost every year due to depression and anxiety among workers.

AI wearables at Fashion Week
AI wearables at Fashion Week

Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple design and engineering team Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiornio, revealed its first AI device, the Humane AI Pin, at Coperni’s Paris Fashion Week show, ahead of its official unveiling on November 9th.

UK can become “pioneer of responsible AI innovation” but must boost business uptake

Government urged to prioritise the development of industry ethical frameworks to boost business confidence and make the UK a global pioneer in responsible AI innovation – ahead of the inaugural UK AI Safety Summit.

Latest AI tech can save households up to 30% on electricity bills

The average UK household could save an average of £285 next year on their electricity bills using the latest home energy monitoring sensors, says UK-based energy startup Voltaware.

Small business Saturday’s nationwide roadshow launches

A national roadshow to support and raise the profile of small businesses all around the country is being launched by Small Business Saturday to help firms cope with persistent economic challenges.

Small businesses linking carbon reduction to business benefits

New research from Novuna Business Finance indicates encouraging signs in small business attitudes, revealing a substantial shift towards prioritising sustainability and a growing recognition of the business benefits it brings.

HD Hyundai to Keynote CES 2024

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that HD Hyundai, the world’s largest shipbuilder, will keynote at CES 2024 to share tech-first strategies which employ technology for building a more sustainable future. HD Hyundai, a global company also known for specialised construction equipment and energy solutions, further excels in developing eco-friendly infrastructure technology, as well as retrofitting carriers and shipyards.

Retention rates nosedive as businesses find it difficult to retain top employees

The majority (72%) of businesses are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22% admitting it’s very challenging, a new survey has revealed.

Elevance Health’s Gail Boudreaux to Keynote CES 2024

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Gail K. Boudreaux, president and CEO of Elevance Health, will headline a keynote session to discuss how the company is implementing an innovative whole-health approach to care. It complements the Digital Health Summit, which returns to CES 2024, and will focus on the outlook for health care in the U.S. and beyond.

Siemens CEO to Deliver Keynote at CES 2024

Emphasising the power of interconnecting our tangible world with digital advancements, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, as a keynote speaker for CES 2024.

Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman to Keynote CES 2024

Nearly 70 startups, plus hundreds of attendees and media from around the globe convened yesterday for CES Unveiled Amsterdam. The event highlighted tech innovation from European startups that will solve global challenges and conference programming addressing sustainability, healthcare, climate change, and tech trends—including digital health, enterprise, AI, and a look toward using tech for good.

Barclays launches free online service for founders to connect with investors

Barclays has launched the Demo Directory, a free online service open to UK businesses, regardless of who they bank with, for easy, cheaper and less time-consuming access to capital by connecting them to a network of attested investors.

Just one in three UK businesses prepared to handle employee wellbeing concerns

The number of employees voicing wellbeing concerns is on the rise, but a significant number of organisations and managers are ill-prepared to address them, according to new research from Mintago.

AI Summit a ‘moment of critical importance’ for UK

Tech Nation and a group of tech leaders have labelled the AI Safety Summit on November 1st and 2nd a ‘moment of critical importance’ for the UK in an open letter addressed to Rishi Sunak.

The stumbling blocks of science commercialisation and how to avoid them

Dr Renos Savva, Head of Innovation at Discovery Park, shares his experiences working with early-stage life science companies and what founders can do to give their innovation the best chance of successful commercialisation.

A Q&A with Neartail Founder, Mani Doraisamy

Neartail helps local businesses connect directly with their customers, instead of going through marketplaces. By doing so, they are able to create their own brand identity with customers.

Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology launches Crypto Dashboard

The Crypto Dashboard, created by the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology at Warwick Business School, has been launched to revolutionise monitoring capabilities for various cryptocurrency assets, providing users with enhanced real-time insights and advanced analytics.

Raixer at Tourism Innovation Summit 2023

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Jon Marco Esteban, Founder of Raixer talks to Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product, smart locks, and how they are helping apartment managers who accommodate tourists.

Positive growth overshadowed by late payments for UK small businesses

Despite tentative jobs growth, small businesses experienced slow sales growth and rising late payment times in the three months to September, according to the latest data from global small business platform Xero.

Maphunter at Tourism Innovation Summit 2023

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Adriano Sanchez, Co-Founder of Maphunter talks to Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product which allows tourist to access customisable video content anytime, anywhere, so they can enjoy the freedom to explore the city at their own pace, without limitations, and according to their preferences.