The University of Oxford has partnered with Apollo Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, to accelerate drug discovery and development. This collaboration aims to translate Oxford’s biomedical breakthroughs into new, impactful medicines.

Samsung Electronics has acquired Oxford Semantic Technologies (OST), an Oxford University spinout known for its advanced AI applications using Knowledge & Reasoning. Founded in 2017 by professors Ian Horrocks, Boris Motik, and Bernardo Cuenca Grau, OST specialises in knowledge representation and semantic reasoning.

Element Materials Technology (Element), a global player in materials and product qualification testing, inspection, and certification services, recently unveiled the 18-month development journey of RegNav, its AI-driven regulatory intelligence platform for medical devices. This behind-the-scenes glimpse reveals Element's innovative approach to tackling significant industry challenges through cutting-edge technology.

The UK is poised to make history in Europe as the first nation to commercialise lab-grown meat. Regulatory approval has been granted for chicken cultivated from animal cells, developed by the startup Meatly, to be used in pet food.

Early employees from tech unicorns Canva and Spotify have joined Wondercraft, the AI-powered "Canva for Audio" platform, just months after its Beta launch.

The Hustle Awards 2024 saw the startup industry come together to celebrate some of the brightest talent the startup ecosystem has to offer.

Embracing emerging technologies is no longer sufficient to distinguish oneself in the financial services sector. Artificial intelligence has become the benchmark for innovation, with 91% of financial services companies either already implementing or planning to introduce AI solutions.

MACH37, the accelerator for information security entrepreneurs and cyber startups, has announced it is now accepting applications for its Autumn 2024 Cohort. Established in 2013, MACH37 has played a pivotal role in the early-stage startup and tech ecosystem.

DeepL, a global Language AI company, has announced the launch of its next-generation language model, powered by a highly-specialised LLM technology built specifically for translation and editing.

Frontline Ventures' latest US Playbook, a comprehensive guide from the venture capital firm specialising in B2B software enterprises, disclosed that European startups have been delaying their US expansions since COVID. The average age of these companies has increased from four years before 2020 to five years afterwards.

Quandela, a specialist in European photonic quantum computing, and Welinq, a quantum networking company, have announced a partnership poised to revolutionise the quantum industry.

AND Digital has formed a partnership with the Google for Startups Cloud Programme to provide robust support for emerging retail startups.

LG Electronics has commenced registration for the fourth annual LG NOVA InnoFest, scheduled for 25th-26th September at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

A YouGov survey, commissioned by the British Safety Council and involving 4,018 UK employers and employees, has unveiled optimistic views on the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) in workplaces.

Sinch, a leader in global communication via its Customer Communications Cloud, has unveiled Sinch AI, a cutting-edge innovation designed to empower forward-thinking businesses with the tools needed to create smarter, safer, and more efficient conversational experiences. This enhancement is poised to give businesses a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.

TechMarketView, an industry analyst and advisory firm, has released its highly anticipated Market Trends & Forecasts 2024 report. The latest research highlights a strategic shift among organisations towards foundational efforts essential for future generative AI programmes.

Qflow has unveiled a partnership with nonprofit Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), set to revolutionise the tracking and reporting of as-built carbon data in the construction industry.

BlinqIO, the pioneer behind the first AI test engineer, has unveiled plans to recruit 80 new employees as part of an ambitious US expansion strategy.

Tech giant Microsoft is being investigated in the UK by The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), over whether its recruitment of staff from startup Inflection AI constitutes a merger.

CitySwift, one of the leaders in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe, has partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a local government body responsible for transport in the Manchester region. This partnership looks to power the future of Manchester’s public transport network through the use of AI and data.