Garage+, a leading, zero-equity startup incubator supported by the Epoch Foundation, is launching its 2023 Open House in Taipei, Taiwan on 6th December 2023.

The twelfth iteration of South Summit Madrid, co-organised by IE University, is scheduled to take place in Madrid from the 5-7th June, 2024.

EMV Capital, the VC investor specialising in early-stage high-growth deep tech companies, is delighted to announce that it has led the completion of a £3.5 million investment round into its portfolio company Q-Bot, a developer of robots for use in the construction and retrofit industry.

Resolve Ventures, an Irish development and growth capital fund management company led by managing partners David Scanlon and Alan Costello, proudly announces the launch of its new 'Climate Impact Fund,' following successful support from the Irish Innovation Seed Fund.

Kickstart Innovation selected 46 startups and intrapreneurship teams out of over 1,000 applications from 62 countries for its 8th Kickstart innovation programme, an 11-week initiative in collaboration with organisations, cities, foundations, and universities.

The National Enterprise Network (NEN), the country’s representative of enterprise support for startup, small, and micro-businesses, has released the results of its 2023 Business Barometer, one of the country’s largest surveys of new startups and early-stage businesses.

Celebrating its eleventh year in the UK, Small Business Saturday has become a well-established fixture in the business calendar. New analysis conducted by Clover in the UK indicates that the marketing initiative is yielding positive results for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Making truly plug-and-play robotics technologies accessible to every company is the goal of Paderborn-based startup Unchained Robotics. The automation platform covers over a dozen robotics manufacturers, finally offering SMEs broad-based access to standard robotics.

Highlighting breakthrough startups, LG NOVA, LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Centre, announced the winners of the Startup Pitch Competition at its annual Innovation Festival in October 2023.

Ninety-three percent of fintechs believe that Generative AI (Gen AI) is poised to revolutionise the FinTech and financial services sector, according to research by the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology.

As part of its drive to support diversity and inclusion across the profession, the Royal Academy of Engineering has launched Culture+ (‘Culture Plus'), an online interactive platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized engineering businesses.

A Swiss multi-product IT company specialising in language technologies and development of AI-powered translation solutions, Vidby, launches Vidby Call Translator service to let business teams and individual users communicate with foreign language participants through Google Meet.

Businesses were given invaluable insight and advice to help them stay ahead of the technology curve.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with the Council for Investing in Female Entrepreneurs (CIFE) has unveiled the new-look Invest in Women Hub at a launch event in Manchester.

In a move to propel account-to-account payments into the mainstream, Underpay has officially launched in the UK, marking a significant shift from the single-digit adoption rates that have plagued online retail for years.

The last year has presented numerous challenges for businesses in various sectors, including persistent inflation and a fluctuating job market.

The notion of service has changed as technology evolves. We’re now much more comfortable using AI-powered smart assistants; everything from satnav to Alexa and Siri to fridges that tell us when we’re running low on milk, all there to take care of mundane tasks and make our lives easier. But we still love good, old-fashioned service that you can only get from human interactions – the person who remembers your name and favourite coffee order in your local cafe, or a beaming smile and extra snack from the cabin crew on a long flight.

Technology has a vital role to play in addressing climate change if we’re to make any meaningful change – a point reiterated in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report published earlier this year.

Ahead of Small Business Saturday, an assembly of e-commerce experts, known as the E-Commerce Trade Commission (E-CTC), is advocating for enhanced support for small retailers to expand their growth through exports.

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches cohort 04 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme.

Bigcrafters, the new digital delivery platform for artisan products backed by Estrella Galicia, has chosen Mangopay, a provider of modular and flexible payment infrastructure for marketplaces and platforms, as its latest payment partner.

Genpact has announced the launch of its Genpact Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Centre in London, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to transforming businesses through AI-driven outcomes.

According to a recent Hard Numbers report, the advent of ChatGPT has led to a significant surge in AI innovation in the UK, with the number of new companies incorporating 'AI' in their names increasing threefold since its launch.

VeUP, a global technology consultancy, has launched a new Advisor service range dedicated to Technology, Alliance and Marketing programmes that fuel rapid growth for Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused startups.  

