Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

People starting their own business are made of strong stuff. It takes an enormous amount of resilience to undertake this process, as many entrepreneurs well know.

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Interspace Industries, a company that typically specialises in the development and manufacturing of products for the audio-visual (AV) industry, live events, and broadcast sectors.

With phone calls, email, chatbots, and social media all vying for attention, businesses must decide which channels to prioritise for customer service. New research from Gamma Communications, reveals the answer is quite simple: don't underestimate the power of human connection. 

Curam, a care worker marketplace and home-care technology platform in the UK, has entered into a strategic partnership with Doctify, a global platform renowned for patient reviews of health and social care services.

Starship Technologies, a pioneer in transforming science fiction into reality with its delivery robots operating in the US and Europe, has announced a $90 million investment, co-led by Plural and Iconical.

Five percent of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women, and only 23% of people working in STEM roles in the UK are female.

The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, helps new and early-stage UK businesses gain access to affordable finance and mentoring support.

The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Directorate provides UK based and international entrepreneurs with a unique package of funding, training, networking, and mentoring from leading engineers. The best part? They don’t take a penny in return.

In the world of innovation, some of the most remarkable creations are born from personal experiences.

Meet Aphra Hallam, a recent Industrial Design and Technology graduate from Brunel University, whose innovative design, the Zera Cooling Crescent, has the potential to transform the lives of women globally.

An endometriosis diagnosis, eighteen years in the making, led Founder and CEO of Frendo, Dearbhail Ormond, to embark on a journey of discovery that, ultimately, led to her transforming the lives of women worldwide.

Hey folks! A little intro – my name is Seven (yes, like the number!) and I’m the Startup Lead at Colorintech, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underrepresented people to excel within tech. Working with tech entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the ecosystem, I get the pleasure of seeing our industry move and listen to its stakeholders. I wanted to share a few insights from what I’ve seen and, why, as an ally to female entrepreneurs and diverse founders, I’m excited for the progress being made in this ecosystem (despite ongoing challenges).

As the long month of January is now over, and everyone is back in the swing of work, Startups Magazine has checked in with multiple startups to see what their New Year’s Resolutions are now they have had time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.

Fiverr, the platform revolutionising the collaboration landscape, has unveiled its Winter Product Release, marking the first of its significant updates in 2024.