More than 3 million UK workers want to start their own business in 2022

Almost half (42%) of UK employees dream of owning their own business

New levelling up power tech league revealed

UK tech sector achieves best year ever as success feeds cities outside London: more VC investment, more unicorns, more jobs, more futurecorns

Effective Visual Communication the Key to Future Growth for SMEs

Canvas GFX CEO Pat Hume looks at the advantages of sophisticated remote collaborative design and illustration tools and techniques and shows that these are available to SMEs just as they are to ‘big business’

investment app Koia, raises $1.4m pre-seed round led by Seedcamp

Koia, an investment platform which is bringing alternative assets to Europe, is announcing a $1.4m pre-seed round.

5 questions founders need to answer before raising funds in 2022

Raising funds for your startup can be challenging at the best of times. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you’re faced with an even bigger mountain to climb.

Start a business or become a franchisee?

If you are looking to start a business, an important consideration is whether you want to start from scratch or whether to purchase a franchise.

Self-powered portable speakers with infinite playtime unveiled at CES

Exeger, the Swedish deep-tech company behind Powerfoyle, last year announced their latest collaboration with Dutch audio-tech startup, Mayht to create the world’s first light-powered speakers with infinite playtime.

What does the leader of the future look like?

To understand the how the role of leadership has changed in modern society, you need to look at how our perceptions of ‘the job’ has evolved. 

How startups can make the most of freelance talent

Startups begin with a great idea, but it’s the people behind that idea that make sure a business gets off the ground in the first place.

4 Simple ways to boost your team’s wellbeing this Blue Monday

Dubbed the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday is the epitome of the post Christmas come down, with short days and gloomy weather making it no surprise that motivation levels are often at an all time low. 

Glucose Republic raises £500,000

Glucose Republic raises £500,000 investment round to build the first app focused on the impact of food

Business communications trends in 2022 and beyond

The way businesses communicate has changed a lot in the last few years. The most noticeable change is the rise of remote working, which has affected companies across just about every industry.

Digital Catapult selects 4 cleantech companies as ones to watch in 2022

Digital Catapult has selected four startups to work alongside giants of Indian industry to transform the future of net zero manufacturing and supply chains, as part of its Industrial Net Zero cohort for FutureScope, the new home for startup and scaleup acceleration.

Is Ethereum 2.0 Better Than Bitcoin, and When Will It Overtake it?

With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrency, many people are becoming more and more interested in this brand new form of investing and money-making. Since 2009, when bitcoin was first released to the public, cryptocurrencies have completely shaken up the world of finance, and have now become a mainstream form of investment. What once was a part of underground internet culture, has in recent years become something that the people we meet in everyday life discuss and are interested in. But, just what is cryptocurrency?

Racing Technology To Drive the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Automotive technology at CES has grown so much over the years that for 2022, the show devoted the entirety of its new Las Vegas Convention Centre West Hall to what is now widely recognised – if it were a stand-alone event – as one of the largest auto shows in the world. At the recently concluded celebration of technological innovation, show attendees witnessed the launch – or the visionary introductions – of such features as the color-changing BMW iX Flow, Cadillac’s InnerSpace automotive theatre (for when self-driving cars become a reality), LG’s Omnipod ‘office in a car’ and more.

Bringing tech to nature: Smart Bird Feeder launched at CES

CES Honoree 2022, Bird Buddy, debuted its smart bird feeder at CES 2022 in what was the first ‘Tech for Nature’ consumer product at the show. Attendees of the show were able to see an exclusive, never seen before, one:one online app experience demo accompanied by one of Bird Buddy’s three founders. Bird Buddy is the world’s first ever smart bird feeder recording and recognising bird visitors to backyards.

Health Tech Takes Centre Stage at CES 2022
This article is part 4 of 17 in the series CES

With COVID-19 already pushing the narrative across the globe, it came as no surprise that healthcare technology emerged as one of the top areas of focus at CES 2022.

What can we expect in the edtech industry in 2022?

We spoke to Rahim Hirji, UK Country Manager of leading online learning platform and app, Quizlet, who reflected on education in 2021, looked forward to 2022, and offered expert insight into the future of the education sector.

Founders Factory Launches Call to Find ‘Future Leaders in Gut Health’

Recognising the increased focus on gut health in the wellness space, Founders Factory has launched a call to find the best tech startups in gut health across the EMEA region.

5 timeless lead nurturing tactics for ecommerce business owners

A lot goes into running a successful ecommerce business. And with the rapid adoption of online shopping, the ecommerce market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% during 2021-2026.