Cleantech startup shortlisted for Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards

Heero Technologies, a high growth cleantech software and data company based in Dundee, is excited to be shortlisted for two ‘Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards’.

Fixing the tech industry recruitment leak

The tech industry is suffering from leaky pipeline of recruits and women are the solution to the problem.

How to unlock innovation in business

Innovation stands as the cornerstone of progress in the landscape of business. It is the spark igniting change, the key to staying competitive, and the driving force behind breakthroughs that shape our world. Yet, innovation is never a magic trick or a stroke of luck. Instead, it is a multifaceted endeavour, often akin to solving a complex puzzle.

Top 5 edtech startups with plenty of class
Top 5 edtech startups with plenty of class

‘Knowledge is power,’ as the saying goes. So how can education become an even more powerful tool? With the introduction of more technology! Integrating technology into the classroom ensures lessons remain engaging in an ever-plugged-in world, and opens up education to more people across the globe.

Reactive approach to wellbeing most common among employers

A reactive approach to offering wellbeing support is still the most common option among employers, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection. The figures show that 42% of companies still opt for directing employees to support when requested, which can fall short when it comes to encouraging engagement or effective utilisation.

DKK Partners closes pre-seed funding raising £3m

DKK Partners, a Frontier Markets FinTech company which specialises in emerging markets (EM) and foreign exchange (FX) liquidity has announced the successful closing of their pre-seed funding raise, totalling £3 million, prior to Series B set to take place at the beginning of 2024.

Amplify Venture Raises £1.4m to Empower London’s Diverse Businesses

The Amplify Venture programme has received £1.4 million from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This marks the launch of a free transformative two-year programme for ambitious and underserved founders seeking to scale and expand their businesses.

Workspace Design Show returns for third UK edition

Workspace Design Show, the trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024.

The confessions of a career changer

Transitioning from one career to another can feel like a monumental task, especially when you’ve invested years into your current path. However, sometimes taking that leap of faith can lead to new opportunities and personal growth. Here’s how nine individuals feel about their own career changes into financial advice 10 years on.

Lomarlabs and Blue Dot Change partner to combat powerful greenhouse gases

Lomar’s newly launched corporate venture lab, lomarlabs, has announced its latest portfolio company and collaboration with Silicon Valley tech startup Blue Dot Change. Together, they will work to develop, design, and test Blue Dot Change’s compact nature-based catalyst dispenser, which aims to accelerate the reduction of methane in the air.

Launch of Gen AI autonomous software tester BlinqIO

BlinqIO, a generative AI company has announced the launch of its new BlinqIO Virtual Tester (BVT). The first of its kind, it is a fully autonomous advanced testing platform for websites and applications.

Austrian organisations defining tech’s influence on arts and culture

The speed at which tech, like AI, is changing the world of art and culture is alarming. Two Austrian organisations are looking to drive awareness in a big way around it by launching an award and possibly opening an ‘AI for culture’ research and competence centre in Austria.

Innovative Ideas and Artistic Expression Converge at the Workspace Design Show

Discover a unique event experience that transcends the boundaries of artistic inspiration at the upcoming Workspace Design Show, taking place from 11 – 12 October at RAI, Amsterdam. This event will bring together the Benelux workplace interiors community in a dynamic exploration of the future of experiential workspaces.

6 tips from a fighter pilot on how to reduce stress in the workplace

Author and keynote speaker, Kim Campbell, shares her key learnings from her time in the armed forces and how this can apply to the role of a business leader.

4 Ways to save your startup with user research

As founders and business owners, we can be full of bias and will often charge down a path without testing or validating our ideas and assumptions.

4 Strategies to Secure Funding for Early-Stage SaaS Startups

Securing funds in the early stages is often challenging for startups. Hundreds of startups are on a similar journey. In a bustling ecosystem of software technology where SaaS startups are sprouting, it can be tough to seek venture capital, get a loan, find angel investors, or even bootstrap.

Micron Agritech to transform animal health with rapid AI-powered testing

Micron Agritech, a Dublin-based agricultural technology company, has raised £2.3 million in funding co-lead by ACT VC, Atlantic Bridge, and Yield Lab Europe, positioning itself for expanded growth within both the UK and the Irish markets.

Transforming the UK and Europe with DevOps: grow your startup with Automat-IT, an AWS Premier Partner

Automat-IT, a prominent DevOps provider and an AWS Premier Partner, has expanded its presence to the UK and Spain with a strong commitment to assisting startups in accelerating their business growth.

Guardians of the Forest: Dryad’s wildfire detection system

With climate change causing some of the hottest summers on record, wildfires are on the rise, causing distress, destruction, and devastation globally.

World-renowned speakers will discuss responsible tourism at TIS2023

In a world where tourism is a major economic driver (contributing nearly $7.4 trillion to global GDP in 2022), the significant environmental challenges posed by the tourism model developed to date mean that sustainability has emerged as an inescapable goal for the sector.