UK government boosts tech startups

The UK Government has announced that it has secured an agreement from nine UK pension funds to invest at least 5% of their funds into the nation’s fast-growing startups and venture capital funds by 2030.

Viability of Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice

While robots and artificial intelligence have the potential to act as nurses, it raises several ethical concerns

DMEXCO and DIGITAL X 2023

On September 20 and 21, Cologne will become the European hotspot of the digital industry when DIGITAL X, Europe’s cross-industry digitalisation initiative organised by Deutsche Telekom, and DMEXCO, Europe’s digital marketing and tech event, will be held at the same time, united by a mindset focused on driving digitalisation.

AcadeMe launches AI-powered learning platform featuring movies

AcadeMe, the Israeli EdTech startup, is launching AcadeMe+, an AI-driven visual learning platform that merges education with the allure of Hollywood.

Four ways to deliver excellent customer experience in a difficult economic environment

In times of economic uncertainty, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may contemplate reducing their prices to attract cost-conscious consumers in search of a bargain. However, this short-term tactic may prove unsustainable in the present economic climate and prior to cutting prices, businesses should focus on customer acquisition and loyalty.

How to develop a strong remote working startup culture

As the Founder of JetLearn, a company which spans almost every time zone across the globe, I am no stranger to the challenges and opportunities presented by the startup world and a remote workforce. The driving force behind any thriving startup is its culture and, in our increasingly interconnected digital world, creating a strong, inclusive, and empowering remote working culture is more than a trend – it’s an imperative.

South Summit Brazil to be held 20-22nd of March 2024

South Summit, the leading event for the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, co-organised by IE University, will hold its third edition in Brazil between the 20th and 22nd of March 2024. South Summit will be held, once again, in Porto Alegre with the aim of creating real business opportunities between investors, corporations and startups, as well as generating high-value connections between the Brazilian and Latin American innovation ecosystem and the rest of the world.

How to upgrade your public speaking

Top tips from the newly crowned Toastmasters International UK Public Speaking champion to help you increase your confidence as a public speaker as you represent your startup.

‘OK Boomer’: Harnessing generational differences as a superpower

Modern workplaces are a melting pot of different generations and perspectives. With Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z all collaborating in the same post-Covid working environment, business culture has had to evolve significantly over recent years.

EdTech Startups Make Evidence Their North Star

“Achieving large-scale impact in education has been much more difficult than in public health,” remarked Bill Gates during the 2023 ASU+GSV keynote conversation with Jessie Woolley-Wilson. In doing so, he revealed a public secret: the scale and effectiveness of EdTech have an inverse relationship.

Roberto Carlos to launch personal tokens at Most.Fan to be traded or exchanged for anything from a football game to a business breakfast with him

Most.Fan, a startup registered in Seychelles, launched Most.Fan, a celebrity tokens ecosystem for fans and celebrities. Roberto Carlos, the 2002 FIFA World Cup winner, is launching his celebrity tokens on Most.Fan, making it the first project to launch tokens from tier-1 idols available for purchase and exchange for fan activities with celebrities.

UK Fintech funding drops

UK Fintech funding has dipped in the first half of 2023, as total cash raised by UK fintech firms reached $2.9 billion in the first six months, showing a 37% decrease compared to the latter half of last year, according to new figures from industry body Innovate Finance.

First speakers for DMEXCO 2023 announced

From digital creativity, social commerce, and artificial intelligence to sustainability and retail media, DMEXCO 2023 will again be the hotspot for the digital industry, amplifying both national and international top voices.

Robin AI bring Power of Generative AI to Contract Search

One way in which AI will transform the legal sector is in the ability to quickly and easily find information across all of a company’s contracts. Robin AI is introducing that capability to the Robin AI Copilot, making it possible to use natural language queries to search across an entire contract repository.

Skiller Whale launches AI course for developers

Skiller Whale is launching one of the UK’s first live coaching course on utilising large language models, which will elevate the technology sector’s understanding of generative AI assistants and accelerate the evolution of next-generation software development.

Introducing Melnichek Investments: a new investment company for AI startups

Melnichek Investments is an investment company founded by Tech Visionaries Yury Melnichek and Anna Melnichek. The company has an ambitious goal of investing in AI startups that have the potential to change the world.

Three ways to improve your customers’ online buying journey

E-commerce has developed at rapid pace in recent years. Rather than being a nice-to-have for startups, an online presence is now a vital revenue stream for many emerging businesses.

FuturePlus selected to consolidate and improve sustainability practices across UK sites

FuturePlus has been chosen by Atlas FM, a UK facilities management company, to help change its approach to sustainability and social impact.

Boosting sustainability in facilities and asset management worldwide

FuturePlus and International Real Estate Partners (IREP) have forged a new strategic partnership to help businesses around the world to put sustainable practice at the heart of their facilities and building management practices.

Sustainable pet food pioneer latest winner of Impact HERE Award

FuturePlus and Outernet have announced sustainability-focused pet food pioneer Grub Club as the winner of the second Impact HERE Award (formerly the Outernet Impact Award).