An innovation-focused think tank, The Entrepreneurs Network, has published a new report calling for a radical rethink of how academic research is commercialised in the UK. With explicit reference to the Prime Minister’s aim of making the UK a science and technology superpower, it urges the Government to explore the idea of Professor’s Privilege to boost spinout creation and growth.
thymia, a healthtech startup building gamified AI tools to revolutionise how we assess and monitor mental health, has announced a $2.7 million seed round to expand the reach and capabilities of its pioneering technology.
NGP Capital, the global venture capital firm, has announced the results of its deep dive into the DACH startup ecosystem investment landscape. Comparing data from the beginning of Q1 (January) 2020 up to the end of Q2 (June) 2023, NGP Capital’s analysed over 3905 companies and 5644 funding rounds from across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, to show the latest trends in startup fundraising, dealmaking, and exits from across the region.
Healthtech company Entia has closed a successful £16m Series A financing round. The round was led by BGF and Parkwalk plus other existing investors, with the capital earmarked for the UK commercial rollout and US regulatory approval of the company’s flagship innovation, Liberty – the most comprehensive remote patient monitoring solution for people undergoing cancer treatment.
Following a marathon of pitches, 41 startups from 13 countries, including Germany, Austria, Singapore, USA, UK, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Israel, Spain, and Estonia were selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation programme.
The next-gen modular wheelchair by German startup PARAFREE has won the esteemed iF Design Award 2023 in the healthcare category. The wheelchair, intended for both athletic and everyday use, stood out as one of the most exceptional products, among approximately 11,000 submissions from 56 nations. It represents the efforts of a team that dedicated over 5000 hours to its creation.
Wavemaker UK has collaborated with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), responsible for promoting UK trade across the world, on a five-part documentary series to be premiered and hosted on LinkedIn’s ‘Live Events’ platform.
Home Grown, a London members’ club entirely designed for entrepreneurs, scaleup founders and their investors to socialise, connect, build ideas and relationships, has received a Butterfly Mark Positive Luxury accreditation.
An improvement in jobs and sales growth across UK small businesses in June has been largely offset by increasing late payments and a slowdown in wages growth, according to the latest data from global small business platform Xero.
UK and Singapore officials have agreed a pact for collaboration on FinTech and sustainable finance, emphasising the development of digital assets and currencies as well as sustainable finance, at a meeting in London.
The traditions of business networking are being redefined by TECH+TUNES — a new monthly hub of conversation, connection and soaring arias for London’s tech community. Behind the two unassuming doors of 213 Oxford Street, ambient mood lights, indulgent snacks and atmospheric live music offers an intimate alternative to conventional networking.
Networking: a dreaded activity for some, an enjoyable afterwork outing for others. But networking, when used effectively, can be the secret ingredient to helping you and your startup. We have complied five tips to help you succeed at networking.
Israel-based processor technology startup NeoLogic has announced it has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Maniv Mobility venture capital fund with lool Ventures and M-Ventures. The company is also supported by the Israeli Innovation Authority. The funding is coming on the heels of a year in which venture capital funds’ appetite for making new investments has plummeted.
It’s no secret that cryptocurrency and other digital assets are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for organisations worldwide to use this innovative technology to their advantage.
Businesses across various industries are benefitting from digitisation in multiple forms and are taking advantage of ever-developing technologies. And with the Government’s digital strategy paving the way for more businesses to transform and become resilient in competitive markets, an increasing number of companies are getting involved.
Israeli travel tech startup Joyned has been recognised for the company’s outstanding growth at this year’s Hustle Awards, where they were crowned as winners of the Most Successful Scaleup category.
Monzo has analysed the businesses registered at GOV.UK Companies House to find out the most popular words and terms used in business names. Following this research, Monzo has teamed up with business experts to reveal the top dos and don’ts when naming a business.
Here East, Delancey’s innovation campus in East London, has announced its virtual twin. Partnering with digital design specialists Squint Opera, Here East takes a pioneering step into the virtual world as one of the first to introduce this technology, paving the way for a new era of digital innovation.
The Government has launched the Research Ventures Catalyst fund, injecting £50 million to bolster cutting-edge research in tech and science.
Independent B2B PR firm Spreckley has announced the launch of the Spreckley Startup Growth Hub, a comprehensive, tailored suite of marketing and PR services designed to support ambitious startup founders reach the next level of growth with powerful storytelling and lead-generating integrated marketing. The Spreckley Startup Growth Hub is poised to become the go-to partner for startups looking to gain a competitive edge.
