Kickstart Innovation's programme is entering its eighth year and has helped successful startups such as Planted, Neustark, Unsupervised and AAAcell accelerate. More than 270 deals in the form of collaborations from 80 countries have been realised so far. Investments of more than €2 billion have been raised to date.

The number of new businesses incorporated in the UK reached a new record in the first quarter of 2023 despite rising costs, reveals a new study of the latest Companies House records. The research, carried out by digital agency Koozai, analysed the latest records from the Office of National Statistics of businesses registered with Companies House.

Over three quarters (77%) of tech talent in the UK are unhappy in their current jobs and actively seeking out new roles, according to a new report out today.

Impact Brixton based in South London has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at this year’s Small Awards, organised by Small Business Britain.

No matter the sector, many startups face similar problems. Chief among them is the battle to be seen by potential investors and customers. Even the best products or services will struggle to grow without visibility among the right audiences. 

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

LABELL-D is unveiling its Luxury Asset Exchange creating a new technology and market by reframing retail for smarter consumption which is more circular and climate friendly.

Even the world's richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world's king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

Expedia announced a new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.

The overwhelming majority (92%) of startups founded by Gen Z (18-24 year old) entrepreneurs start off as a side hustle, according to new research commissioned by Connectd, the leading platform for managing and growing relationships between startups, investors and advisors. 

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

Digital health app Peppy, is warning employers that they risk the absence and resignation of menopausal staff if the psychological symptoms of the condition are not properly recognised and treated.

Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of 'Boe,' an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your "best AI buddy," designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.

Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain’s SMEs, is back with another special Elite Business Live at the SME Xpo.

Quality Engineering consultancy Roq has released a whitepaper called From Recruiting To Onboarding to share best practice for tech recruitment for in-house talent teams.

With the threat of a recession this year significantly reduced, new research from Novuna Business Finance suggests a mixed picture of optimism and caution amongst small business owners' plans for the next three months.

IONETIC, the UK startup specialising in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, is further strengthening the expertise of its senior leadership team with the appointment of automotive executive, Dr. Andy Palmer, as its Chairman.  

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.