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Canvas Offices and Hagag Group Reveal Ambitious Plans for 40,000 sqft Flexible Workspace in Central London

Canvas Offices, a leading provider of flexible workspaces in the UK, has announced its latest project in partnership with real estate powerhouse Hagag Group. Slated to open in spring 2025, this new development marks Canvas Offices’ largest undertaking yet, building on the success of their restored period property at 88 Kingsway, Holborn.

News 6 months ago
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Keep, an Open-Source AIOps Platform, Raises $2.7M Pre-Seed Funding

Keep, a Y Combinator-backed open-source AIOps platform, has raised $2.7M in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Runa Capital, with additional support from key industry entrepreneurs and venture firms. Participants include Firestreak and Y Combinator, as well as prominent angel investors like Shay Baron (Elastic CTO and Founder), Andrew Miklas (PagerDuty Co-Founder), David Cramer (Sentry Co-Founder), Maxim Konovalov (NGINX Founder), and Nizam Shapira (Epsagon Founder).

News 6 months ago
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UK Government Launches 'One Big Thing 2024' Innovation Programme for Civil Servants, Powered by Wazoku

The UK Government has kicked off One Big Thing 2024, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil servants to implement small but impactful innovations across government departments. The programme, which runs from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025, will engage 470,000 civil servants, equipping them with the skills, tools, and inspiration to generate and experiment with new ideas.

News 6 months ago
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Satisfi Labs Named Official Conversational AI Partner for London Sport

London Sport, a charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Londoners through increased access to sport and physical activity, has announced a strategic partnership with Satisfi Labs, an AI-driven conversational experience platform. Through this collaboration, Satisfi Labs will serve as the official conversational AI partner for London Sport, supporting over 3,000 organisations in making sport and physical activity more accessible to the public.

News 7 months ago
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New Technologies for Off-Grid Power: VTT Develops Fuel Cells for Extreme Conditions

Thousands of off-grid sites—such as telecommunications towers, weather stations, railways, and construction areas—require small, reliable sources of electricity. Traditionally, diesel generators have powered these remote locations, but the VTT-led RoRePower project has identified a cleaner, more efficient alternative: fuel cell technology. This innovative approach offers reliable, remote-controlled electricity generation, even in extreme environments that range from -40°C to over 50°C.

News 7 months ago
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Oxylabs Launches OxyCopilot: The First AI Assistant for Web Data Collection

Oxylabs, a leading web intelligence platform, has unveiled OxyCopilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline web data collection. Integrated into the Oxylabs Web Scraper API, OxyCopilot simplifies the process of extracting public web data, helping users save both time and money on complex scraping tasks.

News 7 months ago
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Findable Raises €9M to Revolutionise AI-Powered Property Management

Oslo-based startup Findable, which automates building documentation through AI, has raised €9 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, led by Point Nine and supported by KOMPAS VC, Construct Venture, and Lake Eight, will fuel the company's expansion into new markets, enhance its technology, and support team growth as it continues its mission to transform the property management industry.

News 7 months ago
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Kore.ai Launches RecruitAssist: AI Solution for Smarter, Faster, Inclusive Hiring

Kore.ai, a generative and conversational AI, has introduced RecruitAssist, an advanced AI recruitment platform aimed at helping organisations streamline their hiring processes. The solution is designed to enable hiring teams to make smarter, faster, and more equitable decisions, addressing several key challenges recruiters face today.

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Paediatric HealthTech Accelerator Launches in South Yorkshire

UP Ventures has announced the launch of the Kids UP HealthTech Accelerator, a pioneering programme aimed at revolutionising paediatric healthcare through innovative medical technologies. Created in collaboration with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the accelerator seeks to drive advances in children's healthcare by fostering innovation with direct input from children and young people.

