Anna Wood

Anna Wood is the Editor of Startups Magazine. She joined the team in June 2023 as Deputy Editor, and has since been promoted to Editor of the publication. When it comes to the startup sector, Anna has a keen interest in spacetech, biotech, medtech, anything that flies, and shining a light on the gender and diversity funding gap. Outside of work hours, you can find Anna tucking into a book, a nice meal, and playing her Switch!

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Only 30% of enterprises are prepared to scale with AI

Enterprise leaders are eager to move beyond AI experimentation and unlock scalable value. However, new research from Kore.ai, a global leader in enterprise AI, reveals a critical gap: while 71% of companies are actively using or piloting AI, only 30% are prepared to scale – potentially slowing the momentum of the next wave of enterprise AI adoption.

WASP launches Shamballa: Italy’s open-air lab for 3D printed sustainable living

In 2016, WASP first introduced the Shamballa project, inspired by the ideal of peace and harmony embodied in the legendary place of Tibetan tradition. The goal was ambitious: to turn that ideal into reality through the conscious use of an emerging technology: 3D printing. The project was conceived as a space dedicated to research, where 3D printing would be used to address the fundamental needs of human beings: food, housing, health, energy, work, and culture.

Cotton Mouton Diagnostics secures investment to advance pharmaceutical testing

Cotton Mouton Diagnostics (CMD), a UK-based diagnostics technology company, has received a half-a-million-pound investment from CPI Enterprises, the investment arm of CPI, as part of the Innovate UK Catapult Associated Fund.

British Business Bank and Games Angels invest in JECO

The British Business Bank has made its first investment through the Regional Angels Programme new co-investment platform.

Silverstone and tem partner to power new energy future for British motorsport

Silverstone, the home of British motorsport, has named tem, the energy transactions platform, as its Official Supporting Partner in a new multi-year deal that cements the world-class circuit’s position at the forefront of sustainable innovation in sport.

Hatch Enterprise names Rebekah Sun as new CEO

Hatch Enterprise, a national charity that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to launch and grow businesses in the UK, has appointed Rebekah Sun as its first female CEO, starting September 2025.

DeepL expands real-time voice translation with new features and Zoom integration

DeepL has announced several updates to its live speech translation solution, DeepL Voice, including expanded language support and advanced meeting productivity features, with Zoom Meetings integration coming soon.

Workplace AI adoption slow to grow, despite clear benefits

Employment Hero’s Work That Works report has revealed that, while AI is already reshaping how many people work, overall adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains surprisingly low, with nearly a third (32%) of professionals reporting they never use AI at work.

Why university startups don’t perform as well as corporate startups

University Startup Entrepreneurs (USEs) possess the scientific knowledge and institutional support necessary to build and sustain high-tech ventures. But why are they not as successful as Corporate Startup Entrepreneurs (CSEs)?

Mistral AI and NTT Data to shape future of sustainable and secure private enterprise AI

Mistral AI and NTT Data have announced plans to jointly sell and deploy safe and private enterprise-grade AI solutions that are able to foster strategic autonomy for clients.

PTC startup programme to accelerate future of aerospace and defence innovation

Digital transformation specialist PTC has launched a new startup programme to help early-stage companies bring new products and innovations to the aerospace and defence market faster.

IFZA launches Scale360 to scale global innovation

IFZA has announced the launch of Scale360, in association with Plug and Play. Scale360 is a startup accelerator dedicated to bridging the gap between international startups and leading international corporates.

European SMEs seek greater data sovereignty amid rising trust concerns

team.blue, a digital enabler for businesses and entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of its first report exploring small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) sentiment toward data hosting across Europe.

Tokyo named world’s best workcation city 2025

In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. 60% of hybrid workers are more likely to extend a holiday to work remotely than this time last year.

Naples’ startup renaissance

Naples is truly enjoying a golden age, soaring to new heights across multiple fronts. Widely seen as one of Europe’s pivotal cities – and affectionately known as the ‘Capital of Southern Italy’, it is undergoing an extraordinary surge in terms of economic, cultural, and social growth.

Korra Ventures angel syndicate launches to back underrepresented founders

Korra Ventures is an impact-investment angel syndicate backing underrepresented founders to create the next wave of £100 million+ companies and has launched with a mission to deploy £50 million of capital to support these founders over the next decade.

The price of ambition: female entrepreneurs still face unequal odds

A study has revealed the key challenges facing female entrepreneurs in the UK in 2025, with disparities in childcare and funding opportunities persisting.

Fuse Energy fires up domestic market with gas launch and $10M boost

Fuse Energy, one of the UK’s fastest-growing electricity suppliers, has recently announced its entry into the domestic gas market, marking a significant milestone as the company seeks to provide a seamless, all-in-one energy experience.

Barking up the right tree: Tombot robotic puppy tackles loneliness
Barking up the right tree: Tombot robotic puppy tackles loneliness

It’s a well-known saying for a reason: dogs are a man’s best friend. The companionship that comes with having a pet dog is like no other. But what about the companionship of a robot dog?

Battery tech innovator appoints Intralink to accelerate South Korea expansion

British battery technology pioneer Anaphite has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to strengthen its presence in South Korea – the world’s second-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.