Automata’s $40m fundraise to expand growing life science lab automation

An automation company powering life sciences labs, has raised $40 million to accelerate its rapid growth and industry presence across the US, UK and EMEA.

Merantix AI Campus and Huckletree London brings AI leaders together

Huckletree’s Oxford Circus location is set to become London’s new AI hub. Beginning in October, Merantix AI Campus is teaming up with Huckletree to offer a series of events on the burgeoning topic of AI, bringing leaders in the field together for conversation and friendly debate at the “Huckletree x Merantix AI Campus Pop-Up.”

Birmingham Tech Week events support female founder funding

As part of Tech WM’s highly anticipated Birmingham Tech Week line-up, two new sessions have been revealed to help more female business founders access much-needed capital. Hosted by HSBC UK and lifestyle tech PR agency, EAST VILLAGE., the events will help women to navigate the funding landscape.

Virgin Media O2 supports British businesses recycle 12M unused mobile phones

As new figures reveal UK businesses are holding onto almost 12 million unused mobile phones and tablets, Virgin Media O2 is boosting its O2 Recycle initiative, making it easier for companies to sustainably dispose of their unwanted devices.

Burning Heroes Africa Product Manager’s contest now live

The Burning Heroes Founders Association is excited to announce the 2023 Burning Heroes Product Managers Contest: Africa Edition, following the success of the inaugural global PM contest held in Winter 2023.

Women are being left out in the race to invest in AI

Female-founded companies account for under 3% of venture capital (VC) funding deals involving AI startups, according to new analysis by The Alan Turing Institute’s Women in Data Science and AI team.

Experiences such as comedy will always be human: Dara Ó Briain and Hannah Fry explore the power of people in the age of machines at DTX + UCX Europe 2023

As our world becomes increasingly digitised. humans will always bring their own unique, unreplicated experiences – according to keynote speakers at Europe’s biggest digital transformation show. 

5 female-led, Saudi tech startups to watch in 2023

With the third highest percentage of female entrepreneurs in the world, Saudi Arabia is creating a thriving startup ecosystem.

Open Worlds: Opportunities in Web3, Powered by Game Engines

The Internet is changing. (Again). The shift will open up massive opportunities for the early adopters, and for those who come to terms with digital experiences that are more spatial.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Best ways to support your workforce

The transition from summer to autumn can be difficult to navigate for many of us, as the days get darker, and the weather gets colder. The change in seasons will see 3 in 10 adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) over the coming months, a form of short-term depression that typically affects people more so in the winter than summer.

Burning Heroes Association Goes Offline with Live Pitch Sessions

The Burning Heroes Founders Association is launching its inaugural series of offline pitch sessions worldwide, designed to establish direct connections between the most promising startups and top global VCs. The first competition will be held in Tbilisi renowned for its thriving startup ecosystem.

Laverock Therapeutics raises £13.5M to develop unique gene silencing platform

Laverock Therapeutics, established in 2021 to commercialise the gene editing-induced gene silencing (GEiGS) platform for all human therapeutic applications, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its seed funding round to £13.5 million.

WOLF Qanawat launches AI virtual assistant Yasmine to enhance Arab-speaking user experience

WOLF Qanawat, the British audio entertainment communities app, has launched its first customised AI Virtual Assistant, named Yasmine. The development marks a significant milestone for the UK-based startup, which has rapidly grown into one of the largest online communities for the Arabic-speaking market.

Silico Partners with mindzie to Revolutionise Business Process Improvement

Silico, the leading Business Process Simulation platform, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with mindzie, a prominent North American-based leader in AI-Driven business process mining and automation.

Working from anywhere: the secret lives of employees

Almost 1 in 5 (18%) employees globally have knowingly ‘Worked from Anywhere’ (i.e., remotely from a different country) without telling their employer over the past 12 months, yet business leaders believe only 7% of their employees have done so.

Developing an effective hiring strategy for your scaleup

As a scaleup, you’ve proven your business model. But now, as you shift your focus to expansion, your success depends on your ability to attract, retain, and develop a talented workforce. A poorly thought-out hiring strategy can lead to extra time pressures on the team, low morale, and reputational risk – factors that can easily be mitigated with the right plan in place.

Thousands of tech leaders & entrepreneurs heading to Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo

Taking place 18-19 October 2023 at ExCeL London, the industry-leading hiring event is for those who aspire to thrive in their professional careers and grow their businesses and has never been more in demand.

AstroLabs, IMPACt46, and CODE Collaborate to Gather Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Industry Players at the ‘Future of Saudi: Gaming Levels Up’ Event

AstroLabs and IMPACt46, in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s Center of Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE), proudly presented the ‘Future of Saudi: Gaming Levels Up’ event at the CODE Headquarters in Riyadh, marking a significant step forward for Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning gaming industry. The event attracted a diverse audience, uniting gamers, gaming founders, developers, and industry stakeholders.

‘No excuses – try harder’: Martha Lane Fox and lineup at DTX + UCX Europe challenges tech leaders to double-down on diversity and sustainability

Baroness Martha Lane Fox has launched a rallying cry for the tech world to invest in diversity as organisations have “no excuses” not to improve representation in the sector.

Amsterdam Gears Up for Workspace Design Show from 11 to 12 October: A Sneak Peek at Upcoming Workplace Design Conversations

Workspace Design Show, a premier event dedicated to the future of workspaces, is taking place in less than a week from Wednesday 11 October to Thursday 12 October 2023, at the RAI Amsterdam. This two-day event promises to bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies in workplace design and management. Here is a deep dive into the agenda that will be explored in detail at the conference stages next week. All of the panel discussions are free-to-attend; register here for a complimentary visitor pass.