In a significant milestone for scalable quantum computing, Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scaleup founded by academics from University College London and Oxford University, has demonstrated rapid, large-scale characterisation of quantum devices fabricated using commercial semiconductor processes.

Richard Mackintosh joins Ripple, the easy-to-use AI sustainability data management solution, to support its continued growth in 2025.

Workspaces today require to be right-sized, adaptable space that foster community, collaboration, and flexibility.

ebm-papst, a player in air technology and heating technology, and HYTING, a startup for hydrogen heating systems, have announced their strategic partnership to develop and manufacture hydrogen-fuelled heat generators.

The January Blues have been present in general discourse for some time. Low mood, lower energy levels and feelings of irritability are experienced by many of us throughout the winter and January following the high of the holiday season.

Molten Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in high growth technology businesses, has led a €31 million Series C in Deciphex, a player in AI-powered digital pathology.

While women-led startups are gaining more attention, those that focus on impact often miss out on crucial opportunities. Studies show that women drive more impact-driven projects than men, prioritising the social impact of their businesses and communities over revenue. For many VCs, this is a red flag against backing such initiatives.

EIT InnoEnergy, the innovation engine in sustainable energy, has marked yet another milestone year in driving the energy transition forward, with its portfolio of cleantech startups and scaleups closing 56 rounds, raising €4.3 billion.

4YFN, the global startup event, has unveiled the finalists for its annual 4YFN Awards, a competition spotlighting standout digital startups from across the globe.

At CES in Las Vegas, the startup ELHYTE specialising in the electrification of construction equipment will reveal E-CUBE, patented, interchangeable and universal battery compatible with all 2.5-ton compact mini-excavators on the market.

In a huge move for the UK’s advertising and technology sectors, Crumbless AI has joined forces with Cubet, a global tech innovator, to introduce the Autonomous Ads Agent – a solution that promises to end reliance on controversial cookie-based tracking. With the launch set for April 7th 2025, the waitlist for this revolutionary product is now open, but space is limited to just 100 priority spots.

Deus Robotics, an innovator in warehouse robotic automation, has successfully closed a $3 million seed funding round led by U.Ventures, with participation from 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, and SD Capital and is now valued at $20 million.

Almost half of UK adults (47%) are thinking about starting a business or side hustle in 2025, a 12% increase on this time last year.

Alibaba International has announced that its AI-powered business-to-business (B2B) search engine for product sourcing, Accio, has reached a significant milestone since its launch in November 2024, currently boasting over 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) users.

As the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Shoorah, Ferne McCann is a familiar face on UK television, known for appearances on popular shows like ITV’s I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, and BBC’s Celebrity Best Home Cook. However, life in the spotlight is not without its challenges.