"Gaining entry into an accelerator's funding program requires startups to possess a combination of qualities, which collectively reveal a business that has the potential to thrive in a competitive and rapidly changing business landscape," writes Dr Yousef Alhammadi, Executive Director of The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA).

Penny Black, the UK tech startup using innovative marketing techniques to make drab ecommerce packages more rewarding and personalised, has received an additional £1.5 million in seed funding from AGFA, the 150-year-old imaging technology company and VC investor, ninepointfive.

An overwhelming majority of business leaders - 94% - admit to “tech anxiety” within their organisation’s senior leadership, according to a new study from Kin + Carta, the global digital transformation consultancy.

Volvo is on the road towards becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030, an important focus area for its technology investments and R&D spending is e-motors, inverters and overall electric drivetrain optimisation.

The desire for greater flexibility is the biggest driving force behind women starting businesses in the UK, as new research from Small Business Britain highlights most women are happier after starting their own businesses.

Look the word ‘impact’ up in a dictionary and you’ll find two definitions – the first about one object coming into forcible contact with another. The second about the creation of a ‘marked or visible effect’. While that might sound fairly general, in the investment world ‘impact’ has come to mean something more specific.

Zoom has announced the introduction of Notes, a new workspace to create and collaborate before, during, and after meetings. Notes allows users to create and share content within a Zoom Meeting and collaborate with others on the call for real-time inputs—eliminating the distraction of jumping between Zoom and third-party documents and tools.

Generative AI has overtaken cloud as a global enterprise IT priority according to new research from IT analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group.

From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On top of this, consumer expectations are also changing, meaning corporates must find ways of driving growth and staying competitive on smaller budgets.

In Octopus Ventures’ latest report, the University of Dundee has been named as the top university for spin-out success. This ranking was determined by factors such as patents, spinouts created and recent portfolio success, which for Dundee, included the £2.2 billion IPO of Exscientia on the US NASDAQ, one of the largest ever UK university exits.

Standing out from the crowd is never a luxury these days; it is a necessity. Uniqueness is far from a mere buzzword; it is the cornerstone of success. Being unique is supremely important in business and why carving out your distinctive path may be a game-changer.

In today’s interconnected world, which is inundated with rapidly developing technology offerings and enhancements, ensuring the workforce has the range of skills needed to both empower them and maximise their impact is crucial.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning adoption is increasing across virtually every industry, but their impact has been particularly notable in the fintech and financial services sector.

New research from Xero, the global small business platform, has revealed that UK small business owners are concerned that AI development is outpacing regulation and a third (32%) want more training and resources to support AI adoption, as generative AI tools permeate various industries and the workforce.

Swedish startup Adsorbi AB has secured €360,000 in seed funding from Metsä Spring, Chalmers Ventures, and Jovitech Invest for its cellulose-based air purification material that can be used in air filters and odour removal products.