Following the recent launch of the Investment Accelerator, the Department for Business and Trade along with the Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine Startup Fund and 1991 Ventures have now selected 20 pre-seed and seed companies to take part in the ten-week programme.
ICEYE, a leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural disaster solutions, today confirmed the signing of a definitive agreement for a $93 million growth funding round, which was oversubscribed.
The University of Edinburgh’s AI Accelerator programme, renowned globally, has begun its search for technology-driven scaleups to join its eighth cohort. The programme is designed for Scottish and international companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their commercial prospects.
Skyports, a company specialising in vertiport infrastructure and electric drone operations, announced that the ACS Group, a prominent infrastructure and construction firm, has made a significant equity investment in Skyports, becoming its largest investor.
Humane’s AI Pin has been one of the most talked about gadgets since its announcement. Designed by two former Apple executives, having featured at Paris Fashion Week, and the countless news stories about the product, the pin was hailed as the next best thing in tech.
Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector.
Leanne Rothwell, CEO of Not On The High Street, gives her view on why small businesses should not fear HMRC’s ‘new’ mandates around side hustles and explains the advantages of joining a digital retail platform to scale your business.
According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.
According to a recent survey conducted by Project Brains, an AI-powered Fractional Work platform that assists businesses in scaling by matching individuals to specific roles and business needs, half of new hires either leave or require extensive support to enhance their productivity.
Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released its Spring 2024 Business Trends Index.
A new defence technology initiative, the Defence Builder Accelerator, has recently launched in Ukraine. This four-month intensive training programme is specifically designed for Ukrainian defence startups to secure their first investments and facilitate the transition from “garage” production to the establishment of a technology company.
Wall Street English, an EdTech company, has launched a range of advanced features and learner productivity tools designed to enhance student learning outcomes.
Ozone API, the global open banking provider, and Thistle Initiatives, the compliance consultancy, announce a strategic partnership to help financial institutions get ahead of impending Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and quickly achieve open banking compliance.
CultureAI, a specialist in human risk management, is enabling employees to assess and address their security risks with just a single click.
Code Institute, a provider of software development education, has introduced a Spring Scholarship Fund to support aspiring developers.
Recent findings from the Santander Trade Barometer show that nearly a third (28%) of UK companies now anticipate over half their revenue will come from international markets in the next 12 months, a figure that has doubled in the last two years.
When developing new drugs, nutritional products, or pesticides, it is essential that unknown molecules are identified accurately. However, this identification process is often lengthy and fraught with failures, leading to unsuccessful regulatory approvals or, more critically, risks to consumer health.
Hartlepool Council has initiated a new trial aimed at boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the town. They are implementing Kerbo Charge through-pavement channels, enabling residents with street parking to charge their cars at home safely and benefit from low-cost off-peak tariffs.
Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living, has announced its acquisition of Trouva, the platform for exploring and purchasing from independent boutiques and brands.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Brits anticipate that the skills required for their roles will change over the next five years, with 15% expecting significant shifts, as revealed by data from the global hiring and matching platform, Indeed.
