UNA Watch, the tech startup taking on global tech industry giants like Apple and Garmin, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the world’s first modular, repairable GPS sports watch.

Legacy Compass, a legacy-tech startup, has secured £60,000 in funding from Bethnal Green Ventures’ Tech for Good Programme.

Photonic chip accelerator PhotonDelta has established a strategic collaboration with Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only incubator and accelerator focused on the global semiconductor industry. Over the last five years, PhotonDelta has raised close to $1.5 billion to accelerate the commercialisation of the photonics industry.

Fiberdom, a pioneer in wood fibre material innovation, has secured €3.5 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its patented technology and its high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. Fiberdom’s mission is to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions.

WeeFin, the sustainable fintech that helps financial institutions manage their sustainability strategies, has announced a new round of financing totalling €25 million.

Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with edtech firm, Cambridge Spark, on a bespoke six-month training programme to further strengthen AI capabilities across its senior management teams.

CyberWhiz, a team of experts in embedded, mobile, and cloud cybersecurity has set up a UK office in Cheltenham, UK.

Karl Breeze, CEO at Matrix Booking reflects on whether the act has driven real change or if some companies are simply treating it as a box-ticking exercise.

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A new wave of semiconductor startups will join ChipStart, a government-backed incubator programme driving its Plan for Change by helping companies scale up, create jobs, and boost growth.

Launching a startup? Congratulations, I’m so excited for you! Now, buckle up because this journey is likely to be fast, unpredictable and like nothing you’ve ever known.

Marvel Fusion, the European fusion energy company, has announced the extension of its Series B funding round by €50 million, bringing the total round to €113 million. The extension includes new investments from EQT Ventures, Siemens Energy Ventures, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, marking their first fusion energy equity investment.

Launching a new product or service is the culmination of countless hours of work, research, and ambition. It’s a thrilling moment, one that entrepreneurs dream about, yet often fear in equal measure.

There’s something magical about a live event. The buzz of anticipation as guests arrive, the spark of connection when like-minded people come together, and the electric feeling when an inspiring speaker commands the room.

Confidence in retail investing is on the up, with the value of funds in UK stocks and shares ISAs increasing by £209 billion in the last decade, according to analysis from investment platform Lightyear.