Silicon Catalyst.UK, the UK arm of the only incubator dedicated to fostering semiconductor solutions, has opened the next application phase for the ChipStart UK incubator.

MongoDB has become a Corporate Partner of Tech Barcelona, strengthening its support for Barcelona's expanding technology sector.

42 Technology (42T), a product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has published its first annual technology trend report.  This comprehensive guide outlines the 12 groundbreaking technology trends that are likely to drive innovation and reshape industries this year.

An innovative SaaS business that provides a rigorous platform to measure and manage culture is set to scale by 400% over the next 12 months.

The Mega Green Accelerator is now open for applications from startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that focus on circular economy solutions, clean energy transition and climate mitigation technologies, including water and agriculture. The initiative will nurture the next generation of innovators as they develop solutions to address both regional and global sustainability challenges. PepsiCo and SABIC have partnered with AstroLabs, as well as with other strategic partners to create the program, which was announced at COP28 in the UAE.

In 2023, tax revenues from e-residents’ Estonian companies amounted to a record €64.3 million, a 33% increase from the previous year. Including paid state fees, the programme's annual contribution to the state treasury reached €67.4 million. 

The Department for Business and Trade is offering six standout UK emerging tech companies the opportunity to supercharge their entry into the German market and grow their customer base as part of a new government-backed UK Tech Accelerator programme based out of Stuttgart.

Areas, company in food and beverage and travel retail based in Barcelona, has announced the four victorious startups from the second 'Areas for Change Challenge'.

Multi-category app, Glovo, has partnered with digital payment giant Visa to support small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with a series of online training sessions.

The UK’s struggling SME sector is eager for tax incentives or relief at next month’s Spring Budget, a survey from employment management platform Employment Hero has revealed.

Xalts, a fintech supported by Accel and Citi Ventures, and utilised by financial institutions and businesses for crafting and managing digital finance applications, has declared its purchase of Contour Network, previously under the ownership of a consortium of global banks. This move is aimed at propelling forward the digitisation of trade and supply chain finance.

Radiflow, a company in OT cybersecurity and risk management solutions and services, has unveiled its enhanced solution portfolio.

As consumer awareness grows around the consequences of their buying choices, the focus has turned towards the ethical conduct of enterprises – with particular attention on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). 

Shopify has announced changes to its EMEA leadership team, with new roles for Emilie Benoit-Vernay, Benjamin Lang, and Lara Rosquët, as it seeks to drive growth across the region and better support its merchants, partners, and innovative product development.

The Spanish startup PLD Space has secured a Boost! contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a payload accommodation system for MIURA 5, enhancing customer flexibility. Valued at €1.3 million, this project is conducted in partnership with OCCAM Space.

The Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 proudly presents the outstanding finalists across various categories for this year's event. Recognising and celebrating Black excellence in the tech industry, the awards ceremony promises to be an unforgettable evening honouring the achievements of individuals and organisations driving positive change.

Small business optimism in the UK is poised for a setback with the announcement that the UK has entered a recession, a recent report by Small Business Britain and TSB Bank reveals.

Yonder, a rewards credit card startup based in London and supported by notable investors such as GoCardless' Matt Robinson, Cred's Kunal Shah, and Rio Ferdinand, has introduced a free membership, marking its latest initiative to transform young consumers' credit habits.

OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, has completed a deal that has valued the AI company at $80 billion or more, reported by the New York Times, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the deal.

UK based Jasper SME Hub’s founder and leading SME empowerment advocate – Emmanuel Olujobi has committed to training 50,000 African businesses by 2025 in a bid to support the growth of the SME sector through the Hub. This he noted during the Hub's annual SMEFest, a gathering of entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders with the theme "Building To Scale”, held in Lagos, Nigeria recently.