SEON brings simple-to-deploy, advanced AI and digital footprint technology to world's most popular ecommerce shopping platform

First global benchmark of gender diversity in fintech by findexable reveals systemic underrepresentation of women and investment.

The post-mortem on Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget has focused on the politics of tax and spend, but I have heard very little discussion about an equally important question – where was the support for entrepreneurs?

As the world emerges from a period of pandemic-induced uncertainty, there has never been a better time for entrepreneurs to take their chance to innovate.

Grover has announced the launch of its first financial services product - the Grover Card - in a move to ramp up efforts to democratise access to tech while tackling e-waste. 

Platform showcasing innovative financial products that are directly aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched at COP26.

Without a doubt, the pandemic has changed our economy forever; and it may not have felt like the most obvious year to launch a business, but with Britons locked down entrepreneurial spirit seems to be inflated as 2020 saw a 12.3% increase in new businesses, the highest growth on record.

The latest data from XpertHR finds that almost all organisations (95%) are taking action to boost diversity and inclusion in recruitment - an increasingly vital way to demonstrate organisational values and commitments to diversity and inclusion.  

Impact Central is a six month accelerator and mentor programme for impact-driven startups focused on rebuilding our society and environment. 

Technology incubator SETsquared Bristol, led by the University of Bristol, is relaunching its Breakthrough Bursary for the third year, continuing its commitment to promoting inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. 

Europe’s most creative new pet care businesses have been invited to partner with Purina for the latest edition of its landmark innovation accelerator. Powered by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Unleashed is now inviting applications for its third consecutive year.

Referencing service provider Vouch has increased their workforce by 46% in the last six months, despite uncertainty within the sector triggered by the pandemic. The company now employs 35 people, up from 24 back in March, with the new hires ranging from technology development to referencing and sales.

New Climate Accelerator will start in Cambridge in January 2022, working with start-ups who have innovative solutions for addressing the climate emergency.

With it being International Stress Awareness Week (1-5 November), Alex Hattingh shares five tips for overcoming occupational stress, a huge concern across every business.

The UK is playing host to the COP26 summit, designed to bring together world leaders to urgently tackle climate change and set new targets to limit warming to 1.5C.

As His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met today at COP26, Rolls-Royce and Qatar Foundation announced they will enter into a long-term partnership to create a global centre for climate technology innovation.

Personal wellbeing is a key factor driving entrepreneurs to leave traditional jobs and set up their own businesses. This is a core finding of a new research study into the motivations of new business owners.

UK-based Unlock, a SaaS-enabled marketplace to build culture among remote teams, has raised a $2m seed round.

Freedom business summit 2021, the global summit for those looking for ways to take their freedom back, mitigate geopolitical risks, protect their wealth and build a location independent lifestyle is returning this November. 

Building on the success of the Virtual Interiors Event in February, which attracted almost 4,000 commercial interiors professionals from 83 countries, and a thought leadership festival in September, which saw over 800 ticket registrations, a second VI:INSIGHTS is due to take place 6th - 10th December.