A Nurse turned health-tech founder who lives in Greater Manchester has won an award at this year’s Computing Women in Tech Excellence Awards.

A new study conducted by the accountancy firm Accounts Direct firm sheds light on the daily challenges and annoyances facing UK workers and business owners every day. Findings reveal over 40% of managers struggle to balance work-life demands, whilst around 1 in 3 employees find heavy workloads and tight deadlines the biggest challenge in their job. 

Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employees say their workplace allocates funds for Christmas activities such as parties, decorations and employee gifts. Among those employees, almost half (49%) are in favour of some of these funds going towards charities of their choice according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by GlobalGiving UK1.

A leading PR agency based in Harrogate, Cause UK, has achieved B Corps certification.

Entrepreneurs work hard, but are they maximizing their time and their potential for results, while keeping themselves healthy? A new survey by virtual assistant company Time Etc, suggests many are paying a price for failing to delegate their administrative tasks.

Anglia Components has unveiled plans to expand its Anglia Live eCommerce platform across Europe, driven by substantial investments in its logistics and website development.

Collctiv and Ryft, two Manchester-based fintech companies, have announced a strategic partnership with the aim of transforming the group payment sector and offering a more customisable checkout experience.

Elite Business Magazine announces the opening of nominations for its prestigious "Elite Business 100 Top SME Business Awards 2024." The impressive listing celebrates excellence within the SME community and recognises their outstanding achievements.

1nhaler, a Scotland-based drug delivery device developer, has raised £2 million to develop its unique single-use dry powder inhaler (DPI).

QuantumDiamonds, the quantum sensing company, announces the raise of €7 million in seed funding led by IQ Capital and Earlybird.

FinCrime Dynamics, the financial crime prevention AI company, is pleased to appoint Joanne Dewar, the recognised Fintech leader to join the board.

South Summit Industry & Energy  Bilbao, the meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organized by South Summit and  Biscay Startup Bay, held its second day today at the  B Accelerator Tower (BAT)  international entrepreneurship center in Bilbao,  where it brought together the main leaders, representatives of companies and startups and experts in the Industry 4.0 sectors.  Energy Transition and Mobility.

Europe’s first and most active proptech-focused venture capital (VC) firm Pi Labs has expanded internationally through the creation of a new Hong Kong outpost.

The Small Business Saturday campaign is set to return on the 2nd December with the aim of helping small firms maximise the peak season. Research indicates that Christmas is crucial for the success of four-fifths (86%) of small businesses.

At the UK Space Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 21st November 2023, Skyrora and Spirit AeroSystems announced their collaboration on orbital launch capability. This partnership was unveiled in Belfast, the location of Spirit's largest UK manufacturing facility.

Bupa, the global healthcare company, has announced six startups that have reached the final stage of its global talent and sustainability innovation programme, eco-Disruptive. The programme aims to find and support entrepreneurs who are pioneering solutions that can help tackle climate and health challenges.

Made Smarter, a scheme supporting SME manufacturers in accessing technology and digital skills, is set for a national rollout.

According to a survey by Walters People, 39% of professionals believe that the recent surge in career-related hashtags, such as #GirlBoss, has a negative and limiting impact on young people.

South Summit Industry & Energy  Bilbao, the meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organized by South Summit and  Biscay Startup Bay, held its first day today at the B Accelerator Tower (BAT)  international entrepreneurship center in  Bilbao with the main leaders, representatives of companies and startups and experts in the Industry 4.0 sectors.  Energy Transition and Mobility.

A biodiversity monitoring startup, enhanced machine learning for neurology research, and pre-fabrication validation for advanced processor designs exemplify this year's HiPEAC Technology Transfer Awards.

Pledge and Smart Freight Centre are set to host a round table in Dubai, UAE, on the occasion of COP28.

During Nottingham Trent University's Global Entrepreneurship Week, students engaged in the dynamic Start-up Marathon hosted by the Centre for Business and Industry Transformation (CBIT) at Nottingham Business School.

Bringing together drug discovery company Evotec, pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squib, and leading British universities, the $20 million (£16 million) beLAB1407 partnership seeks to identify novel disease modifying therapeutic targets and platforms early on, and to develop them into new biotech spinouts.

Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for businesses to accept payments, has launched Cashflows Advance – a new service that enables eligible merchants to access frictionless funding without the fixed monthly repayments of traditional funding.

Recent findings from Marktlink, an independent international M&A advisory firm with a UK base in Manchester, indicate that 47% of SME leaders have contemplated acquiring another business in the past year. Notably, nearly two thirds (64%) of these leaders plan to make a purchase within the next five years.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined an ambitious innovation drive with 110 pro-growth measures in his Autumn Statement.

The current analytics pricing model presents a significant challenge for many UK startups. These companies, already grappling with reduced funding – down to $7.4bn in the first half of 2023, a 57% decrease from the previous year – find themselves in a precarious position where balancing costs against innovation is a constant struggle.

A recent survey conducted by Indeed has highlighted a significant shift in work attire among British employees.

Dr. Ben Maruthappu, the Founder of AI-enabled home healthcare provider Cera, has been crowned Great British Entrepreneur of the Year at The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

DUAMENTES is pleased to announce the availability of the Global Entrepreneur Equality Study report, featuring insights from over 200 female entrepreneurs across 40 countries.

Startups Magazine is excited to announce our much-anticipated ‘From Stress to Success: Work-Life Wellness’ networking event! Taking place at Clockwise, Woodgreen on the 30th November at 6pm, we will be bringing you an event full of insights on mental health and wellbeing, as well as a relaxing wellbeing session.

Manchester-based emerging tech company Zally has announced a new strategic partnership with SkyParlour, a prominent fintech PR firm, as part of its expansion plans through 2024.

TenU, a consortium of technology transfer offices (TTOs) from leading global universities, has greeted the UK Government's Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies with enthusiasm.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (30 January – 2 February 2024) as the most comprehensive exhibition for the pro AV and systems integration sectors and is set to raise the bar once again.

After two productive years of offering workspace and resource assistance to local firms, LABS, a purveyor of flexible work environments, and Camden Council are marking the successful outcomes from their pioneering collaboration, aligning with the introduction of their third group for 2023/24.

It’s no secret that AI technologies are enabling cyber criminals to carry out more sophisticated, slicker scams than ever before.

Alcon Maddox and Ebsta have announced that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership.

One hundred of the most respected and celebrated tech entrepreneurs, investors and operators will advise and coach startup founders, as part of a Cambridge University initiative supporting and accelerating University founders.

Tomoro, an AI enterprise set on reducing the business working week to just three days by 2029, has commenced operations in the UK.

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver a package of economic measures in the upcoming Autumn Statement, new data from small business lender iwoca reveals that tax cuts are the top priority for SMEs.

The Chancellor is poised to reveal a new initiative in his Autumn Statement this week, aimed at fostering and attracting UK-based technology investors to support commercially viable UK innovations.

Sweden emerged as the third-largest market in climate tech funding, witnessing a 224% surge in investments this quarter, according to a recent BloombergNEF report.

The European startup landscape is set to receive a significant uplift in generative AI capabilities through a collaborative effort. NVIDIA, in partnership with cloud service provider (CSP) Scaleway, is providing startups with access to essential resources like GPUs, NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, and tools for enhancing large language models (LLMs) and generative AI development.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the 20 companies that have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the AWS Emerging Technologies Accelerator.

Quantum Metric, a customer-driven digital analytics platform, recently shared insights from its 2024 trends report titled “4 Big Digital Bets for 2024.” The report, based on a survey of digital leaders, reveals key priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence (AI) investments, digital and mobile trends, employee experience, and the evolution of customer loyalty programs and personalisation.

IridescentBio, a pioneering techbio startup, is making waves in the Biopharma R&D sector with its innovative approach that combines chemistry and physics.

At the Phocuswright Conference, Weeva unveiled its plans to become one of the first sustainability management platforms in the travel and tourism sector to harness generative AI technology.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 49% love the idea of being their own boss, with 45% becoming more determined to start their own business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WAAM3D, established by a research team from Cranfield University, received the Hub Breakthrough Award for the most promising startup at the ATI Awards in Birmingham on 15th November.

