Oxford University Innovation proposes a new target to increase the proportion of women founders or co-founders from 15 per cent in 2015-16 to 50 per cent by 2030. The University of Oxford’s Increasing Diversity in Enterprising Activities (IDEA) initiative aims to promote inclusivity in entrepreneurial activities, first tackling the under-representation of women in entrepreneurship. Over the past eight years, the proportion of women founders and co-founders of spinout companies at the University of Oxford has roughly doubled to over 28 per cent.

This joint programme between INCIBE and the University of Salamanca starts activity in Madrid from 13th to 15th March and will include talks, workshops and events.

Tech UK, a trade organisation representing the UK's technology sector, has urged the government to adopt an "industrial strategy" focused on hastening the integration of AI within businesses. This call to action is among seven critical policy recommendations put forward by the UK technology sector.

Hokodo, the B2B eCommerce Association, OroCommerce, and Greenwood Consulting have unveiled a collaborative report that delves into the purchasing behaviours and e-commerce expectations of business buyers.

Founders at the University of Cambridge, the premier initiative aimed at empowering and expediting the impact of University founders, has announced the 11 venture science startups participating in its inaugural Start Accelerator programme.

The University of Roehampton, in collaboration with BIG South London, is set to host an event on the 20th March, which will introduce an Innovation Voucher funding scheme designed to assist businesses in collaborating with academic experts to achieve their business objectives.

Following the success and impact of its first cohort, Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) has announced the start of the second cohort of its “Banker Technologist” to nurture the growth of new tech talent pipelines in Saudi Arabia. The program is held in partnership with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform.

The impressive impact of the rising tide of UK female founders has been spotlighted at a special International Women’s Day reception at the House of Lords.

Membrion, the manufacturer of novel solutions for recycling of harsh wastewater streams, is one of an exclusive group of innovators selected for the 100+ Accelerator.

Deep Science Ventures and CGIAR’s Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT (The Alliance) announce a strategic partnership to advance their mutual Agriculture, Health, Environmental, and Climate objectives, through the Venture Science Doctorate (VSD).

The incubator at École Polytechnique has introduced its novel X-UP programme tailored for deeptech startups, emphasising support for responsible and innovative technologies aimed at a sustainable future.

Train tech company Seatfrog, food brand startup Sessions and event tech startup Venuescanner are among the employers introducing new financial wellbeing support to employees – helping them save hundreds of pounds each on their household bills.

The Hustle Awards stands as the paramount acknowledgment in the realm of tech startups, distinguished by a rigorous and impartial adjudication process led by esteemed luminaries in the business sphere.

Tim Levy, the founder and CEO of AI startup Twyn, has called on the UK Government to reevaluate its AI strategy, emphasising the need for a greater focus on the media, film, music, and entertainment sectors to establish the UK as a global AI pioneer.

Today, the Technology Secretary unveiled a campaign designed to bolster investment in scaleups, featuring podcast advertisements, billboards, and more, all showcasing science and technology scaleups to British investors. The 'Science and Tech is our Superpower' campaign is focused on ensuring that UK-based science and technology companies poised for expansion have access to the necessary funding from within the UK, aiming to stimulate long-term economic growth and job creation.

The UK government is investing £1.5 million in a marketing initiative designed to boost the nation's science and technology sector, with the goal of increasing investment in UK-based technology enterprises.

UK-based Dexory is revolutionising the logistics industry with the launch of its groundbreaking AI-powered logistics engine, designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimise inventory management, and improve warehouse agility and responsiveness.

Nordic Science Investments (NSI), bridging academia and the private sector, seeks to assist researchers and universities in transforming inventions into prosperous enterprises. NSI extends beyond financial investment, offering strategic support, connections to global networks, and advice on team formation, helping early-stage spinout companies to commence their business activities.

Now in its 5th edition, the FoodTech 500 showcases the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection of food, innovation, and sustainability. Forward Fooding released the Official full ranking of the FoodTech 500, a definitive list of the world’s most groundbreaking AgriFoodTech companies.

The Aurora Tech Award 2024 concluded its recognition of women founders who are actively challenging gender inequality in the IT sector. The winners were honoured at an awards ceremony on International Women's Day.