SEaB Energy, the innovator behind an anaerobic digestion system that generates energy from organic waste, has secured a partnership opportunity with Shimizu Corporation, one of Japan’s civil engineering, construction, and architecture firms. SEaB Energy representatives have been invited to Shimizu’s NOVARE innovation facility in Singapore to discuss collaboration possibilities.

Surface Technology International Limited (STI), a contract electronics manufacturer located in Hampshire and Cheshire, secured an £11.3 million asset-based lending facility from Cynergy Business Finance (CBF).

Project Brains, a Future of Work startup, has proudly announced its receipt of the prestigious Innovate UK Smart Grant for its AI-powered B2B platform, ‘ProdigyPB’. This award represents a significant milestone for the company, addressing the critical skills shortage faced by UK businesses, particularly startups, scaleups, and SMEs.

Female Foundry has announced a partnership with the Google for Startups Cloud Program. This partnership will provide eight innovative female-founded companies going through a six-week Visionaries AI Programme access to a breadth of Google resources designed for early-stage startup founders, including its latest innovations in AI.

Cluby, a Finnish startup changing the way restaurants connect with its customers digitally, has successfully raised €2.9 million in a seed round.

Revyve, a foodTech startup, has innovated a solution to eliminate animal-derived texturisers and additives from burgers while maintaining a meaty bite.

Octopus Ventures has announced the appointment of Erin Platts as its new CEO. Erin will take on her new role in January 2025, following a distinguished 20-year career at the intersection of finance and the technology startup ecosystem.

Nyobolt has advanced its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab to practical application with the debut of its first operational EV prototype.

Wayve, a startup pioneering Embodied AI for self-driving technologies, has introduced PRISM-1, an innovative 4D reconstruction model that enhances the testing and training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology.

Startup funding options include ‘traditional’ loans with fixed monthly repayments, but also highly flexible alternatives that address the cash flow needs of a new business and bring expensive asset purchases within reach.

Kagool has been awarded the UAE 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for its Generative AI work with the UAE Federal Government.

YuLife, the tech-driven insurance firm committed to inspiring life, has unveiled the findings of a YouGov survey highlighting the prevalence of burnout in the workplace.

After a lacklustre 2023 for UK fintech investment, 2024 has shown promising growth for London's fintech sector. Current sentiment from the city indicates a significant rise in job opportunities as investors return.

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