Geovation, an Ordnance Survey initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Digital Planning Programme has announced the launch of a new £1.2 million PropTech Innovation Challenge.
Q5D Technology, pioneers of hardware and software tools for robotic wiring harness manufacture, has taken delivery of the core structure of frame and drives for its latest and largest to date wire harness automation robot at its Bristol headquarters in the UK.
Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its Series A1 funding round. This achievement is further enhanced by a new strategic long-term industrial partnership with lead investor and new board member St1, marking a new chapter in the journey toward commercial fusion energy.
Perci Health has received an investment of £295,000 from Macmillan Cancer Support to help more people with cancer get the personalised care they need.
Sustainability isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions – it’s about rethinking the way business is done. For many small businesses, it’s no longer just about reducing emissions; it’s about tackling waste, streamlining processes, and embedding sustainability into their core operations.
Data from the latest Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace Report reveals Millennials are embracing and learning about AI tools faster than their Gen Z colleagues. Although Gen Z are digital natives, it’s their older colleagues who are embracing and understanding the tools better, as well as the value it can provide the workplace.
Page, the AI-powered external relations platform based at Velocity, the startup incubator at the University of Waterloo, has successfully closed $4.1 million in seed funding to expand its services into the US and UK markets.
Global Work, a startup dedicated to reshaping the future of work, has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered platform, which provides personalised support and automation for every specialist looking for a new job.
Vanta Delivers: new features and capabilities to enhance collaboration and maintain continuous trust
Vanta has announced a series of new features and capabilities to help security and GRC teams seamlessly collaborate across their organisation and extended network. These releases – including team-based collaboration and granular user access, an integrated Vanta Exchange for vendor security reviews, enhanced audit capabilities and expanded security questionnaire automation – reduce manual processes and enable companies to manage trust as a team.
Businesses are pushing back against the rise in AI generated job applications and CVs, which are making it harder to find the best talent and lengthening time to hire.
Five years on from the first COVID-19 lockdown (23 March 2020), new research from GoDaddy uncovers its impact on the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Space Solar has joined forces with Magdrive to drive forward the development of large in-space infrastructure. Announced at the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS), this collaboration is formalised through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will operate under the Space Propulsion & Infrastructure Innovation Initiative (SPI³).
Norrsken Foundation, an ecosystem for impact-driven founders and investors, is partnering with #Sustainablehub, a Brussels-based hub for sustainability-focused policy advocates – to open Norrsken House Brussels: a lighthouse for impact on the doorstep of the European Parliament.
Qlik has released new research ahead of the Spring Statement, which shows businesses are calling for AI-focused tax incentives and workforce upskilling support.
With the upcoming Spring Budget, Sarah Vaughan, Founder of Angelica Solutions, is calling on the government to introduce more financial support for small businesses, particularly in the areas of recruitment and workforce flexibility.
As the Spring Statement approaches, the UK’s small and medium sized businesses are eager for economic clarity before committing to major investment decisions.
PhilosopherKing, an AI-driven gaming platform enabling real-time, dynamic storytelling, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by 468 Capital and 212. The funding will be used to advance the company’s AI-powered technology, expand its team, and accelerate its vision of transforming interactive storytelling in gaming and other industries.
Finnish energy technology company Capalo AI announces a €3.8 million seed funding round to maximise the value of energy storage systems and accelerate the green transition through its AI-powered virtual power plant.
Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their retirement, has launched a free salary sacrifice calculator that allows businesses to see how much they can save while boosting pension contributions for their workforce in the upcoming financial year.
According to research from Dext, one-third (33%) of the UK’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners are losing sleep over paying staff.