News 7 months ago
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LONDON SMEs LOSING £28 BILLION ANNUALLY DUE TO INADEQUATE BROADBAND

Despite the widespread availability of gigabit connectivity across London, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the capital continue to struggle with slow and unreliable broadband. High costs and complex procurement processes are deterring many SMEs from securing the reliable internet services they need, creating a significant barrier to productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.

News 7 months ago
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£150,000 Available to Support a North West Entrepreneur

An opportunity to secure £150,000 in funding, advertising, and resource support is now open to entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London, thanks to Havas Boost, an entrepreneurship programme launched by Havas Media Network UK.

News 7 months ago
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UK Tech Analyst Urges Businesses to Appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers

TechMarketView, a tech analyst and advisory firm, has provided a preview of its upcoming 2024 Sustainability Technology Activity Index, which highlights key trends shaping the sustainability landscape. The Index, which analyses market movements across 1,450 global software and IT service providers and tech users, reveals that sustainability is poised to drive a new wave of innovation at the crossroads of business operations, technology, and environmental stewardship.

News 7 months ago
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Vanta Unveils New Solutions for the Future of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Vanta, the leading trust management platform, today announced new product features and key milestones aimed at automating GRC workflows and enhancing visibility across security and compliance programs. With the launch of the new Report Centre, improvements to Vendor Risk Management (VRM), and expanded integration capabilities, Vanta is empowering GRC and security teams to maintain a continuous, proactive approach to governance, risk, and compliance.

News 8 months ago
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Tech and Culture to Unite at Birmingham's Newest Festival, Niyo Fest

A groundbreaking new festival, Niyo Fest, is set to land in Birmingham from October 3-5, bringing together underrepresented communities and leading innovators in culture and technology. Anticipating over 10,000 attendees, the event aims to connect and inspire through a diverse lineup of global speakers, entrepreneurs, and performers.

News 8 months ago
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Palm Secures $6.1 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionise Enterprise Treasury Management

Palm, a fintech startup based in Sweden and the Netherlands, has raised $6.1 million in seed funding to modernise cash management for enterprise treasury teams. The funding round was led by Speedinvest and Target Global, with participation from Upfin, Liquid2, and Greens. The round also included investments from notable angels like Job van der Voort, Founder & CEO of Remote, and Philippe Teixeira da Mota, former partner at Hedosophia.

News 8 months ago
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Treasury Confirms Extension of EIS Sunset Clause to 2035

HM Treasury has officially confirmed the extension of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) sunset clause to 2035, ensuring that EIS relief and Venture Capital Trusts relief will apply to shares issued before 6 April 2035.

News 8 months ago
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Lead the change: introducing cohort 05 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced the 20 startups selected for Cohort 05 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program, designed to drive innovation in early childhood development. Partnered with Techstars, the program supports startups focused on children aged 0-8 and their families, with a commitment to enhancing health and nutrition, early care and education, child protection, and family support.

News 8 months ago
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Setting CEOs Up for Successful M&A Exits

Many sale memorandums often miss the mark when it comes to capturing a buyer’s attention, merely compiling data without telling a compelling story. According to Victor Basta, CEO and Founder of DAI Magister, while assembling key information is useful, it is not enough to secure the highest sale price.

News 8 months ago
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FinTech unicorn Mollie Achieves Triple-Digit UK Growth and Appoints New UK Managing Director

Mollie, one of Europe’s fintech unicorns, has named Dave Smallwood as its new UK Managing Director as the company continues to scale its UK operations following a triple-digit year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024.

News 8 months ago
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Sustainability Startup Signol Secures £2.5m to Tackle Emissions in Shipping and Aviation

Sustainability startup Signol, which leverages behavioural science to reduce emissions in the shipping and aviation industries, has raised £2.5 million from industry-focused investors.

