The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe's biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Nearly 100 tech startups from around the world have applied for a pioneering international programme aimed at decarbonising the world's most widely used man-made materials.

Kickstart Innovation, a European open innovation platform, has launched its ninth programme. Annually, Kickstart attracts global startups that offer solutions to significant societal challenges, achieved through partnerships with major industry players.

Following the recent launch of the Investment Accelerator, the Department for Business and Trade along with the Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine Startup Fund and 1991 Ventures have now selected 20 pre-seed and seed companies to take part in the ten-week programme.

Adam Neumann has once again made headlines in recent weeks for his $500 million bid to buy back WeWork.

The University of Edinburgh's AI Accelerator programme, renowned globally, has begun its search for technology-driven scaleups to join its eighth cohort. The programme is designed for Scottish and international companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their commercial prospects.

Exponential technologies have become an indispensable tool for boosting business competitiveness. In this regard, startups are positioned as key players when it comes to developing these solutions and accelerating the digital transformation of any industry with solutions such as Generative AI, data analytics, multicloud, Blockchain, AR/VR, or cybersecurity, among others.

Humane’s AI Pin has been one of the most talked about gadgets since its announcement. Designed by two former Apple executives, having featured at Paris Fashion Week, and the countless news stories about the product, the pin was hailed as the next best thing in tech.

Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector. 

According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.

Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released its Spring 2024 Business Trends Index.

The first edition of Startup OLÉ was attended by more than 110 top speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees. In addition, Depencare was the winner of the pitch competition.

A new defence technology initiative, the Defence Builder Accelerator, has recently launched in Ukraine. This four-month intensive training programme is specifically designed for Ukrainian defence startups to secure their first investments and facilitate the transition from "garage" production to the establishment of a technology company.

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that assists companies in achieving a net zero future, announced its acquisition by the Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.

After registering over 60,000 attendees from 89 countries, hosting more than 670 exhibitors, over 1,000 speakers, and engaging over 3,000 startups, investors, and open innovation stakeholders in 2023, We Make Future is arriving in Bologna, Italy, for the first time.

A recent report from Ecologi, the UK's climate action platform, reveals that 79% of UK businesses believe the government should offer more support to enhance their environmental practices.

The LawtechUK Ecosystem Tracker Report has provided new insights into the UK's flourishing lawtech sector, highlighting its rapid expansion nationwide and identifying major growth areas and regional centres of innovation.

Taking place next week on April 23-24, at ExCeL London, this year's event promises an unparalleled experience for entrepreneurs and business owners alike.

Wall Street English, an EdTech company, has launched a range of advanced features and learner productivity tools designed to enhance student learning outcomes.

AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, has partnered with doobi, a laundry subscription platform to expand this unique service to the thriving market of Saudi Arabia. By infusing innovative technologies into the conventional method of laundry services, doobi is set to transform the laundry experience in Saudi with its state-of-the-art technology and customer-centric approach. This strategic move aligns with the Kingdom's vision to become digital-first, fueled by its high internet penetration and tech-savvy population.