Lauren Neal is an award-winning chartered engineer, consultant and author whose strategies can help organisations foster a culture where people from all backgrounds are in positions where they can develop, where they are engaged, and where they are enabled to showcase their skills and talents.

Eigen Technologies, a global provider of intelligent document processing (IDP), has announced the release of Eigen 6, the latest version of its no-code artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

On 23rd and 24th November, the B Accelerator Tower (BAT) international entrepreneurship centre in Bilbao will be the epicentre of innovation and the latest trends in the Industry 4.0, Energy Transition and Mobility sectors thanks to the celebration of South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao, the meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organised by South Summit and Biscay Startup Bay.

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at The Business Show on the 22nd and 23rd November! Come by stand B502 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and our brand-new Survival Guide, take a picture at our photobooth, and have a chat with the team!

The SuperAngels Summit is set to make a historic appearance in the UAE. Spearheaded by Ravi K Ranjan and hosted by Venture Catalysts++, the summit will feature over 70 outstanding speakers from around the world.

QPT has been chosen as one of four finalists to participate in the ABB Power Density Startup Challenge 2023 for Motor Drive Products.

Facilitating user-friendly and efficient payment options is crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EV).

OpenText has released results of its annual 2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Global Ransomware Survey. Findings show a similarity in how small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises (more than 1,000 employees) think about ransomware attacks, including a disconnect about who is a target and growing concern about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by threat actors.

The inaugural Workspace Design Show held at the RAI Amsterdam from 11 – 12 October was nothing short of spectacular. With a vibrant atmosphere, innovative workplace designs, and an impressive lineup of speakers and exhibitors, it left an indelible mark on the industry.

Kidney Beam, a healthtech startup from the UK, has made significant strides in transforming NHS patient care for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over three years, their unwavering commitment has culminated in a solution that is now scientifically validated, offering a new lease of life to individuals with CKD.

DES – Digital Enteprise Show, the international event of reference on exponential technologies that will hold its eighth edition in Malaga (Spain) from June 11 to 13, 2024, has appointed Alezeya Sanchez as the new director of Digital Business World Congress. Thus, Sanchez heads the largest European technology forum for new concepts and digital trends, and takes over from Nacho Villoch, who remains linked to the role of Senior Advisor.

High-tech innovation in Europe and Latin America is paving the way for unprecedented collaboration and commerce between the two vibrant regions. The world’s premier destination for innovation, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will be exploring these opportunities in a new summit on 30-31 January 2024.

One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, and Unloc have partnered to launch Seed2030 which will provide ten young leaders with grants to launch their own social initiatives.

UK Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) believe that cybersecurity and data breach vulnerabilities are most likely to keep them awake at night, according to new research from curated developer marketplace platform Deazy.

Zoho, a global technology company, has announced that the Zoho Finance Platform has achieved a 35% increase in new customers in the UK. The company also made a significant expansion to its Finance Platform with 230+ extensions in Zoho Marketplace, and a dedicated developer portal.

Scene, a London-founded recruitment and growth consultancy, has announced the acquisition of Nexo Science, a talent acquisition and advisory company for BioHealth and MedTech companies based in Switzerland.

The Venture Science Doctorate (VSD), a revolutionary concept by Deep Science Ventures (DSV), transforms the conventional PhD, embedding venture creation at its core.

British aerospace SMEs are poised to benefit from a new funding programme announced by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

Generation Alpha, spanning from 2010 to 2025, anticipates a world that is more interconnected and seamless, potentially reshaping local communities, their governance, and economic structures.

Recent research by STX Next reveals that 91% of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) consider technical debt their principal challenge as they head into 2024.

Gartner has forecasted that IT spending will reach $1.1 trillion in 2024, driven by investments in Cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This is expected to result in an increase in overall expenditure on IT services across Europe.

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement. 

GreyScout, a SaaS platform specialising in online brand protection, has secured a £3 million seed investment, bringing its total funding to £3.9 million.

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled 'Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success'.

Duet London, a boutique technology communications consultancy, has recently been appointed by INSHUR, the renowned global insurance provider for the on-demand economy.