Startups

Initially emerging from a scientific paper on Memory Cells in June 2019 within Lancaster University’s Physics Department, the startup Quinas laid the groundwork for ULTRARAM technologies, a cornerstone of its commercial strategy.

The first-of-its-kind dedicated workplace support programme for people who suffer with endometriosis has been launched by the digital health app frendo to coincide with Endometriosis Awareness Month.

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

In an era where corporate errors can swiftly escalate into major news stories, Confide offers businesses the tools to resolve issues before they hit the public eye. The platform, which debuted recently, is pioneering a new approach in corporate governance, risk management, and ethical integrity by providing a secure and anonymous environment for employees and stakeholders to report concerns without fear of backlash or exposure.

Have you ever been part of a toxic work environment? Did you feel like your higher-ups were failing to protect staff from bullying and harassment? Toxicity in the workplace comes in many different shapes and sizes but, with a number of high-profile claims appearing in the news in recent months, managers throughout the UK must act to prevent a toxic work culture from forming.

Doublepoint Technologies, a pioneer in gesture technology, has announced the debut of an updated version of its popular WowMouse gesture-touch control app for Android smartwatches at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Cambridge-based Infersens has launched Cortense, its first commercially available solution to transform Legionella risk management and dramatically cut water waste.

CSEM and ClexBio, a Nordic startup specialising in regenerative medicine, have developed an innovative bioreactor capable of cultivating human veins in the laboratory.

Varaha, a pioneering full-stack climate-tech company that specialises in generating carbon credits from nature, announces it has raised $8.7 million.

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for businesses, yet an essential aspect frequently goes unnoticed. The widespread adoption of SaaS platforms by organisations exposes them to risks of espionage, sabotage, and GDPR breaches. Hydra has been introduced to mitigate these risks.

Bridgit Mendler is a name that people who grew up watching Disney Channel in the 2010s would recognise for her roles in Good Luck Charlie and Lemonade Mouth, but Mendler’s newest venture sees her turning her hand to entrepreneurship.

A pioneering international programme, which brings together tech startups and leading manufacturers in the pursuit of net zero, has launched.

Monumo, a technology business that couples deeptech AI innovation with traditional engineering expertise to redesign the electric motor, has emerged from stealth.

Insurtech startup ‘blip’ has launched in the UK, providing affordable business insurance for small enterprises along with an innovative profit-sharing scheme. Blip transforms mishaps into mere inconveniences with its insurance services.

In a recent episode of BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kerbo Charge, an EV charging startup, has successfully secured investment from sustainability-focused angel investor Deborah Meaden.

Amazec Photonics, a medtech company specialising in photonics, has raised €1.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its devices for minimally invasive diagnosis.

OX Delivers, a UK-based e-mobility startup, has been awarded a £1.2 million funding grant from the Energy Catalyst to support the production of its next-generation, cost-effective all-electric OX4 truck.

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and extreme cold, significantly threaten agriculture, leading to desertification.

Quanscient, a Finnish quantum technology firm, has been announced as the victor of the Fujitsu Quantum Simulator Challenge, with a prize of $100,000.

Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate all things love and affection. In an era where technology intersects with every facet of our lives, there’s no wonder that more and more startups are emerging that harness technology to deepen connections, transform expressions of affection, and redefine romantic gestures.