News 8 months ago
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iwoca SME Expert Index: SME Brokers Show Optimism Amid Cautious Business Sentiment

According to iwoca’s latest Q2 2024 SME Expert Index, nearly three-quarters (73%) of SME finance brokers are optimistic about the future of small businesses. The survey reflects a positive shift in outlook among brokers for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs, with optimism up 3 percentage points from Q1 2024 and 6 points from Q4 2023. Only 8% of brokers express pessimism about the business environment.

News 8 months ago
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ONE launches EnergyTech Bridge to drive ClimateTech innovation and growth

Opportunity North East (ONE) has teamed up with Barclays Eagle Labs and CodeBase to launch the EnergyTech Bridge Programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting businesses in expanding into new markets, scaling internationally, and driving innovation in the transition to cleaner, greener energy through digital technology.

News 8 months ago
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Global Cybersecurity Spending Set to Surge by 15% in 2025, Driven by AI and Cloud Services

According to recent forecasts from Gartner, global cybersecurity spending is expected to surge by over 15% in 2025, reaching an unprecedented $212 billion. This substantial increase is primarily fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a growing demand for cloud and consultancy services.

News 8 months ago
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Latitude59 Expands Its Reach to Africa with Satellite Event in Kenya

Latitude59, the premier startup and technology event in the Baltic States, is expanding its global footprint by hosting a satellite event in Nairobi, Kenya. This move comes after a record-breaking event in May that drew over 4,000 participants from more than 60 countries to Tallinn, Estonia.

News 8 months ago
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VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient technologies

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming energy and resource consumption within the forestry and textile industries. The initiative, named "Energy First," introduces innovative low-carbon, water-efficient technologies with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and cut overall energy use by more than half.

News 8 months ago
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MI1002 Mini-ITX Board for Edge AI and IoT Solutions

IBASE Technology Inc., a provider of embedded computing solutions, has unveiled the MI1002 Mini-ITX motherboard, featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors Series 1 (Meteor Lake-PS platform) with LGA1851 socket support. The newly launched motherboard integrates advanced AI capabilities, superior graphics performance, and impressive energy efficiency, making it ideal for demanding applications in AI, edge computing, and IoT environments.

News 8 months ago
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New Scientist Live Partners with AstroAgency to Promote Space Sector Opportunities

AstroAgency, a space-focused communications firm, has announced a strategic partnership with New Scientist Live, the annual science and space event in London. The collaboration aims to highlight the opportunities within the UK’s rapidly growing space industry while inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in space. The partnership also seeks to educate the public on the critical role satellites play in our daily lives and challenge common misconceptions about space travel and exploration.

News 8 months ago
Robin AI Brings the Power of Generative AI to its Legal Assistant with AWS
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Robin AI Brings the Power of Generative AI to its Legal Assistant with AWS

Robin AI, a legal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for businesses, has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to streamline complex legal processes and advance the development of a significant new AI-driven legal market.

News 8 months ago
Jobs with flexible hours tripled over the last year, as Labour backs ‘family-friendly’ work
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Jobs with flexible hours tripled over the last year, as Labour backs ‘family-friendly’ work

The latest Flexible Working Index - a report that analyses data across the flexible jobs market to track the biggest work trends now, and those set to shape the future of work – shows that demand for and supply of jobs offering flexible working hours is on the rise. 

The findings come as the new Labour Government throws its support behind more family-friendly jobs, with plans to give workers the right to flexible working hours as standard. 

News 9 months ago
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Roboteam announced a new AI-powered acceleration program for startups

Roboteam is launching the second batch of its acceleration program for tech startups in September 2024. This program is free and designed for sole non-developers and even developers themselves who want to establish their own business but lack funding and co-founders. The first batch took place last year and helped founders from 5 different countries to launch their ideas. 

News 9 months ago
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Bluechain announces an open funding round for its next phase of growth

Bluechain, the EIS-certified fintech transforming payments and receivables, has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, building on a robust performance in 2023. With a surge in users, transaction volume, and revenue, Bluechain has launched an opening funding round to fuel its next growth phase. 

Funding 9 months ago

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