Kiera Sowery

Kiera graduated from Brunel University with a First Class Degree in Communications and Media in 2021. She joined Startups Magazine in August as an Editorial Assistant and is keen to develop her career in journalism and public relations, specifically within EdTech, MedTech and SpaceTech industries. In her spare time she runs a community on Instagram for fellow graduates and students, aiming to inspire them with positive, uplifting content and to share her post-graduation journey (@guidedbyagraduate).

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Huckletree launches accelerator for diverse startups

Huckletree, the workspace ecosystem for innovators in the UK and Ireland, has launched its ninth annual Alpha Accelerator. Now open for applications, and themed around Urban Futures, the 2022 programme is designed for innovators focusing on smart cities and urban innovation.

The appily ever after

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at Startups Magazine, and we’re taking the opportunity to rank the top 10 relationship apps for all aspects of your life, with all your connections.

AkzoNobel launches Paint the Future startup challenge in India

Discovering creative solutions to improve the digital consumer experience is the focus of AkzoNobel’s 2022 Paint the Future regional startup challenge, which is all set to be launched in India.

The dating app eliminating catfishing and romance fraud

Fluttr, an online dating app requiring the use of full biometric ID verification technology to improve user safety and security, has launched, offering a secure platform where people can safely find love and make new authentic connections.

Treepoints targeting 67 million trees with backing from Olympian Brothers

Treepoints, the startup hoping to revolutionise the fight against climate change has raised £150,000 in a round led by Charlotte Street Capital and including decorated Olympians Alistair Brownlee and Jonny Brownlee.

Why a pandemic made these tech founders turn their attention to climate change

Anthony Collias and Jacob Wedderburn-Day’s entrepreneurial journey began with sending an ambitious cold email (which they found online) to one of the UK’s top CEOs.

Sharp growth in ‘metaverse’ jobs over the last three months

The number of companies seeking metaverse experts is soaring, with hundreds of openings on offer across the UK and the number steeply climbing, according to new research from smarter job search engine Adzuna.

Upskilling leadership for National Apprenticeship Week

There is no denying that the modern workforce is more generationally diverse than ever before – As Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) starts to enter the workforce at speed, companies will need to adapt in order to support, recruit and retain this new wave of talent.

Digital coaching startup Rocky Robots raises £300,000 to motivate professionals

Rocky Robots, the digital coaching startup designed to guide and motivate young professionals, has closed a £300,000 pre-seed investment from Jenson Funding Partners alongside other investors.

Next Chymia Consulting HK has invested in deep-tech startup Humans.ai

Humans.ai, deep-tech company building a framework for ethical AI and blockchain, announces its partnership with Next Chymia Consulting HK, one of the main investors in the company and well known investment fund supporting commercial ventures that aim to revolutionise their industries, with blockchain technology.

Growing your business through diversification in 2022

As the UK moves away from lockdown restrictions, businesses can start making solid plans for growth; diversification can be the most efficient route to take as businesses who spot an opportunity to capture a broader market and are the ones who flourish.  

Top 10 healthtech startups at CES

Startups Magazine shares its top 10 healthtech startups from CES 2022. These are just 10 out of hundreds of innovative ideas shared at the exhibition.

Is 2022 the next great year for entrepreneurialism?

Research into entrepreneurial and organisational success has uncovered a previously overlooked trend, ahead of the turn of the new month and the start of a new lunar year.

Revolutionising women’s healthcare

At CES 2022, innovation within the healthcare industry was at the forefront of many conversations, seminars and exhibitors stands.

Student Circuit’s ‘Engineer Your Career’ webinar

Are you an A Level or university STEM student? After the success of Student Circuit’s first webinar at the end of last year, it will be hosting a second on 22nd February 2022 from 5pm.

Technology’s role in mental health treatment

COVID-19 has highlighted the mental health crisis that the UK has been living through. Alarmingly, over 4,300 people die as a result of suicide every year in England and Wales alone.

Essex Trust grows care bridging service 10-fold with CareLineLive

CareLineLive, the all-in-one home care management software provider, has announced the results of its partnership with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Did COVID-19 press reset on innovation?

Following the turbulence and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no secret that businesses throughout the UK have been forced to adapt to the evolving demands of the new normal.

10 sports-tech startups to watch out for in 2022

From applications to engaging sports fans, to life-changing performance enhancing technology, sports-tech can offer something for everyone. 

Startups in these industries have the highest survival rate

Every month, 7,800 Google searches are made in the UK for the phrase ‘how to start a business’.