South Summit Korea, the leading event for the verticalised entrepreneurial ecosystem in AI and Deep Tech, co-organised by IE University in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and GBSA (Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator), has inaugurated its first edition today in Suwon (Gyeonggi-Do province). "Today marks a new chapter for entrepreneurs and innovators, as South Summit and South Korea will form the perfect partnership to continue connecting ecosystems from around the world," said María Benjumea, president and founder of South Summit, at the opening of the event.

Business consultancy, Bula Partners, has gained momentum by supporting service-based brands in scaling their growth through specialised offerings.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a significant restructure that will transform it into a for-profit benefit corporation.

Oxylabs, a leading web intelligence platform, has unveiled OxyCopilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline web data collection. Integrated into the Oxylabs Web Scraper API, OxyCopilot simplifies the process of extracting public web data, helping users save both time and money on complex scraping tasks.

Oslo-based startup Findable, which automates building documentation through AI, has raised €9 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, led by Point Nine and supported by KOMPAS VC, Construct Venture, and Lake Eight, will fuel the company's expansion into new markets, enhance its technology, and support team growth as it continues its mission to transform the property management industry.

Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.

Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London. 

Two entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire, Marie Cox and Daniel Lister, have teamed up to launch a web design agency focused on delivering low-carbon WordPress websites.

The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is set to take place from April 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the Middle East's premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable mobility, EVIS Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its reputation as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

Stability AI, a startup focused on transforming visual media through AI, has announced that renowed filmmaker, technology innovator, and visual effects pioneer James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Stability AI CEO, Prem Akkaraju.

LinkedIn has unveiled its annual list of the Top 20 UK Startups for 2024, highlighting the most promising and innovative startups that are reshaping industries across the nation.

On Thursday, 7th November, 2024, Playfair will host a remote office hours event, bringing together over 300 female founders from across Europe with 200 of the world’s top venture capital firms.

BGF, one of the UK and Ireland’s growth capital investors, recently surveyed the CEOs and founders from its 400-strong investment portfolio ahead of the Government’s October Budget. The findings shed light on the concerns and outlooks of business leaders across various sectors.

Digital analytics has become an essential tool for businesses, but it remains notoriously difficult for many to implement and use effectively. While larger organisations with ample resources can overcome the hurdles of setting up and managing analytics systems, smaller companies and startups often find themselves struggling.

Kore.ai, a generative and conversational AI, has introduced RecruitAssist, an advanced AI recruitment platform aimed at helping organisations streamline their hiring processes. The solution is designed to enable hiring teams to make smarter, faster, and more equitable decisions, addressing several key challenges recruiters face today.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has kicked off its annual ‘Ready Steady Grow’ roadshow, aiming to raise awareness about the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) throughout the UK.

UP Ventures has announced the launch of the Kids UP HealthTech Accelerator, a pioneering programme aimed at revolutionising paediatric healthcare through innovative medical technologies. Created in collaboration with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the accelerator seeks to drive advances in children's healthcare by fostering innovation with direct input from children and young people.

Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited, the British brand committed to transforming personal urban mobility, has announced that its operating subsidiaries have successfully completed homologation with Thailand’s Department of Land Transportation.

A group of former Pfizer employees have launched their own businesses, now thriving within the life sciences hub of Discovery Park in Kent. The newly established companies – Biowaived, Matheus Engineering, and Particology – are contract research organisations, each benefitting from initial support and contracts from Pfizer’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM) division.

Osmos has launched an AI-powered platform that facilitates meaningful, one-on-one connections, specifically designed for professionals seeking deep and purposeful communication.