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E-magy and Rebel Cactus sign MoU to co-develop battery cell for children’s smartwatch

At CES Unveiled Europe, E-magy and Rebel Cactus announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a customised lithium-ion battery cell for Rebel Cactus’s next-generation children’s smartwatch.

Vanta State of Trust 2025: AI threats outpace security expertise

Vanta, the AI-powered trust management platform, today released its third annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering trends in AI, security, compliance, and trust from a survey of 3,500 IT and business leaders across the US, UK, France, Germany, and Australia.

Honest Mobile to take on Dragon’s Den
Honest Mobile to take on Dragon’s Den

Honest Mobile, the UKʼs top-rated B Corp challenger mobile network, will appear on Dragonsʼ Den at 8pm on Thursday 30th October 2025 on BBC One and iPlayer.

HubSpot for Startups brings AI innovation centre stage at AiSummit

This November 11th, the HubSpot for Startups AiSummit brings together startup founders and leading investors that are shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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6 essential tools when scaling a business

Businesses must stay efficient without losing their competitive edge. When scaling, whether through organic growth or acquisition, using the right tools and technology can streamline operations, reduce manual overhead, foster clear communication, and improve both physical and cyber security measures – all essential factors for sustainable growth.

Addressing the UK sick leave crisis: employee wellbeing must be a priority
Addressing the UK sick leave crisis: employee wellbeing must be a priority

New research paints a stark picture: UK businesses are now facing a sick leave crisis that costs upwards of £20,000 per worker for long-term absences. The root causes are clear burnout, stress, and a growing sense of disconnection among employees, especially pronounced in frontline managers and younger professionals. This is not just about days lost to illness; it is a crisis of workplace wellbeing that threatens organisational productivity, innovation, and morale.

Queen Mary University spinout Procyon Diagnostics to provide early cancer tests

Queen Mary University of London has launched a new spinout, Procyon Diagnostics, to take omics-based single cancer early detection tests from research to reality. Cancer causes over a quarter of deaths in England, and early detection offers the best hope of survival.

SheMed raises $50M to scale personalised women’s health services

SheMed, the female-founded health technology company changing how women access personalised healthcare, has announced it has raised $50 million to further develop its innovative health platform and advance new breakthroughs for pre-emptive healthcare.

Hidden dangers in startup partnership agreements

A well-structured partnership agreement is vital to the survival of any startup. When enthusiasm and innovation take centre stage, legal detail often falls behind. Many founders focus on growth and funding, overlooking how ownership, governance, and intellectual property are defined.

Supercharged support for digital startups announced at Birmingham Tech Week

Digital startups throughout the West Midlands are set to benefit from a wealth of increased investment opportunities, expert support services, and methods to introduce AI integration, all designed to help reinforce the West Midlands as a global tech powerhouse.

Chatfuel raises $1.5M to build AI-native operating system for service SMBs
Chatfuel raises $1.5M to build AI-native operating system for service SMBs

Chatfuel has announced an evolution in workflow intelligence with a comprehensive AI-native operating system for SMBs. Trained on over 150 billion customer conversations, the solution empowers over 100 million SMB owners to shift from manual engagement to revenue growth by reimagining the sales cycle – from first lead to loyal customer – in a 30-second setup.

Sol Rashidi announced as keynote at ISE 2026

In an exciting move for attendees of the world’s most innovative pro AV and systems integration event, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has secured Sol Rashidi as a Keynote Speaker for ISE 2026. Sol will take the stage at 13:00 on Wednesday, 4 February. Her participation perfectly mirrors ISE’s 2026 theme, ‘Push Beyond,’ inviting the industry to explore every opportunity and redefine what’s possible.

Nearly two-thirds of SME invoices paid late across UK
Nearly two-thirds of SME invoices paid late across UK

The late payment problem continues to weigh heavily on UK small businesses, with new research from accounting software company FreeAgent showing that almost two-thirds (62.6%) of invoices sent by SMEs in the last year were paid late.

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AI adoption in climatetech is nearly double the UK startup average
AI adoption in climatetech is nearly double the UK startup average

New analysis from Sustainable Ventures has examined the potential for AI to accelerate growth in climate tech startups, who play a key role in the race to meet net zero targets. The research has found that AI-related climate tech investment in startups is bucking the market downturn.  Whilst wider climate tech funding has flatlined, capital has instead flowed into AI-focused startups. However, the response to AI in the climate tech community is uneven – with the vast proportion of this investment going into software-based climate tech startups. Hardware developers who are critical to solving 80% of global emissions are potentially being left behind by the current investment ecosystem.

Top international shipping companies for e-commerce brands
Top international shipping companies for e-commerce brands

All e-commerce brands need fast and reliable shipping to grow in the digital economy. Whether you’re a startup or an established DTC brand expanding globally, choosing the right logistics partner can make or break your customer experience. With rising demand for cross-border delivery, the best e-commerce international shipping companies are going beyond basic delivery. They offer tech integrations, customs support, real-time tracking, etc.

Tech-friendly jurisdictions: why startups choose Cyprus and the UAE
Tech-friendly jurisdictions: why startups choose Cyprus and the UAE

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates are among the jurisdictions increasingly considered by technology companies as launchpads for business. The demand for these countries is rising due to a combination of tax incentives, fast business setup, flexible corporate governance, and dedicated startup support programmes.

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